Formula I P2X7 Modulators for Inflammatory Disorders

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current therapies lack effective compounds that modulate P2X7 receptor activity, which is implicated in various inflammatory and neurological disorders.

Innovation Solution

Development of compounds of Formula (I) and their enantiomers, diastereomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and metabolites, which act as P2X7 receptor modulators.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current therapies are used, then treatment is provided for inflammatory and neurological disorders, but effective P2X7 receptor modulation is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic effectivenessVSAvoidP2X7 receptor modulation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying chemical structures (Formula I compounds with various substituents R1-R6, Ra-Re) to optimize P2X7 receptor binding affinity and modulatory activity. By systematically varying chemical parameters such as substituent types, positions, and configurations, the invention achieves effective P2X7 modulation that current therapies lack.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If new P2X7 modulator compounds are developed, then P2X7 receptor activity is effectively modulated, but therapeutic application for specific diseases requires further validation

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveP2X7 receptor modulation capabilityVSAvoidclinical therapeutic benefit
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by conducting extensive in vitro and in vivo characterization of Formula I compounds before clinical application. The invention includes detailed pharmacological profiling, mechanism of action studies, and preclinical efficacy models to validate therapeutic potential for specific diseases such as inflammatory and neurological disorders, thereby reducing future clinical development risks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12338243B2P2X7 modulators
Publication Date: 2025.06.24 JANSSEN PHARMA NV
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AI summary

The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula (I), which includes enantiomer and diasteromers thereof:The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I). Methods of making and using the compounds of Formula (I) are also within the scope of the invention.