Cyclopropylamine LSD1 Inhibitor Combinations for Reduced MAO-A Inhibition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current LSD1 inhibitors, such as Tranylcypromine, exhibit undesired side effects due to MAO-A inhibition, necessitating the development of cyclopropylamine derivatives with potent LSD1 inhibitory activity while minimizing MAO-A inhibitory activity.

Innovation Solution

A therapeutic combination of (trans)-N1-((1R,2S)-2-phenylcyclopropyl)cyclohexane-1,4-diamine or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts with active pharmaceutical ingredients like BCL2 inhibitors, BET inhibitors, EZH2 inhibitors, DNA alkylating agents, and others, to synergistically inhibit cancer cell growth.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If Tranylcypromine is used as an LSD1 inhibitor, then LSD1 inhibitory activity is achieved, but MAO-A inhibition occurs causing undesired side effects

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveLSD1 inhibitory activityVSAvoidMAO-A inhibition side effects
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the desired LSD1 inhibitory function from the cyclopropylamine structure while removing the harmful MAO-A inhibition property. This is achieved by modifying the cyclopropylamine structure to create selective LSD1 inhibitors that do not inhibit MAO-A, thereby separating the beneficial effect from the harmful side effect.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific structural modifications at particular positions of the cyclopropylamine molecule. These localized changes (such as substituent patterns and stereochemistry) enhance LSD1 selectivity while maintaining or reducing MAO-A activity, allowing different parts of the molecule to have different functional properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If combination therapy with multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients is used, then synergistic anti-cancer effect is enhanced, but treatment complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-cancer efficacyVSAvoidtreatment regimen complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients with different mechanisms of action into a single therapeutic regimen. The LSD1 inhibitor is administered in combination with other anti-cancer agents to achieve synergistic effects, where the combined therapy produces greater anti-cancer efficacy than the sum of individual treatments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a multi-functional treatment approach where the LSD1 inhibitor works through multiple mechanisms: directly inhibiting LSD1 enzyme activity, modulating gene expression patterns, and enhancing the efficacy of concomitant anti-cancer therapies. This multi-functionality allows a single agent to address multiple aspects of cancer pathophysiology.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3429571B1Combinations of LSD1 inhibitors for use in the treatment of neoplastic diseases
Publication Date: 2025.10.08 ORYZON GENOMICS SA
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AI summary

The instant invention relates to therapeutic combinations of LSD1 inhibitors and one or more other active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The combinations are particularly useful for treating neoplastic diseases, such as cancer, particularly small cell lung cancer (SCLC).