Crystalline 3-Substituted 1,2,4-Oxadiazole Polymorphs for Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for improved compositions and methods for preparing and formulating 3-substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazole compounds, which act as immunomodulators, to enhance their therapeutic benefits in treating cancer, immune disorders, and other conditions.

Innovation Solution

A crystalline compound with the structure of formula (I) is developed, which can be used in pharmaceutical preparations along with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The compound exists in different polymorphic forms, such as Form 1 and Form 2, which are characterized by specific XRD patterns and thermal analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If 3-substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazole compounds are used as immunomodulators, then therapeutic benefits are achieved, but stability and solubility need improvement

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidsolubility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by developing specific crystalline forms (polymorphs) of the 3-substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazole compounds. Different crystal structures (Form 1, Form 2, etc.) with distinct XRD patterns and thermal properties are created to optimize both stability and solubility parameters simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates composite pharmaceutical formulations by combining the crystalline compound forms with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. This composite approach enhances the therapeutic benefits while maintaining improved stability and solubility characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If crystalline forms are developed to improve stability, then therapeutic effectiveness increases, but formulation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the compound into distinct crystalline forms (polymorphs) with specific identification characteristics such as unique XRD patterns and thermal analysis profiles. This segmentation allows for standardized formulation approaches for each form, reducing overall formulation complexity despite the multiple forms available

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250136562A1Crystalline forms of 3-substituted 1,2,4- oxadiazole
Publication Date: 2025.05.01 AURIGENE ONCOLOGY LIMITED
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AI summary

The invention relates to crystalline forms of a 3-substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazole compound, methods of their preparation, and related pharmaceutical preparations thereof. The invention also relates to preparations suitable for pharmaceutical, veterinary, and agriculturally-relevant uses.