Selective S1P1 Agonists for Autoimmune Treatment

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Current therapies for multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases lack selectivity and efficacy due to non-selective immunosuppressive agents, leading to tolerability issues and limited therapeutic windows.

Innovation Solution

Development of selective S1P1/Edg1 receptor agonists, such as oxadiazole compounds, which modulate S1P receptor signal transduction, offering improved pharmacological properties and selectivity over S1P3/Edg3 receptors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If non-selective immunosuppressive agents are used, then broad immunosuppressive activity is achieved, but selectivity and tolerability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimmunosuppressive activityVSAvoidtolerability issues
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention segments the immunosuppressive activity by designing compounds that selectively target specific S1P receptor subtypes (S1P1, S1P2, S1P3) rather than all S1P receptors. This is achieved through molecular structure optimization to achieve subtype-selective binding, thereby providing immunosuppressive effects while reducing off-target toxicity associated with non-selective agents

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention applies local quality by creating compounds with differentiated binding affinities for different S1P receptor subtypes. The molecular structures are designed to preferentially bind to specific receptor subtypes (e.g., S1P1 over S1P3) based on local structural features and interactions, enabling selective immunosuppression in specific tissue contexts while sparing others

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If non-selective immunosuppressive agents are used, then immunosuppressive coverage is achieved, but therapeutic window deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimmunosuppressive coverageVSAvoidtherapeutic window
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention introduces dynamics by designing compounds with可调 (tunable) selectivity profiles for different S1P receptor subtypes. The molecular structures allow for dynamic adjustment of binding preferences based on disease state and tissue context, enabling optimization of therapeutic window by selecting appropriate compounds for specific clinical scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention applies parameter changes by systematically varying molecular parameters (substituents, functional groups, stereochemistry) to modulate binding affinity and selectivity for different S1P receptor subtypes. This enables fine-tuning of the therapeutic window by adjusting the balance between immunosuppressive efficacy and side effect profile through structural modification

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP2414341B1Oxadiazole derivatives
Publication Date: 2017.09.13 MERCK SERONO SA
  • EP2414341B1 patent drawing
  • EP2414341B1 patent drawing
  • EP2414341B1 patent drawing

AI summary

The invention relates to compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, Ra, Rb, W, Q and S have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.