Aryl Urea Derivatives as Selective FPRL-1 Receptor Modulators

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for disorders associated with the N-formyl peptide receptor like-1 (FPRL-1) receptor modulation are inadequate in effectively addressing inflammatory responses and related diseases due to the receptor's complex role in mediating both anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory effects.

Innovation Solution

Development of novel aryl urea derivatives that act as potent and selective modulators of the FPRL-1 receptor, including compounds represented by Formulae I, II, and III, which can function as agonists, antagonists, inverse agonists, partial agonists, or partial antagonists to treat various disorders.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current treatments are used for FPRL-1 receptor modulation, then existing therapeutic approaches are maintained, but they are inadequate in effectively addressing inflammatory responses and related diseases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of treatmentVSAvoidability to address complex inflammatory responses
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of FPRL-1 modulators through various substituents (R1-R6 groups including aryl, heterocycle, alkyl, halogen) to optimize receptor binding affinity and selectivity. This structural parameter optimization enables the compounds to effectively address complex inflammatory responses that current treatments cannot handle

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite molecular structures combining aryl urea derivatives with diverse substituent groups to create multi-functional modulators. These composite structures enable simultaneous interaction with multiple receptor domains, providing both anti-inflammatory and pro-resolution effects that current single-function treatments cannot achieve

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If novel aryl urea derivatives are developed as FPRL-1 modulators, then potent and selective receptor modulation is achieved, but the complexity of the receptor's dual anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory effects remains

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveselectivity of modulatorVSAvoidcomplexity of receptor signaling
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing specific substituent patterns at different positions (R1-R6) of the aryl urea core structure to target specific receptor domains. For example, particular substitutions at R2-R4 positions enhance anti-inflammatory activity while substitutions at R5-R6 positions modulate pro-resolution effects, allowing selective control over complex receptor signaling

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The aryl urea derivatives act as intermediary molecules that mediate between the complex dual-signaling system of FPRL-1 and therapeutic outcomes. These compounds selectively bind to and modulate specific receptor conformations, translating the complex receptor signaling into controlled anti-inflammatory and pro-resolution responses

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If aryl urea derivatives are used to promote anti-inflammatory activities, then tissue damage is reduced, but the need for selective modulation to avoid pro-inflammatory effects increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetissue damageVSAvoidselectivity of modulation
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses parameter changes by optimizing substituent properties (electron-withdrawing/donating groups, steric bulk, hydrophobicity) to fine-tune the balance between anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory effects. Specific parameter combinations in R1-R6 groups maximize tissue protection while minimizing pro-inflammatory signaling

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS8816076B2Aryl urea derivatives as N-formyl peptide receptor like-1 (FPRL-1) receptor modulators
Publication Date: 2014.08.26 ALLERGAN INC
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AI summary

The present invention relates to novel aryl urea derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of the N-formyl peptide receptor like-1 (FPRL-1) receptor.