β-Lactam Compound Structure for Gram-Negative Resistance Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing antibacterial agents, particularly β-lactams like aztreonam, exhibit unsatisfactory antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria and high drug resistance.

Innovation Solution

Development of novel β-lactam compounds with specific structural modifications, including varying alkyl, aryl, and alkenyl groups, to enhance antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria while minimizing drug resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If aztreonam and its derivatives are used as antibacterial agents, then broad antibacterial spectrum and high stability against beta-lactamases are achieved, but antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria is insufficient and drug resistance develops

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability against beta-lactamasesVSAvoiddrug resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically modifying the chemical structure of aztreonam derivatives. Specifically, different substituent groups (R1-R6) are introduced at various positions of the beta-lactam core structure, and different side chains (Y groups including alkenyl, alkynyl, and carboxyl) are attached to the sulfur-containing side chain position. These structural parameter modifications aim to optimize both the stability against beta-lactamases and the antibacterial activity while reducing drug resistance development.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If aztreonam and its derivatives are used as antibacterial agents, then broad antibacterial spectrum is achieved, but antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria is unsatisfactory

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebroad antibacterial spectrumVSAvoidantibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by making specific localized modifications to the aztreonam molecule. The core beta-lactam structure is preserved to maintain broad spectrum activity, while specific local regions are modified: the sulfur-containing side chain is replaced with alkenyl, alkynyl, or carboxyl groups, and specific substituent patterns (R1-R6) are introduced at defined positions. These localized changes enhance activity against Gram-negative bacteria without sacrificing the broad spectrum properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If existing beta-lactam derivatives are synthesized to improve Gram-negative bacterial activity, then some enhancement is achieved, but drug resistance remains a significant problem

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveantibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteriaVSAvoiddrug resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials concept by creating hybrid molecular structures that combine the stable beta-lactam core with diverse side chain compositions. The compounds integrate multiple functional groups (alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxyl) with the core structure in various configurations. This composite approach generates molecules with optimized properties that achieve enhanced Gram-negative bacterial activity while the structural diversity helps prevent resistance development through multiple mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS12497393B2Β-lactam compound, use thereof and preparation method therefor
Publication Date: 2025.12.16 GUANGZHOU HC PHARM CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a compound as shown in general formula (I) below (in formula (I), each of R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 linear or branched alkyl optionally having a substituent, or the two together form a cycloalkyl with 3 to 8 ring carbon atoms; each of R3 and R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 linear or branched alkyl optionally having a substituent or a C6-12 aryl optionally having a substituent, or the two together form a cycloalkyl with 3 to 8 ring carbon atoms; X represents C or N; and Y represents a linear or branched alkenyl or alkynyl with 2 to 6 carbon atoms and optionally having a substituent, or carboxyl). The compound has good antibacterial properties against bacteria, especially gram-negative bacteria, has low drug resistance, and has good prospects for the effective treatment of various conditions.