Substituted Morpholines Modulating Calcium Sensing Receptor

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for hyperparathyroidism and calcium homeostasis disorders, such as primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism, lack effective modulators to manage abnormal calcium levels and bone metabolism, with existing compounds having limitations in specificity and efficacy.

Innovation Solution

Development of substituted heterocyclic compounds that act as positive allosteric modulators of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR), specifically designed to modulate the receptor's sensitivity to extracellular calcium, thereby regulating parathyroid hormone secretion and bone metabolism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing compounds are used for treating hyperparathyroidism, then treatment coverage is provided, but specificity and efficacy are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveefficacyVSAvoidspecificity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing compounds with specific substituent patterns at defined positions on the morpholine ring and aromatic groups. The structure requires substituents at specific locations (e.g., R1, R2, R3, R4 positions) with particular properties (electron-withdrawing or electron-donating groups, cyclic or acyclic structures), creating localized functional regions that enhance binding specificity to the CaSR receptor while maintaining overall molecular efficacy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by systematically varying structural parameters of the morpholine core compound, including substituent types (halogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl groups), substituent positions, and chain lengths (m, n, p values). These parameter modifications optimize the balance between receptor binding specificity and biological efficacy, transforming a general treatment approach into a targeted therapy with improved therapeutic index.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If substituted heterocyclic compounds are designed with multiple substituents, then receptor sensitivity is enhanced, but molecular complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereceptor sensitivityVSAvoidmolecular complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the molecule into distinct functional segments: a core morpholine heterocyclic unit, aromatic substituent groups (phenyl, naphthyl), and linker chains. Each segment contributes specifically to receptor interaction - the morpholine core provides allosteric modulation, while aromatic groups enhance binding affinity. This modular segmentation allows optimization of sensitivity without creating a monolithic complex structure, facilitating both design and synthesis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements universality by designing the morpholine core structure to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as the allosteric binding site, provides structural rigidity, and offers multiple positions for substituent attachment that fine-tune receptor interaction. The aromatic groups likewise provide both steric positioning and electronic modulation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate molecular components, managing complexity while enhancing sensitivity.

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

Data Source

PatentEP2683697B1Substituted morpholines as modulators for the calcium sensing receptor
Publication Date: 2017.09.06 LUPIN ATLANTIS HLDG SA
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AI summary

Compounds of Formula (I) along with processes for their preparation that are useful for treating, managing and/or lessening the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of calcium sensing (Ca SR) receptors. Methods of treating, managing and/or lessening the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of calcium sensing (Ca SR) receptors of Formula (I).