Indolizine Derivatives Inhibit FGF Receptor Binding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for pathological conditions involving FGFs lack effective inhibitors that can specifically target the binding of FGFs to their receptors, limiting therapeutic options.

Innovation Solution

Development of novel indolizine derivatives that act as antagonists to the binding of FGFs to their receptors, specifically designed to inhibit this interaction, which are synthesized through detailed chemical processes outlined in the patent.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current treatments for pathological conditions involving FGFs are used, then existing therapeutic options are available, but effective inhibitors that can specifically target the binding of FGFs to their receptors are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic effectivenessVSAvoidtargeting capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the chemical structure of indolizine derivatives through systematic variation of substituents at different positions (R1-R8 groups). This structural optimization enables the compounds to achieve both high therapeutic effectiveness and specific targeting capability by fine-tuning molecular parameters such as binding affinity and selectivity for FGF receptors

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite material principles by creating complex indolizine derivative molecules with multiple functional groups and substituted moieties. These composite molecular structures combine different chemical features (heteroatoms, aromatic rings, aliphatic chains) to achieve simultaneous inhibition of FGF binding and specific receptor targeting, resolving the contradiction between effectiveness and adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If novel indolizine derivatives are developed to specifically inhibit FGF binding, then targeted therapeutic approach is achieved, but synthesis complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinhibition efficacyVSAvoidsynthesis process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the synthesis of complex indolizine derivatives into multiple discrete steps involving separate preparation of substituted moieties, coupling reactions, and final assembly. This stepwise approach manages synthesis complexity while achieving the desired high inhibition efficacy through precise molecular construction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs preliminary action by pre-synthesizing and characterizing various substituted indolizine derivatives before final biological testing. This advance preparation allows optimization of synthesis routes and selection of most promising candidates, balancing the complexity of synthesis with the need for high inhibition efficacy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP2590975B1Indolizine derivatives, process for the preparation thereof and therapeutic use thereof
Publication Date: 2015.08.19 SANOFI SA(FR)
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AI summary

The invention relates to compounds corresponding to formula (I): N R1 O R3 R4 R2 (I) in which - R3 and R4 together form, with the carbon atoms of the phenyl nucleus to which they are attached, a 6-membered nitrogenous heterocycle corresponding to one of formula (A), (B) or (C) below: N N O O Ra Ra' N N O Rb Rb' N O Rc Rc'' Rc' (A) (B) (C) in which the wavy lines represent the phenyl nucleus to which R3 and R4 are attached. Preparation process and therapeutic use.