ITK Modulating Compounds for Inflammation Treatment

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for effective modulators of Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase (ITK) activity to treat inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancers, and other conditions associated with ITK, as current treatments are inadequate.

Innovation Solution

Development of specific compounds with a defined chemical formula that modulate ITK activity, including pharmaceutical compositions and methods for administering these compounds to treat various diseases by inhibiting ITK activity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing ITK modulators are used, then some therapeutic effect is achieved, but the treatment is inadequate and effectiveness is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic effectivenessVSAvoidtreatment adequacy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying chemical parameters (substituents R1-R7, ring structures, linkers L1-L4) to generate a series of compounds with different ITK modulating activities. This allows optimization of therapeutic effectiveness and adequacy by adjusting molecular parameters to achieve desired pharmacological properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates composite molecular structures combining multiple functional moieties (Ring A with substituents, linkers L1-L4, electrophilic moieties E) to form ITK modulators. These composite compounds integrate multiple pharmacological activities to achieve adequate and effective treatment outcomes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Object-affected harmful factors

If ITK activity is inhibited to treat inflammatory diseases, then therapeutic benefit is achieved, but potential harmful effects may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinflammation controlVSAvoidside effects
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing compounds with specific electrophilic moieties (E) and linkers (L1-L4) that target ITK activity in specific tissue contexts. The substituents (R1-R7) can be tailored to provide tissue-specific activity patterns, allowing inflammation control in affected areas while minimizing harmful effects in other tissues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harmful effect of broad ITK inhibition into a benefit by designing selective modulators. The specific chemical structure (formula I with defined substituents and linkers) enables targeted ITK modulation that treats inflammatory conditions while converting potential systemic harmful effects into localized therapeutic actions.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20240383884A1Compounds and methods for modulating interleukin-2-inducible t-cell kinase
Publication Date: 2024.11.21 CORVUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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AI summary

Provided herein, inter alia, are methods and compounds for modulating Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase.