Condensed Ring Compounds for D3/D2-Selective Antagonism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing compounds lack high D3/D2 selectivity and effective antagonistic activity for dopamine D3 receptors, leading to potential side effects and limited efficacy in treating associated diseases.

Innovation Solution

Development of novel condensed ring compounds with specific structural formulas (IA, IB, IC, ID, IE) that exhibit high D3/D2 selectivity and antagonistic activity for dopamine D3 receptors, useful as pharmaceutical agents for treating and preventing diseases associated with D3 receptors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing compounds are used for D3 receptor antagonism, then some antagonistic activity is achieved, but high D3/D2 selectivity is not obtained, leading to side effects

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveD3/D2 selectivityVSAvoidside effects
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific substituent patterns at defined positions on the aromatic ring system. By controlling the nature and position of substituents (R1-R6) on the condensed ring structure, the compound achieves selective interaction with D3 receptor over D2 receptor, thereby improving selectivity while maintaining antagonistic activity and reducing off-target side effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by systematically varying the chemical structure parameters of the compounds, including the type of heteroatoms in the condensed ring system, the nature of substituent groups (R1-R6), and their positions. These structural parameter modifications enable fine-tuning of receptor binding affinity and selectivity, achieving high D3/D2 selectivity ratios while preserving potent D3 antagonistic activity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If existing compounds are used, then some antagonistic activity is achieved, but effective therapeutic benefit is limited due to insufficient D3 selectivity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveantagonistic activityVSAvoidtherapeutic benefit
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by optimizing the chemical structure parameters of the compounds. By modifying the condensed ring core structure (aromatic heterocycles with specific heteroatom arrangements) and adjusting substituent parameters (R1-R6 groups including alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, and aromatic substituents), the invention achieves compounds with both potent D3 receptor antagonistic activity and high D3/D2 selectivity, thereby maximizing therapeutic benefit for D3-mediated disorders.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies composite materials by creating compounds with a composite molecular structure consisting of a condensed ring core system fused with aromatic heterocyclic rings, combined with various substituent groups. This composite structural approach enables simultaneous optimization of multiple properties: high D3 receptor binding affinity, high D3/D2 selectivity, and favorable pharmacokinetic properties, leading to effective therapeutic agents.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentEP3744721B1Condensed ring compounds having dopamine d3 receptor antagonistic effect
Publication Date: 2025.07.02 SHIONOGI & CO LTD
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AI summary

Novel compounds having a D3 receptor antagonistic effect are provided. The compound represented by Formula (IA)': wherein A is S or O; R1a is substituted or unsubstituted alkyloxy or the like, R2a to R2d are each independently hydrogen atoms or the like, ring B is a 4- to 8-membered non-aromatic carbocycle or the like, R3 is each independently halogen or the like, r is an integer of 0 to 4, R4 is substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclyl or the like, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.