Glutarimide derivatives, use thereof, pharmaceutical composition based thereon and methods for producing glutarimide derivatives
09815814 · 2017-11-14
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel biologically active glutarimide derivatives of general formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their use as an agent for the treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the glutarimide derivatives of general formula I, methods for preparing the glutarimide derivatives of general formula I by heating a dicarboxylic acid monoamide of general formula II with a dehydrating agent.
Claims
1. A compound of general formula I: ##STR00268## wherein m is an integer from 1 to 2; R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1, each independently represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl; —NH.sub.2, —NHC.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, hydroxyl, or C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkoxy; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, —C(O)OH, —C(O)OC.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl; R.sub.3 is: 1) a 5-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic group comprising from 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from halogen, C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkoxy, —C(O)OH, —C(O)OC.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, —NHC(O)C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, phenyl, or pyridinyl; 2) a 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic group comprising from 1 to 2 heteroatoms selected from N and O, optionally substituted with a group selected from halogen and C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl; 3) a 5-membered unsaturated heterocyclic group comprising from 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S, optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected from C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl, condensed with a 6-membered unsaturated nitrogen-containing cyclic or heterocyclic group optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected from hydroxyl, halogen or C.sub.1-C.sub.6alkyl; 4) a 6-membered unsaturated cyclic or heterocyclic group comprising from 1 to 2 nitrogen atoms, condensed with a 5- or 6-membered unsaturated heterocyclic group comprising from 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N and S; or 5) a group of the formula: ##STR00269## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with a proviso that the compound is not a compound, wherein: when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is —C(O)OCH.sub.3, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00270## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00271## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1 is an amino group and R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen, or R.sup.e.sub.1 is an amino group and R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00272## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00273## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00274## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00275## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00276## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00277## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00278## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is —C(O)OH, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00279## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is —C(O)OH, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00280## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00281## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00282## when m is 2, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00283## when m is 2, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00284## when m is 1, R.sup.a.sub.1, R.sup.b.sub.1, R.sup.c.sub.1, R.sup.d.sub.1, R.sup.e.sub.1, and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, R.sub.3 is not: ##STR00285## and with a proviso that the compound is not the following compound: ##STR00286## ##STR00287##
2. The compound of claim 1, wherein R.sup.a.sub.1 and R.sup.b.sub.1 are hydrogen, methyl, amino, or hydroxyl; R.sup.c.sub.1 and R.sup.d.sub.1 are hydrogen, methyl, amino, or hydroxyl; R.sup.e.sub.1 and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen, methyl, carboxyl, methoxycarbonyl, or ethoxycarbonyl; R3 is a group selected from: ##STR00288## ##STR00289## ##STR00290## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
3. The compound of claim 1, which is: ##STR00291## ##STR00292## ##STR00293## ##STR00294## ##STR00295## ##STR00296## ##STR00297## ##STR00298## ##STR00299##
4. A medicament for the treatment of a respiratory tract disease, which is a compound as claimed in claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
5. The medicament of claim 4, wherein the respiratory tract disease is rhinosinusitis.
6. The medicament of claim 4, wherein the respiratory tract disease is caused by an RNA-comprising virus.
7. The medicament of claim 6, wherein the virus is selected from the group consisting of rhinovirus, Coxsackie virus, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza virus.
8. The medicament of claim 4, wherein the disease is exacerbations of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and mucoviscidosis, which are caused by rhinovirus, influenza virus and/or respiratory syncytial virus.
9. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a respiratory tract disease, comprising an effective amount of a compound as claimed in claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a phaurmaceutically acceptable carrier.
10. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 9, wherein the respiratory tract disease is rhinosinusitis.
11. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 9, wherein the respiratory tract disease is caused by an RNA-comprising virus.
12. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 11, wherein the virus is selected from the group consisting of rhinovirus, Coxsackie virus, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza.
13. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 9, wherein the disease is exacerbations of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and mucoviscidosis, which are caused by rhinovirus, influenza virus and/or respiratory syncytial virus.
Description
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(1) Preferred compounds according to the invention are compounds of general formula I, wherein
(2) m is an integer from 0 to 2;
(3) R.sup.a.sub.1 and R.sup.b.sub.1 are hydrogen, methyl, amino, or hydroxyl;
(4) R.sup.c.sub.1 and R.sup.d.sub.1 are hydrogen, methyl, amino, or hydroxyl;
(5) R.sup.e.sub.1 and R.sup.f.sub.1 are hydrogen or methyl;
(6) R.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl, carboxyl, methoxycarbonyl, or ethoxycarbonyl;
(7) R.sub.3 is
(8) a group selected from:
(9) ##STR00021## ##STR00022## ##STR00023##
(10) The most preferred compounds according to the present invention are compounds represented in Table 1.
(11) TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Number of a compound Structure 1
(12) The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds according to the present invention can be selected from additive salts of organic acids (for example, formiate, acetate, maleate, tartrate, methanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, toluenesulfonate, etc.), additive salts of inorganic acids (for example, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, sulphate, phosphate, etc.), and salts with amino acids (for example, an aspartic acid salt, a glutamic acid salt, etc.), preferably chlorohydrates and acetates.
(13) The most preferred known compounds that can be used in the pharmaceutical composition and methods for the treatment according to the present invention are glutarimide derivatives represented in Table 2.
(14) TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 The number of a compound Structure 116
(15) Compounds according to the present invention can be prepared by a method comprising heating of initial dicarboxylic acid monoamides of general formula II with a dehydrating agent in an organic solvent or in the dehydrating agent, optionally with sodium acetate.
(16) Compounds of general formula II and methods for preparing thereof are disclosed in the publication of international application WO 1999/001103.
(17) The step of heating is preferably performed at temperature of 90 to 120° C., more preferably at 100° C., and more preferably under boiling.
(18) The dehydrating agent used in the method may be selected from dixarboxylic acid anhydrides, organic acid chloroanhydrides, and carbonyldiimidazole.
(19) A preferred dehydrating agent used in the method is glutaric anhydride, propionic anhydride, acetic anhydride, acetic acid chloroanhydride, or carbonyldiimidazole. The most preferred variant is propionic anhydride in toluene, glutaric anhydride preferably in dimethylformamide, acetic anhydride in dioxane, or acetic acid chloroanhydride in acetic acid.
(20) The most preferred variant of the method is a method, wherein a dehydrating agent and a solvent are acetic acid and heating is performed at 90-100° C.
(21) If a compound comprises additional functional groups (for example, OH, NH.sub.2, COOH), they must be previously protected with conventional protective groups commonly used in the organic synthesis, such as benzyloxycarbonyl, benzyl, and acetyl groups. Upon completion of the synthesis, these groups are optionally removed, for example, by hydrogenation.
(22) The claimed methods for preparing N-substituted glutarimides of general formula I substituted on the nitrogen atom are simple in implementation, conducted under quite mild conditions, are free of by-products, readily reproducible, and provide target products with a high yield (up to 82%) and of a high purity.
(23) Glutarimide derivatives of general formula I are therapeutically active against upper respiratory tract diseases.
(24) In particular, compounds according to the present invention are useful in the treatment of the upper respiratory tract diseases of bacterial, viral, or viral and bacterial etiology, or caused by other factors. In particular, such diseases are rhinosinusitis, diseases caused by RNA-comprising viruses, such as rhinovirus, Coxsackie virus, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza virus, for example, exacerbations of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and mucoviscidosis, which are caused by rhinovirus, influenza virus and/or respiratory syncytial virus.
(25) The compounds according to the present invention are administered in an effective amount that provides a desired therapeutic effect.
(26) The compounds of general formula (I) may be administered orally, topically, parenterally, intranasally, by inhalation, and rectally in a unit dosage form comprising non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. The term “oral administration” as used in the present invention means subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular or intrathoric injection or infusion.
(27) The compounds according to the present invention can be administered to a patient at a dose of from 0.1 to 100 mg/kg of the body weight once daily, preferably at a dose of from 0.25 to 25 mg/kg one or more times a day.
(28) In addition, it should be noted that a particular dose for a particular patient depends on many factors, including the activity of a certain compound, patient's age, body weight, gender, general health condition and diet, the time and route of administration of a pharmaceutical agent and the rate of its excretion from the body, a specific combination of drugs, and the severity of a disease in an individual to be treated.
(29) The pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention comprise a compound of general formula (I) in an amount effective to achieve a desired technical result, and can be administered in a unite dosage form (for example, in a solid, semi-solid, or liquid form) comprising the compounds according to the present invention as an active agent in a mixture with a carrier or an excipient suitable for intramuscular, intravenous, oral and sublingual administration, administration by inhalation, intranasal and intrarectal administration. The active ingredient can be in a composition together with conventional nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers suitable for the manufacture of solutions, tablets, pills, capsules, coated pills, emulsions, suspensions, ointments, gels, and any other dosage forms.
(30) As an excipient, various compounds can be used, such as saccharides, for example, glucose, lactose, of sucrose; mannitol or sorbitol; cellulose derivatives; and/or calcium phosphates, for example, tricalcium phosphate or calcium hydrophosphate. As a binder, the following compounds can be used, such as a starch paste (for example, corn, wheat, rice, or potato starch), gelatin, tragacanth, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone. Optionally used disintegrants are the above-mentioned starches and carboxymethylstarch, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone, agar-agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof, such as sodium alginate.
(31) Additives that can be optionally used are flowability-control agents and lubricants, such as silicon dioxide, talc, stearic acid and salts thereof, such as magnesium stearate or calcium stearate, and/or propylene glycol.
(32) The core of a coted pill is usually coated with a layer that is resistant to the action of gastric acid. For this purpose a concentrated solution of saccharides can be used, wherein said solutions can optionally comprise gum arabic, talc, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyethylene glycol, and/or titanium dioxide, and suitable organic solvents or a mixture thereof.
(33) Stabilizers, thickening agents, colorants, and fragrances also can be used as additives.
(34) As an ointment base, there are usable hydrocarbon ointment bases, such as white Vaseline and yellow Vaseline (Vaselinum album and Vaselinum flavum, respectively), Vaseline oil (Oleum Vaselini), and white ointment and liquid ointment (Unguentum album and Unguentum flavum, respectively), wherein solid paraffin or wax can be used as an additive providing a firmer texture; absorptive ointment bases, such as hydrophilic Vaseline (Vaselinum hydrophylicum), lanoline (Lanolinum), and cold cream (Unguentum leniens); water-removable ointment bases, such as hydrophilic ointment (Unguentum hydrophylum); water-soluble ointment bases, such as polyethylene glycol ointment (Unguentum Glycolis Polyaethyleni); bentonite bases; and others.
(35) A base for gels may be selected from methylcellulose, sodium caboxymethylcellulose, oxypropylcellulose, polyethylene glycol or polyethylene oxide, and carbopol.
(36) In preparing a unit dosage form, the amount of an active agent used in combination with a carrier can vary depending on a recipient to be treated and on a particular route of administration of a therapeutic agent.
(37) For example, when the compounds according to the present invention are used in the form of a solution for injection, the amount of the active agent in this solution is up to 5 wt. %. A diluent may be selected from a 0.9% sodium chloride solution, distilled water, a Novocain solution for injection, Ringer's solution, a glucose solution, and specific solubilizing adjuvants. When the compounds according to the present invention are administered in tablet or suppository form, their amount is up to 200 mg per unit dosage form.
(38) Dosage forms according to the present invention are prepared by conventional procedures, such as blending, granulation, forming coating pills, dissolution, and lyophilization.
(39) It should be noted that the compounds according to the present invention are biologically active in doses by two-three orders of magnitude lower than the doses of comparative known medicaments and have almost the same efficiency. In addition, there are no registered adverse effects caused by these compounds and they do not have contraindications for administration as well. Furthermore, the toxicity tests of the compounds according to the present invention showed no registered fatal cases among experimental animals at an oral dose of 3000 mg/kg.
(40) The detailed description of the compounds according to the present invention, their preparation and studies of their activity are disclosed in the following examples that are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
EXAMPLES OF SYNTHESIS OF GLUTARIMIDE DERIVATIVES OF GENERAL FORMULA I
(41) Materials and Methods
(42) Identity of obtained compounds were assessed by the thin-layer chromatography (TLC) method on plates “Kieselgel 60 F254” (“Merck”, German) in a solvent system: chloroform-methanol (8:2) (1); and chloroform-methanol (9:1) (2).
(43) Chromatograms and electrophoregrams were stained with chloro-tetramethylbenzene reagent and Pauly's reagent.
(44) Fourier-IR spectra were recorded on a “Magna 750” spectrometer with KBr tablets (“Nicolet” (US)).
(45) Shimadzu Analytical HPLC SCL10Avp LC/MS system was used for the analysis of multicomponent mixtures on a mass spectrometer PE SCIEX API 165 (150) (Canada).
(46) Analytical-scale reversed phase HPLC was performed on a Shimadzu HPLC chromatograph under the following conditions: column: Symmetry C18, 250×4.6 mm; elution gradient system: water with 0.1% HCOOH:acetonitrile with 0.1% HCOOH (condition A); column: Merk.LiChroCART 250×4 mm 5 μm. LiChrospher 100RP-8E 5 μm. C8, Serial number 1.50837.0001; elution gradient system: an ammonium acetate buffer solution (pH 7.5):acetonitrile (condition B); a buffer with 0.0025M sodium 1-hexylsulfonate (pH 3):acetonitrile (condition C); and column: Luna C18 (2) 100A, 250×4.6 mm (Serial number 599779-23), elution gradient system: a phosphate buffer solution (pH 3.0):methanol (condition D).
(47) .sup.1H NMR spectra were registered on Bruker AMX-400 (German) spectrometers.
(48) High-resolution mass-spectra were obtained on a time-of-flight-assisted mass-spectrometer by the method of matrix laser-desorption ionization with 2,5-dihydroxybensoic acid used as a matrix, on an Ultraflex mass spectrometer (“Bruker”, German).
Example 1
Preparation of 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione (compound 1)
(49) 2-(Imidazol-4-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid (1 g; 4.4 mmol) dissolved in 5 ml of acetic acid was filled in a flat-bottom flask. One and half equivalents of acetylchloride were added dropwise. The reaction mass was allowed to stand for 12 hours under stirring at 90° C. The reaction was controlled by .sup.1H-NMR spectroscopy. The reaction mixture was cooled, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The formed residue was dissolved in the minimum amount of water, and sodium carbonate was added batchwise under stirring to reach the pH value of 8-9. The precipitate was filtered and washed with a small amount of water, and dried. After filtration, the stock solution was extracted three rimes with methylene chloride. The combined stock solution was dried over sodium sulfate, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The formed residue was dried, combined with the first portion (after filtration), and a the amount of the obtained 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione in the form of a light powder was 0.52 g (yield, 56%). LC/MS, an individual peak at a retention time of 1.57 min, [M+H].sup.+=208, .sup.1H-NMR (CD.sub.3OD), δ, m.d.: 1.87-1.93 (m, 2H, 4′-CH.sub.2), 2.61-2.65 (t, 4H, 3′,5′-CH.sub.2), 2.76-2.80 (t, 2H, 1-CH.sub.2), 3.96-4.00 (t, 2H, 2-CH.sub.2), 6.8 (s, 1H, 5″-CH-Im), 7.55 (s, 1H, 2″-CH-Im).
Example 2
Preparation of 1-(2-1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione (compound 1)
(50) 2-(Imidazol-4-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid (1 g; 4.4 mmol) and 10 ml of propionic anhydride were filled in a flat-bottom flask. Three equivalents of sodium acetate were added, and the mixture was allowed to stand under stirring at 120° C. for 12 hours. The reaction was controlled by .sup.1H-NMR spectroscopy. The reaction mixture was diluted with a three-fold excess of water under cooling and stirring, and sodium carbonate was added batchwise to reach the pH value of 8-9. The reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate three times. A combined organic stock solution was dried over sodium sulfate, and the solvent was removed. The amount of the obtained 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-ione in the form of light yellow crystals was 0.37 g (yield, 40%). [M].sup.+207.9. .sup.1H-NMR (CD.sub.3OD), δ, m.d.: 1.85-1.91 (m, 2H, 4′-CH.sub.2), 2.60-2.63 (t, 4H, 3′,5′-CH.sub.2), 2.73-2.77 (t, 2H, 1-CH.sub.2), 3.95-4.00 (t, 2H, 2-CH.sub.2), 6.8 (s, 1H, 5″-CH-Im), 7.52 (s, 1H, 2″-CH-Im).
Example 3
Preparation of 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione (compound 1)
(51) 2-(Imidazol-4-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid (100 g, 0.44 mol), 80 ml (0.85 mol) acetic anhydride (80 ml, 0.85 mol) and toluene (200 ml) were added to 1 L cone flask equipped with a reflux condenser. The obtained suspension was heated until the solid was dissolved, and the solution was refluxed for 6 to 8 hours. The solvent was removed under vacuum, and 300 ml of methanol were added to the resulting oil, and the solvent was repeatedly removed under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in 300 ml of methylene chloride and 65 ml of triethylamine were added thereto. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum and allowed to stand for 18 hours at +4° C. The residue was filtered through a Buchner funnel (d=10 cm), washed three times with isopropanol, and dried at +70° C. The degree of purity was controlled by a TLC method (Rf.sub.product, 0.54; (1)). In case of a need for additional purification and clarification, the product was recrystallized, and a hot solution of the product was simultaneously treated with carbon black/carbon. The amount of the obtained 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione was 73.6 g (yield, 80%). [M+H].sup.+=208, .sup.1H-NMR (CD.sub.3OD), δ, m.d.: 1.87-1.93 (m, 2H, 4′-CH.sub.2), 2.61-2.65 (t, 4H, 3′,5′-CH.sub.2), 2.76-2.80 (t, 2H, 1-CH.sub.2), 3.96-4.00 (t, 2H, 2-CH.sub.2), 6.8 (s, 1H, 5″-CH-Im), 7.55 (s, 1H, 2″-CH-Im).
(52) The following compounds were prepared by the above-disclosed method:
(53) TABLE-US-00003 Number of a com- pound Structural formula Physical and chemical data 4
Example 4
Preparation of 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione (compound 1)
(54) Glutaric anhydride (3.5 g, 0.031 mol) was added to 2-(imidazol-4-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid (4.5 g; 0.020 mol) dissolved under heating in 25 ml of N,N′-formamide, and the reaction mixture was heated to 100° C. for 4-6 hours. The completeness of the reaction was checked by a TLC or electrophoresis method. The solvent was removed under vacuum, the oil-like residue was dissolved in 50 ml of water, and the solution was passed through a column filled with 70 ml of Amberlite IRA-96. The eluate comprising the target compound was collected, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The resulting solid residue was recrystallized from chloroform. The amount of the obtained 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione was 3.1 g (75.6%).
(55) Rf 0.43 (2). [M].sup.+ 207.9.
(56) .sup.1H-NMR (CD.sub.3OD), δ, m.d.: 1.87-1.93 (m, 2H, 4′-CH.sub.2), 2.61-2.65 (t, 4H, 3′,5′-CH.sub.2), 2.76-2.80 (t, 2H, 1-CH.sub.2), 3.96-4.00 (t, 2H, 2-CH.sub.2), 6.8 (s, 1H, 5″-CH-Im), 7.55 (s, 1H, 2″-CH-Im).
(57) HPLC under condition A: an individual peak at a retention time of 15.5 min.
(58) Fourier-IR spectrum (in a KBr table, ν, cm.sup.−1): 3136, 3070, 2833 (—NH-val.), 1720, 1670 (CO, cycl. imide), 1339, 1257 (—CH.sub.2—). Found, %: S, 57.60; H, 6.12; N, 21.17. C.sub.10H.sub.13N.sub.3O.sub.2. Calculated, %: S, 57.96; H, 6.32; N, 20.28.
Example 5
Preparation of 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione (compound 1)
(59) 2-(Imidazol-4-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid (100 g, 0.44 mol), propionic anhydride (102 ml, 0.80 mol) and toluene (200 ml) were added to 1 L cone flask equipped with a reflux condenser. The obtained suspension was heated until the solid is dissolved, and the solution was refluxed for 8 to 9 hours. The solvent was removed under vacuum, and 300 ml of methanol were added to the resulting oil, and the solvent was repeatedly removed under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in 300 ml of methylene chloride and 65 ml of triethylamine were added thereto. The resulting solution was concentrated under vacuum to evaporate of about 70% of methylene chloride and then was allowed to stand for 18 hours at 0 to +4° C. The residue was filtered, washed three times with isopropanol cooled to from 0 to −5° C. The crude product was recrystallized, and a hot solution of the product was simultaneously treated with carbon black/carbon. The degree of purity was controlled by a TLC method (Rf.sub.product, 0.54; (1)). The solution of the product was subjected to a hot filtration on a “MILLIPORE” filtration system (0.45 μm), and dried under vacuum in a drying oven at +70° C. The amount of the obtained 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione was 60.0 g, yield-65%. .sup.1H-NMR (400.13 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, δ, m.d., J/Hz): 1.81 (m, 2H, CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2); 2.58 (m, 6H, CH.sub.2C, CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2); 3.83 (t, 2H, CH.sub.2N, J=7.8 Hz); 6.77 (bs, 1H, CCH) 7.48 (bs, 1H, NCHN); 11.8 (bs, 1H, NH).
Example 6
Preparation of 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2-dione (compound 1)
(60) N.sup.β-Glutarylhistamine (5.0 g; 0.022 mol) was heated in 12 ml of acetic anhydride to 100° C. for 4-6 hours. The completeness of the reaction was checked by a TLC or electrophoresis method. The solvent was removed from the reaction mixture under vacuum, and the resulting solid residue was recrystallized from isopropanol alcohol. The amount of the obtained 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione was 3.7 g (80%). Rf 0.43 (2). Found %: C 57.73; H 6.15; N 20.17. C.sub.10H.sub.13N.sub.3O.sub.2. Calculated %: S, 57.96; H, 6.32; N, 20.28.
Example 7
1-[2-(1H-benzothiazol-2-yl)ethyl]piperidine-2-dione (compound 7)
(61) A mixture of 5-{[2-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino}-5-oxopentanoic acid (22 g; 0.075 mol) and acetic anhydride (23 g; 0.225 mol) were boiled in 150 ml of dioxane for 3 hours. Dioxane was removed under vacuum, 200 ml of water was added and the mixture was neutralized with 30% sodium hydroxide to neutral pH. The precipitated oil was triturated in crystals. The residue was purified by chromatography (SiCO.sub.2 60-100 μm, eluent: ethylacetate-hexane (1:1)). The amount of the obtained 1-[2-(1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethyl]piperidine-2,6-dione was 16.5 g (79.9%). LC/MS: an individual peak at a retention time of 2.26 min, [M+H].sup.+=275. HPLC under condition A: an individual peak at a retention time of 9.34 min. .sup.1H-NMR (400.13 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, δ, m.d., J/Hz): 1.85 (quint, 2H, CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2, J=6.8 Hz); 2.59 (t, 4H, CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2, J=6.8 Hz); 3.24 (t, 2H, CH.sub.2S, J=7.3 Hz); 4.08 (t, 2H, CH.sub.2N, J=7.3 Hz); 7.43, 7.49 (t, 1H, Ar, J=7.6 Hz); 7.96, 8.04 (d, 1H, Ar, J=7.6 Hz).
(62) The following compounds were prepared by the above-disclosed method:
(63) TABLE-US-00004 Number of a com- pound Structural formula Physical and chemical data 6
Example 8
1-[2-(1H-pyridyl-3-yl)ethyl]piperidine-2,6-dione (compound 10)
(64) 2-(pyridyl-3-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid (29.00 g; 0.12 mol) and anhydrous sodium acetate (5.9 g; 0.07 mol) were dissolved in 200 ml of acetic anhydride. The reaction mixture was heated to simmering and was further refluxed for 18 hours. After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removed under vacuum, and a residue was dissolved in 500 ml of dichloromethane, washed two times with 100 ml portions of a 3% soda solution and dried over sodium sulfate. The solvent was removed under vacuum, and the resulting oil was dissolved in dioxane. A 3M HCl solution in dioxane was added, and the precipitate was filtered and recrystallized from 125 g of isopropanol. The product in the form of hydrochloride was obtained in an amount of 25 g (yield, 80%). LC/MS: an individual peak at a retention time of 0.5 min, [M+H].sup.+=218. HPLC under condition D: an individual peak at a retention time of 16.72 min. .sup.1H-NMR (400.13 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, δ, m.d., J/Hz): 1.78 (quint, 2H, CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2, J=6.4 Hz); 2.56 (t, 4H, CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2, J=6.4 Hz); 2.73 (t, 2H, CH.sub.2C, J=7.3 Hz); 3.86 (t, 2H, CH.sub.2N, J=7.3 Hz); 7.30 (dd, 1H, 5-Pyr, J=7.8, 4.5 Hz); 7.60 (d, 1H, 4-Pyr, J=7.8 Hz); 8.37 (d, 1H, 2-Pyr, J=1.5 Hz); 8.41 (dd, 1H, 6-Pyr, J=4.5, 1.5 Hz).
(65) The following compounds were prepared by the above-disclosed method:
(66) TABLE-US-00005 Number of Physical and a compound Structural formula chemical data 2
Example 9
1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione (compound 1)
(67) N,N′-dimethylformamide (60 ml) and 2-(imidazol-4-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid (20 g) were filled in a flat-bottom flask (250 ml). Carbonyldiimidazole (17.3 g; 1.2 equiv.) was added under vigorous stirring. The reaction mixture was heated to 90° C. for 2 hours. The reaction was controlled by .sup.1H-NMR spectroscopy (a sample (0.5 ml) was diluted with a sulphuric ether, and the precipitate was dissolved in DMSO-d.sub.6). When the initial 2-(imidazol-4-yl)-ethanamide of pentandioic-1,5 acid was absent in the reaction mass, the mass was cooled and poured out into a three-fold volume of methyl tert-butyl ether (180 ml). The reaction mixture was allowed to stand for 1 hour, and the precipitate was filtered, washed with 60 ml of methyl tert-butyl ether, and dried. The yield of the crude 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione was 12.4 g (67%).
(68) The crude 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione (12 g) and isopropanol (36 mg) were filled in a 100 ml flat-bottom flask. The mixture was heated to complete dissolution of the residue, then 1.2 g of activated carbon were added, and the mixture was allowed to stand for an hour. The solution being hot was filtered through a pre-heated ceramic filter. The residue on the filter was washed with 6 ml of hot isopropanol. The hot stock solution was cooled to room temperature and allowed to stand for a night under stirring for crystallization. Precipitated crystals were filtered, washed with 6 ml of cool isopropanol, and dried. After recrystallization, the amount of the obtained 1-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione was 10.1 g (84%). The product was analyzed with an LC/MS method: an individual peak at a retention time of 1.57 min; [M+H].sup.+=208. .sup.1H-NMR (CD.sub.3OD), δ, m.d.: 1.87-1.93 (m, 2H, 4′-CH.sub.2); 2.61-2.65 (t, 4H, 3′,5′-CH.sub.2); 2.76-2.80 (t, 2H, 1-CH.sub.2); 3.96-4.00 (t, 2H, 2-CH.sub.2); 6.8 (c, 1H, 5″-CH-Im); 7.55 (c, 1H, 2″-CH-Im).
(69) Compounds 9, 12-115 represented in Table 3 were synthesized by analogous methods.
(70) TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 3 Number of a compound Structural formula Constants 9
Example 10
Assessment of the Efficiency of Compounds in an Acute Rhinosinusitis Rat Model
(71) Morphological studies of histologic preparations were conducted with a Leica DMLS light-optical microscope (Leica Microsystems, Germany). Micro-morphometric assessment was performed by using an ocular micrometer on a Leica DMLB microscope.
(72) Acute rhinosinusitis was induced by intranasal administration of 20 μl of 7.5% formalin solution (aqueous solution comprising 40% formaldehyde, 8% methyl alcohol, and 52% water) to each nasal passage of rats.
(73) Administration of formalin to rat nasal passages leads to the dissemination of inflammation to adjacent tissues, resulting in a clinical pattern similar to the symptoms of rhinosinusitis in a human.
(74) After an acclimatization period, the following groups were formed: intact animals administered intragastrically a saline solution in an amount of 0.2 ml, the induction of acute rhinosinusitis was not performed; a control groupconsisted of the animals administered intragastrically a saline solution in an amount of 0.2 ml for 7 days after induction of acute rhinosinusitis; animals administered intramuscularly dexamethasone at a dose of 0.33 mg/kg for 7 days after induction of acute rhinosinusitis; and animals administered the tested compounds at a dose of 27 mg/kg for 7 days after induction of acute rhinosinusitis.
(75) Clinical observation of each animal was performed every day at least twice daily.
(76) In the experiment with Wistar rats, the induction of acute rhinosinusitis by administration of a 7.5% formalin solution to nasal passages caused in the control group of animals pronounced pathological changes characterizing the development of an acute inflammation process in the nasal mucous. The caused pathology was characterized by congestion, hyperplasia, focal necrosis of the nasal meatus mucous membrane, an increased number of caliciform cells, pronounced infiltration by mononuclear cells and leucocytes, and mucus hyperproduction by submucosal glands.
(77) The mucous and submucous membranes of both nasal passages (respiratory and olfactory regions) of the experimental animals were subjected to a morphological analysis to evaluate a specific activity of the compounds.
(78) After completion of the clinical phase of the experiment, the material derived from the animals (nose, nasolabial triangle) was dissected out and fixed in a 10% formalin solution for 24 hours and then decalcified in a 12% “De Castro” solution, after that the material was subjected to a standard treatment in alcohols with progressively increasing concentrations (70-95%), xylene and paraffin to produce histologic preparations with a thickness of serial paraffin sections of 3-5 μm. For microscopic examination, the sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Detection of acid mukopolysaccharides, the production of which is increased in an inflammation, was performed by histochemical staining of the preparation with Alcian Blue (pH 2.5). The comparison and histological evaluation of changes were performed versus the group of intact rats.
(79) After slaughter, the gross appearance of inflammation in the nasal passages was studied in each animal. Histological, hystochemical and morphological studies of rats were intended to evaluate the following characteristics of nasal passages: congestion of the mucous membrane; hyperplasia and necrosis of nasal epithelium, the number of caliciform cells within 1 mm of the mucous membrane of the nasal septum, and the character of inflammation.
(80) In this study, the efficiency of the mucociliary system was evaluated by the number of caliciform cells and, as a consequence, microscopic changes in the mucous membrane of the nasal passages.
(81) Table 4.
(82) The number of caliciform cells within 1 mm of the mucous membrane of the nasal septum
(83) TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 4 The number of caliciform cells within 1 mm of the mucous membrane of the nasal septum in rats, M ± m (data of several experiments) Group N The number of caliciform cells Intact 58 24.4 ± 0.7 Control 58 43.3 ± 0.6 Dexamethasone 6 34.8 ± 2.1* Compound 1 18 31.2 ± 1.2* Compound 3 12 35.8 ± 0.9* Compound 6 6 36.5 ± 0.8* Compound 8 6 34.5 ± 0.8* Compound 124 12 37.6 ± 1.4* n is the number of animals, *p < 0.05 vs. control n is the number of animals
(84) TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 5 Macroscopic characteristic of changes in the mucous membrane of nasal passages in rats of different groups (data of several experiments) Muculent or mucopurulent Group n Without changes catarrh Intact 58 58 0 Control 58 0 58 Dexamethasone 6 3 3 Compound 1 18 5 13 Compound 3 12 5 7 Compound 6 6 2 4 Compound 7 18 5 13 Compound 8 6 3 3 Compound 124 12 4 8 Compound 20 8 4 4 Compound 2 8 5 3 Compound 28 8 4 4 Compound 76 8 2 6 Compound 56 8 5 3 Compound 65 8 4 4 Compound 75 8 3 5 Compound 70 8 4 4 Compound 21 8 3 5 Compound 27 8 4 4 Compound 32 8 3 5 Compound 33 8 3 5 Compound 44 8 4 4 n is the number of animals
(85) As can be seen from tables 4 and 5, the compounds of general formula I (without any limitation to the studied compounds) effectively maintain the efficiency of the mucociliary system and show therapeutic efficiency in the rhinosinusitis model. The pharmacological action of the studied compounds was expressed in more pronounced regeneration of the epithelium, a reduction in the number of caliciform cells and mucus hypersecretion.
Example 11
Antiviral Activity of Compounds of Formula (I) Against Coxsackie Virus In Vivo
(86) The study used trypsin-dependent strain HCXV A2 previously adapted and causing death of mice from Coxsackie virus infection.
(87) The experiment was carried out by using white mice weighed 6 to 7 g. The animals were infected intramuscularly with a dose of 0.1 ml/mouse. The infectious dose used in the experiment was 10LD.sub.50 causing lethality in mice.
(88) The ability of the compounds to provide a therapeutic effect was evaluated by the mortality rate in HCXV A2 virus-infected mice in the control group, relative to the untreated group of mice.
(89) The studied compounds and placebo were administered orally according to the treatment scheme. The placebo administered to mice consisted of a saline solution. Intact animals served as a negative control were hold under the same conditions as the experimental animals, in separate rooms.
(90) The animals used in the experiment were divided into groups by 14-15 animals. Compounds were administered at a dose of 30 mg/kg of body weight. The studied compounds were administered orally once daily for 7 days (first administration was performed at 24 hours after the infection). The animals were monitored for 15 days, during which the animals were weighed every day and the mortality rate was registered.
(91) During the study of the effectiveness of the tested compounds in HCXV A2 virus infection, non-specific fatal cases were not registered in the control group of intact animals.
(92) Compounds of general formula (I) had a protective effect against the experimental Coxsackie virus infection by decreasing the mortality rate among the animals and increasing their average-expectancy life. Data of some particular compounds of formula (I) (without any limitation to the recited compounds) are represented in the table (Table 6).
(93) The described antiviral activity of the tested compounds demonstrates that these chemical compounds may be used as effective medicaments in HCXV enterovirus infection.
(94) TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 6 Efficiency of the compounds of general formula (I) against Coxsackie A2-virus infection in the mice model. Dose of tested com- Total pounds number Total Average and of mor- expectancy Pro- Tested reference animals tality life (days) tective com- preparation in a rate, Vs. index pounds mg/kg group % Relative control (%) Compound 30 15 40.0 24.9 +14.2 45 12 Compound 30 15 46.7 19.0 +8.3 36 13 Compound 30 15 50.0 21.4 +10.4 36 14 Compound 30 15 50.0 23.8 +13.1 36 23 Compound 30 15 60.0 13.1 +2.4 18 30 Compound 30 15 53.3 16.6 +5.9 27 35 Compound 30 15 53.3 16.7 +6.0 27 36 Compound 30 15 53.3 17.7 +7.0 27 89 Virus 15 73.3 10.7 control Compound 30 14 35.7 25.9 +15.1 50 90 Compound 30 14 35.7 27.0 +16.2 50 67 Virus 14 71.4 10.8 control Compound 30 14 35.7 27.3 +14.3 50 75 Compound 30 14 35.7 26.7 +13.7 50 29 Compound 30 14 42.9 22.4 +9.5 40 2 Virus 14 71.4 13.0 control Compound 30 14 42.9 22.2 +10.0 33 32 Compound 30 14 28.6 32.3 +20.1 55 44 Compound 30 14 35.7 28.6 +16.4 44 71 Virus 14 64.3 12.2 control
Example 12
Antiviral Action of the Compounds of General Formula (I) Against Mouse-adapted RS Virus
(95) Antiviral efficiency of chemical compounds against RSV in experimental mouse model in vivo was determined for human virus hRSV that was previously adapted to the growth in mouse lungs. The animals were infected with the virus at a dose of 5.0 log TCID.sub.50 intranasally under brief ether anesthesia in a volume of 0.05 ml/mouse. The tested compounds were administered orally once daily for 5 days according to the treatment scheme at a dose of 30 mg/kg. The first administration was performed at 24 hours after infection. The placebo administered to mice consisted of a saline solution. Intact animals served as a negative control were hold under the same conditions as the experimental animals, in separate rooms. Experimental groups comprised 12 animals. Ribavirin at dose of 40 mg/kg was used as a reference preparation.
(96) The antiviral activity of the tested compounds was determined by the efficiency for the prevention of a weight loss and by the suppression of the reproduction of hRSV in the mouse lungs by measuring a viral titer in the experimental groups versus the control group on days 5 and 7 after infection.
(97) The results of measuring the weight of animals for some particular compounds of formula (I) (without any limitation to the recited compounds) are represented in the table 7. The virus control group had a statistically significant weight loss in the mice, compared to the intact animals. The antiviral activity of the compounds of general formula (I) was evident in a body weight gain of the mice, compared to the control animals.
(98) TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 7 Average body weight of the mice on days 5 and 7 after infection Body weight of the mice on days 5 and 7 after infection with hRSV (M ± SD), n = 6 Preparation Day 5 Day 7 Compound 1 16.43 ± 0.14# 17.98 ± 0.26# Compound 117 16.07 ± 0.12# 16.48 ± 0.28# Compound 3 16.65 ± 0.28# 17.32 ± 0.25# Compound 120 16.12 ± 0.27# 17.22 ± 0.20# Compound 4 16.77 ± 0.20 17.08 ± 0.32# Compound 5 16.02 ± 0.16# 17.78 ± 0.26# Compound 121 16.35 ± 0.20# 17.38 ± 0.29# Compound 122 16.93 ± 0.32 16.37 ± 0.21# Compound 123 15.87 ± 0.20# 17.55 ± 0.53 Compound 124 16.43 ± 0.26# 16.37 ± 0.43# Compound 6 16.47 ± 0.26# 17.02 ± 0.29# Compound 7 17.17 ± 0.26# 18.53 ± 0.55 Compound 8 15.18 ± 0.18 17.13 ± 0.27# Compound 9 15.75 ± 0.33 16.18 ± 0.29# Compound 10 16.18 ± 0.29# 16.53 ± 0.20# Ribavirin 16.20 ± 0.24# 17.23 ± 0.22# Virus control 15.45 ± 0.25 15.32 ± 0.31 Intact 17.30 ± 0.19# 18.00 ± 0.24# #statistically significant differences vs. the control animals (t-criterion, p < 0.05).
(99) In addition, the therapeutic action of the compounds of general formula (I) was evaluated by their ability to suppress the reproduction of hRSV virus in the mouse lungs on days 5 and 7 after infection. A viral titer was determined by the titration of a 10% suspension of lungs in Hep-2 cell culture. The result was recorded at 2 days after incubation at 37° C. by TCID. The results of the determination of the infectious activity of hRSV in the mouse lung suspensions in Hep-2 cell culture after administration of the tested compounds and the reference preparation are given in Table 8. The administration of the compounds of general formula I to the animals led to a reduction in the hRSV infectious activity.
(100) The study of antiviral activity of the compounds of general formula (I) in mouse hRSV infection model showed that the claimed compounds prevented a weight loss and reduced the virus reproduction in the lungs of the animals.
(101) TABLE-US-00011 TABLE 8 Suppression of the reproduction of hRSV virus in mouse lungs Day 5 Day 7 Preparation lg Δlg lg Δlg Compound 1 2.88 ± 0.59 1.73 ± 0.59 1.46 ± 0.17 2.34 ± 0.17 Compound 117 3.00 ± 0.41 1.60 ± 0.41 1.46 ± 0.24 2.22 ± 0.34 Compound 3 3.04 ± 0.42 1.56 ± 0.42 1.46 ± 0.17 2.18 ± 0.28 Compound 120 3.04 ± 0.47 1.56 ± 0.47 1.50 ± 0.25 2.05 ± 0.25 Compound 4 2.58 ± 0.51 2.02 ± 0.51 1.38 ± 0.24 2.58 ± 0.53 Compound 5 2.17 ± 0.37 2.43 ± 0.37 0.88 ± 0.31 2.93 ± 0.31 Compound 121 3.08 ± 0.47 1.52 ± 0.47 1.50 ± 0.14 2.09 ± 0.22 Compound 122 3.04 ± 0.44 1.56 ± 0.44 1.75 ± 0.41 1.88 ± 0.47 Compound 123 2.50 ± 0.43 2.10 ± 0.43 1.33 ± 0.19 2.62 ± 0.50 Compound 124 2.46 ± 0.22 2.14 ± 0.22 0.83 ± 0.37 2.97 ± 0.37 Ribavirin 2.1 ± 0.12 2.4 ± 0.12 1.15 ± 0.12 2.4 ± 0.12 Virus control 4.60 ± 0.30 3.8 ± 0.29 * statistically significant differences vs. the control animals (t-criterion, p < 0.05).
Example 13
Antiviral Action of the Compounds of General Formula (I) Against RS Virus in a Model of Mice with a Suppressed Immune System
(102) Antiviral activity of the chemical compounds against human respiratory syncytial virus (strain A2, ATCC VR-1540 with an infectious titer of 5×10.sup.6 TCID.sub.50/ml) was assessed in a viral pneumonia model in Balb/c mice. The virus was inoculated to animals intranasally in a volume of 50 μl under brief ether anesthesia. To suppress an immune response to RS virus, animals were abdominally administered cyclophosphan at a dose of 100 mg/kg 5 days before infection. The tested compounds were administered according to the treatment scheme once daily at a dose of 30 mg/kg for 5 days, starting at 24 hours after infection. The activity of the compounds was assessed by a reduction in edema of the lungs infected with respiratory syncytial virus compared to the control, on day 5 after infection.
(103) The results represented in Table 9 for some particular compounds of general formula (I) (without any limitation to the recited compounds) show that infection of the animals with the virus led to the formation of severe pulmonary edema (3.15-2.05 score from possible 4). The used compounds of general formula (I) had a normalizing action on the structure of the lung tissue.
(104) TABLE-US-00012 TABLE 9 The degree of edema in RS-viral pneumonia in Balb/c mice on day 5 after infection under conditions of administration of the tested compounds and the reference preparation (M ± SD, n = 5) Degree of pulmonary Tested compounds and Dose, edema on day 5 after reference preparation mg/kg infection, score Virus control — 3.15 ± 0.22 Compound 3 30 1.6 ± 0.89* Compound 1 30 1.3 ± 0.27 Ribavirin 50 1.75 ± 0.59* Virus control — 2.70 ± 0.25 Compound 5 30 1.10 ± 0.19* Compound 6 30 0.90 ± 0.22* Compound 4 30 1.95 ± 0.31 Compound 9 30 1.00 ± 0.17* Ribavirin 50 1.00 ± 0.17* Virus control — 2.05 ± 0.23 Compound 120 30 1.05 ± 0.14* Compound 121 30 0.90 ± 0.21* Compound 123 30 1.30 ± 0.17* Ribavirin 50 1.24 ± 0.18* *marked values were different from the control values according to t-criterion (p < 0.05).
Example 14
Antiviral Activity of the Compounds of Formula (I) Against Rhinovirus
(105) The study was performed by using author's hRV strain deposited in the State Collection of viruses (GKV) (reg. No. 2730). The animals were infected with the virus intranasally under brief ether anesthesia in a volume of 0.05 ml/mouse.
(106) The virus was previously titrated in mice to determine the efficiency of the compounds against hRV in an in vivo experimental model, then the mice were infected, and the preparation was administered orally. On days 2, 3 and 4 after infection, an infectious titer was assessed by titration of a lung suspension in Hela cell culture.
(107) The studied compounds and placebo (saline solution) were orally administered to the mice once daily for 5 days, starting 12 hours after induction. The compounds were administered at a dose of 30 mg/kg of body weight. Ten intact animals that were kept under the same conditions as experimental animals in a separate room served as a negative control.
(108) The antiviral activity of the tested compounds was evaluated on days 2, 3 and 4 after infection by the dynamics of weight changes of the body and lungs in mice and by a reduction of the virus infectious activity determined in Hela cell culture. The infectious titer of RV virus in the lungs of the experimental group, compared to the titer in the control group, was determined by TCID. A criterion of the antiviral efficiency of the preparations was a difference between titers in the control (without preparation) and experimental groups expressed in logarithm units—Δ lg TCID.sub.50. The difference was calculated according to the formula: (log A)−(log B).
(109) Results of measuring the animal weight for some particular compounds of formula (I) (without any limitation to the recited compounds) are represented in the table 10.
(110) TABLE-US-00013 TABLE 10 Body weight of the mice after infection with hRV Dose Day after infection Preparation (mg/kg) 0 1 2 3 4 Compound 4 30 7.77 ± 7.27 ± 12.66 ± 13.14 ± 13.23 ± 1.02 1.27# 2.32# 1.5*# 1.38* Compound 1 30 7.36 ± 8.2 ± 13.03 ± 13.47 ± 13.99 ± 0.97 4.25# 3.51# 1.36* 1.53* Ribavirin 40 7.66 ± 8.81 ± 13.87 ± 13.11 ± 13.37 ± 0.89 5.94# 5.11* 1.37# 1.22* Intact 7.52 ± 8.41 ± 13.63 ± 14.33 ± 14.48 ± 0.05 0.84* 1.22* 1.23* 0.9* Virus 7.72 ± 7.54 ± 12.57 ± 12.63 ± 12.39 ± control 0.98 0.89# 1.58# 1.13# 0.72# #statistically significant differences vs the intact animals (t-criterion, p < 0.05); *statistically significant differences vs. the control animals (t-criterion, p < 0.05).
(111) The development of the infectious process was associated with a reduction in the body weight of the animals in the virus control group, wherein the body weight of the mice treated with the tested compounds of general formula (I) was statistically significantly different from the body weight of the control animals on days 3 and 4.
(112) The study of the lung weight of the mice in rhinovirus infection and the therapeutic scheme of administration of the preparations showed that during the experiment, the lung weight of the infected mice exceeded the lung weight of the intact mice, indicating an active infectious process. On day 4, the lung weight of the mice being under the effect of the studied preparations was significantly different from the virus control group and was almost the same as the lung weight of the intact animals. Data of some particular compounds (without any limitation to the recited compounds) are represented in Table 11.
(113) TABLE-US-00014 TABLE 11 Lung weight of the mice after infection with hRV Dose Day after infection Preparation (mg/kg) 2 3 4 Compound 4 30 142 ± 4.81*# 135.9 ± 4.18*# 134.2 ± 3.68*# Compound 1 30 136.9 ± 5.93*# 140.8 ± 5.14*# 128.2 ± 5.81* Ribavirin 40 152.6 ± 4.55# 130.1 ± 5.4*# 120.5 ± 3.37* Intact 120.2 ± 2.39* 123.7 ± 2.75* 125.3 ± 3.65* Virus 153.8 ± 3.55# 167.8 ± 4.16# 183.5 ± 3.03# control #statistically significant differences vs. the intact animals (t-criterion, p < 0.05); *statistically significant differences vs. the control animals (t-criterion, p < 0.05).
(114) Results of the determination of hRV infectious activity in suspensions of the mouse lungs in Hela cell culture after administration of some particular compounds of general formula (I) (without any limitation to the recited compounds) are represented in Table 12.
(115) TABLE-US-00015 TABLE 12 Suppression of the reproduction of hRV virus in mouse lungs Suppression of the Infectious reproduction Infectious Suppression Infectious Suppression titer of of the titer of the titer of of the the virus virus in oft the virus reproduction the virus reproduction in lungs, mouse lungs, in lungs, of the virus in lungs, of the virus lg TCID.sub.50 Δ lg lg TCID.sub.50 in mouse lg TCID.sub.50 in mouse Dose of Day 2 after Day 3 after Day 4 after preparation, infection infection infection Preparation mg/kg lg Δ lg lg Δ lg lg Δ lg Compound 1 30 2.9 ± 1.1 ± 0.8 ± 1.7 ± 0.03 ± 2.18 ± 0.49 0.49 0.31 0.31 0.08 0.08 Compound 4 30 2.35 ± 1.65 ± 0.6 ± 1.9 ± 0 ± 0 2.2 ± 0.65 0.65 0.27 0.27 4.68 Ribavirin 40 3.13 ± 0.88 ± 0.33 ± 2.18 ± 0.2 ± 2 ± 0.5 0.5 0.26 0.26 0.16 0.16 Control 4.03 ± 2.5 ± 2.18 ± 0.38 0.2 0.31
(116) The treatment with the compounds of general formula (I) resulted to a reduction in hRV infectious activity on days 3 and 4 after infection.
(117) The study of the antiviral activity of the compounds of general formula (I) in mouse hRV infection model showed that the claimed compounds prevented a weight loss and an increase in the lung weight to the values observed in the group of intact animals and reduces the virus reproduction in the animal lungs.
Example 15
Antiviral Activity of the Compounds of Formula (I) Against Influenza Virus
(118) The study was conducted by using influenza virus strain A/California/07/09 (H1N1) pdm09. White outbred female mice used in the experiment weighing 14-16 g were divided to groups by 20 animals.
(119) During the experiment, each animal was observed every day. The observation included the assessment of the general behavior and body condition of the animals. In days of administration of preparations, the observation was conducted before administration of a preparation in a certain time and at about two hours after administration. The animals were handled according to the International Standards.
(120) The mice were infected with influenza virus A/California/07/09 (H1N1) pdm09 intranasally in a volume of 0.05 ml comprising 5 LD50.
(121) The therapeutic effect of the compounds of general formula (I) was studied by oral administration of the compounds to the infected mice once daily at a dose of 30 mg/kg/mouse at 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours after infection with the virus. Mice of the control group were administered placebo under the same conditions (0.2 ml of a saline solution). The animals were monitored for 14 days after infection and fatal cases caused by influenza pneumonia in the treated and control groups were registered. The specificity of animal death from influenza pneumonia was supported by the registration of anatomo-pathological changes in the lungs of dead animals.
(122) The activity of the compounds was evaluated by comparison of the mortality rates between the groups of animals administered a preparation and placebo.
(123) The expectancy life of the infected animals administered placebo was 7.2±2.2 days at a mortality rate of 95%.
(124) The mortality rate of the groups of animals administered the compounds of general formula (I) was reduced by 30-60% and the expectancy life was higher than in the control mice. Data for some particular compounds of general formula (I) (without any limitation to the recited compounds) are represented in table 13.
(125) TABLE-US-00016 TABLE 13 Mortality rate in experimental groups of animals Dose Mortality No Preparation (mg/ml) rate, % 1 Compound 1 (KhS-8) 30 35.0 2 Compound 5 (KhS-221-GI) 30 45.0 3 Compound 4 (KhS-217) 30 65.0 4 Compound 12 30 60.0 5 Compound 20 30 50.0 6 Compound 23 30 40.0 7 Compound 24 30 55.0 8 Compound 30 30 50.0 9 Compound 35 30 55.0 10 Compound 36 30 60.0 11 Compound 83 30 45.0 12 Virus control 95.0 13 Intact 0.0
Example 16
Dosage Forms of the Compounds According to the Invention
(126) The compounds according to the invention may be administered orally, intramuscularly or intravenously in a unit dosage form comprising non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
(127) The compounds may be administered to a patient in daily doses of from 0.1 to 10 mg/kg of body weight, preferably in doses of from 0.5 to 5 mg/kg, one or more times a day.
(128) In addition it should be noted that a particular dose for a particular patient depends on many factors, including the activity of a certain compound, patient's age, body weight, gender, general health condition and diet, the time and route of administration of a pharmaceutical agent and the rate of its excretion from the body, a specific combination of drugs and the severity of a disease in an individual to be treated.
(129) The pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention comprise a compound of general formula (I) in an amount effective to achieve a desired technical result, and can be administered in a unite dosage form (for example, in a solid, semi-solid, or liquid form) comprising the compounds according to the present invention as an active agent in a mixture with a carrier or an excipient suitable for intramuscular, intravenous, oral and sublingual administration, administration by inhalation, intranasal and intrarectal administration. The active ingredient can be in a composition together with conventional nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers suitable for the manufacture of solutions, tablets, pills, capsules, coated pills, emulsions, suspensions, ointments, gels, and any other dosage forms.
(130) As an excipient, various compounds can be used, such as saccharides, for example, glucose, lactose, of sucrose; mannitol or sorbitol; cellulose derivatives; and/or calcium phosphates, for example, tricalcium phosphate or calcium hydrophosphate. As a binder, the following compounds can be used, such as a starch paste (for example, corn, wheat, rice, or potato starch), gelatin, tragacanth, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone. Optionally used disintegrants are the above-mentioned starches and carboxymethylstarch, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone, agar-agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof, such as sodium alginate.
(131) Additives that can be optionally used are flowability-control agents and lubricants, such as silicon dioxide, talc, stearic acid and salts thereof, such as magnesium stearate or calcium stearate, and/or propylene glycol.
(132) In preparing a unit dosage form, the amount of an active agent used in combination with a carrier can vary depending on a recipient to be treated and on a particular route of administration of a therapeutic agent.
(133) For example, when the compounds according to the present invention are used in the form of a solution for injection, the amount of the active agent in this solution is 0.01-5 wt. %. A diluent may be selected from a 0.9% sodium chloride solution, distilled water, a Novocain solution for injection, Ringer's solution, a glucose solution, and specific solubilizing adjuvants. When the compounds according to the present invention are administered in tablet form, their amount is from 5.0 to 500 mg per unit dosage form.
(134) Dosage forms according to the present invention are prepared by conventional procedures, such as blending, granulation, forming coating pills, dissolution, and lyophilization.
(135) Tableted Form
(136) A tableted form is prepared by using the following ingredients:
(137) TABLE-US-00017 Active agent: Compound according to 2.00 mg .sup. 10 mg 100 mg the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof Additives: Microcrystalline cellulose, 47.70 mg 70.55 mg 95.90 mg MCC 102 (USP, Ph. Eur.); Lactose monohydrate 49.00 mg 67.50 mg 99.00 mg (USP, Ph. Eur.); Sodium starch glycolate 0.50 mg 0.75 mg 1.50 mg (USP, Ph. Eur.); Talc 0.40 mg 0.60 mg 1.20 mg (USP, Ph. Eur.); Magnesium stearate (USP, 0.40 mg 0.60 mg 2.40 mg Ph. Eur.) Weight of the tablet core 100.00 mg 150.00 mg 300.00 mg Coating (USP, Ph. Eur.) 3.00 mg 4.50 mg 9.00 mg Tablet weight 103.00 mg 154.50 mg 309.00 mg
(138) The components are mixed and compressed to form tablets.
(139) Suppositories
(140) Example of the Suppository Composition
(141) TABLE-US-00018 Compound according to the invention or a 1-100 mg pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof Cacao oil amount required to prepare a suppository
(142) If necessary, rectal, vaginal, and urethral suppositories are prepared by using corresponding excipients.
(143) Solution for Injection
(144) Example of the composition of a solution for injections:
(145) TABLE-US-00019 Compound according to the invention or a 1-50 mg pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof Water for injection 2 ml