Pyrazole Derivatives as DLK Inhibitors for Neurodegeneration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's are inadequate, and there is a pressing need for effective inhibitors of Dual Leucine Zipper Kinase (DLK) to address neuronal cell death and degeneration.

Innovation Solution

Development of novel organic compounds, specifically defined by their structural formulas, which act as inhibitors of DLK to prevent or slow down neurodegenerative processes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If current treatments are used for neurodegenerative diseases, then existing therapy options are available, but treatment effectiveness is inadequate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidavailability of effective inhibitors
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the treatment approach by developing a series of compound structures (Formula 1 with various R1A, R1B, R1C, R1D, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 substituents) that can be differentiated and optimized for specific DLK inhibition needs, allowing selection of appropriate compounds for different neurodegenerative conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying chemical substituents (R groups) on the core pyrazole structure to optimize DLK inhibition potency, selectivity, and metabolic properties, thereby improving treatment effectiveness while maintaining structural diversity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If novel compounds with superior metabolism profiles are developed, then therapeutic benefits are improved, but compound complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemetabolism profileVSAvoidcompound structural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes metabolism profiles by systematically modifying chemical parameters (substituent types, positions, and combinations) while maintaining the core pyrazole structure, thereby improving therapeutic benefits without excessive complexity increase

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates composite molecular structures combining the core pyrazole scaffold with various functional groups (R1A, R1B, R1C, R1D, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 substituents) to achieve superior metabolism profiles through synergistic structural combinations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentEP3083599B1Pyrazole derivatives and uses thereof as inhibitors of dlk
Publication Date: 2020.07.01 F HOFFMANN LA ROCHE & CO AG
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AI summary

The present invention provides for compounds of formula 0 and various embodiments thereof, and compositions comprising compounds of formula 0 and various embodiments thereof. In compounds of formula 0, the groups R1A, R1B, R1C, R1D, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meaning as described herein. The present invention also provides for methods of using compounds of formula 0 and compositions comprising compounds of formula 0 as DLK inhibitors and for treating neurodegeneration diseases and disorders.