Pyrazine Derivatives for BRG1/BRM-Targeted BAF Modulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for disorders associated with alterations in BRG1 and BRM proteins, such as cancer, lack effective compounds that can modulate the BAF complex to regulate chromatin remodeling and impact gene expression.

Innovation Solution

Development of pyrazine derivatives that act as modulators of the BAF complex, specifically targeting BRG1 and BRM proteins, to treat disorders by altering their function and affecting chromatin remodeling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current treatments are used for disorders associated with BRG1 and BRM alterations, then existing therapeutic approaches are maintained, but effective modulation of BAF complex and chromatin remodeling is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness of treatmentVSAvoidability to modulate BAF complex
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs parameter changes by developing pyrazine derivative compounds with specific molecular structures (Formula I and II) that alter the biochemical parameters of BAF complex interaction. These compounds change the binding affinity and modulation efficacy parameters to achieve reliable treatment of disorders associated with BRG1 and BRM alterations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If pyrazine derivatives are developed to modulate BAF complex, then effective treatment of disorders is achieved, but compound structure complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic efficacyVSAvoidcompound molecular structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pyrazine derivative compounds are segmented into distinct structural components defined in Formula I and II, including ring system A, substituents R1, linker L, and degradation moiety B. This segmentation allows for systematic optimization of therapeutic efficacy while managing molecular complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by specifying particular structural features at different positions of the pyrazine core. Ring system A, linker L, and degradation moiety B each have specific structural requirements that optimize local interactions with BAF complex components, enhancing overall therapeutic efficacy without uniform complexity throughout the molecule.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250304596A1Pyrazine derivatives and uses thereof
Publication Date: 2025.10.02 FOGHORN THERAPEUTICS INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure features compounds Formula I or II: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and formulations containing the same. Methods of treating BAF complex-related disorders, such as cancer, are also disclosed.