Isoquinolinone Solid Forms for Consistent PI3K Inhibitor Manufacturing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for producing PI3K inhibitors lack scalability, efficiency, and consistency in solid state characteristics, which affect the quality, safety, and efficacy of drug products, necessitating a need for a process that is safe, scalable, and economically viable.

Innovation Solution

Development of solid forms of PI3K inhibitors, including crystalline forms, cocrystals, and amorphous forms, with specific properties such as improved powder flow, compaction, and stability, along with methods for their synthesis and analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If current methods for producing PI3K inhibitors are used, then the production process is simple, but the scalability and efficiency are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction efficiencyVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing reaction conditions including temperature ranges (0°C to 100°C), solvent selection (water, alcohols, esters, ketones, nitriles), pH levels (pH 2-12), and reaction time (1 hour to 24 hours) to transform the production process into one that is both scalable and efficient while maintaining simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If current methods for producing PI3K inhibitors are used, then the process is easy to implement, but consistency in solid state characteristics is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconsistency of solid state characteristicsVSAvoidease of implementation
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent achieves consistent solid state characteristics (polymorph, solvate, hydrate, amorphous form, particle size, shape, and surface properties) by controlling manufacturing parameters including solvent type, temperature, pH, and reaction time, while keeping the process easy to implement through straightforward reaction conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms by monitoring and controlling reaction parameters to ensure consistent solid state characteristics, using analytical methods to verify polymorph formation and adjusting conditions to maintain manufacturing consistency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If current methods for producing PI3K inhibitors are used, then the process is simple, but the quality and safety of drug products are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequality and safety of drug productsVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent improves quality and safety by optimizing reaction parameters including temperature control (0°C to 100°C), pH adjustment (pH 2-12), solvent selection from pharmaceutically acceptable solvents, and reaction time control (1-24 hours), ensuring consistent production of high-quality PI3K inhibitors with controlled solid state characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts potential harmful effects into benefits by using water and environmentally benign solvents instead of toxic organic solvents, transforming what could be a limitation (water solubility issues) into an advantage (enhanced safety profile and reduced environmental impact) while maintaining product quality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solid forms provide enhanced manufacturing properties and therapeutic efficacy, ensuring consistent quality and safety of PI3K inhibitor drug products.

Implementation Method 1

Development of solid forms of PI3K inhibitors, including crystalline forms, cocrystals, and amorphous forms

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallization: Crystallisation

Data Source

PatentUS12384792B2Solid forms of isoquinolinones, and process of making, composition comprising, and methods of using the same
Publication Date: 2025.08.12 TWELVE THERAPEUTICS INC
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  • US12384792B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

Solid forms of chemical compounds that modulate kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, and compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of diseases and conditions associated with kinase activity, including PI3 kinase activity, are described herein. Also provided herein are processes for preparing compounds, polymorphic forms, cocrystals, and amorphous forms thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.