Piperazine Derivative D3 Receptor Ligand Selectivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current dopamine D3 receptor ligands have limitations in efficacy and specificity for treating central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, drug addiction, and relapse, with potential side effects and a need for novel compounds with higher affinity and selectivity.

Innovation Solution

A novel piperazine derivative with specific structural features is developed, which acts as a dopamine D3 receptor regulator, usable in pharmaceutical compositions for treating various central nervous system disorders and as a research tool for D3 receptor function studies, synthesized through a process involving acylation of a carboxylic acid with an amine in the presence of a base.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing D3R ligands are used for treating central nervous system disorders, then treatment coverage is provided, but efficacy and specificity are limited with potential side effects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment efficacyVSAvoidside effects
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing a piperazine derivative with specific substituent patterns at defined positions (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8) to achieve selective binding to D3 receptors. The structured substitution pattern ensures the compound interacts specifically with D3R binding sites while avoiding off-target effects on other dopamine receptors, thereby improving treatment efficacy and reducing side effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by systematically varying the chemical structure of the piperazine core through different substituent groups at multiple positions. By modifying parameters such as the type of aromatic rings, alkyl groups, and their positions on the piperazine scaffold, the invention optimizes D3R binding affinity and selectivity, enhancing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing adverse effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If existing D3R ligands are used, then treatment options are available, but affinity and selectivity for D3 receptors need improvement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereceptor selectivityVSAvoidbinding affinity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by introducing specific functional groups at defined positions on the piperazine scaffold. The aromatic substituents at R1-R4 positions and the specific arrangement of heteroatoms create a localized binding interface that matches the D3 receptor binding pocket geometry, enhancing both selectivity and binding affinity through complementary molecular interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining multiple functional moieties into a single piperazine derivative molecule. The compound integrates aromatic rings, heteroatomic groups, and alkyl chains in a composite structure that synergistically enhances D3R binding properties, achieving high affinity and selectivity through the combined effect of different structural elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS9227944B2Dopamine D3 receptor ligands and preparation and medical uses of the same
Publication Date: 2016.01.05 INSTITUTE OF PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY ACADEMY OF MILITARY MEDICAL SCIENCES PLA CHINA
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a novel piperazine derivative represented by Formula I having an activity for regulating dopamine D3 receptor, stereoisomers thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, a process for preparing the same, and use thereof in the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with central nervous system dysfunction, such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, drug addiction and relapse, as well as kidney protection and immunoregulation, or as a tool for researching D3R function or diseases associated with D3R dysfunction.