Quinoline Factor XI Inhibitors With Optimized Pharmacokinetics

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing treatments for thrombosis and related conditions, such as thromboembolic disorders, are inadequate in effectively inhibiting Factor XI activation, leading to uncontrolled blood coagulation and potential life-threatening complications.

Innovation Solution

Development of quinoline derivatives that act as selective Factor XI activation inhibitors, which can be administered alone or in combination with other therapeutics to inhibit Factor XI activation and reduce blood clot formation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing treatments are used for thrombosis, then blood coagulation control is maintained, but Factor XI activation inhibition is insufficient leading to uncontrolled coagulation

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveFactor XI activation inhibition efficacyVSAvoidblood coagulation control efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure by introducing specific substituents (R1, R2, R3, Rx) at defined positions on the quinoline core, changing molecular parameters to achieve optimal Factor XI activation inhibition while maintaining safe pharmacokinetic profiles

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention combines multiple functional groups (quinoline core, carboxylic acid, amide, heterocyclic rings) into a composite molecular structure that achieves synergistic effects for enhanced Factor XI inhibition potency and improved therapeutic properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If quinoline derivatives are developed as selective Factor XI activation inhibitors, then potency in preventing thrombosis is improved, but pharmacokinetic profile optimization is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepotency in preventing thrombosisVSAvoidpharmacokinetic profile
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent systematically varies molecular parameters including substituent types, positions, and configurations to optimize the balance between Factor XI inhibition potency and pharmacokinetic properties such as half-life, clearance, and bioavailability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a series of derivatives with gradually modified structures to achieve dynamic optimization of pharmacokinetic parameters while maintaining therapeutic efficacy, allowing for dose and formulation adjustments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3976027B1Quinoline derivatives as factor xi activation inhibitors
Publication Date: 2025.11.05 MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
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AI summary

The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing thromboses, embolisms, hypercoagulability or fibrotic changes. The compounds are selective Factor XI activation inhibitors.