U.S. patent application number 12/123530 was filed with the patent office on 2008-10-02 for pharmaceutical compositions and methods for relieving pain and treating central nervous system disorders.
This patent application is currently assigned to Targacept, Inc.. Invention is credited to Balwinder S. Bhatti, Scott R. Breining, Gregory D. Hawkins, Anatoly Mazurov, Lan Miao, Craig H. Miller.
Application Number | 20080242693 12/123530 |
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Family ID | 34465266 |
Filed Date | 2008-10-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080242693 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Breining; Scott R. ; et
al. |
October 2, 2008 |
Pharmaceutical Compositions and Methods for Relieving Pain and
Treating Central Nervous System Disorders
Abstract
Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as
central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an
alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine
release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's
Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are
treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as
described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful
for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction,
and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual
stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
Inventors: |
Breining; Scott R.;
(Winston-Salem, NC) ; Bhatti; Balwinder S.;
(Winston-Salem, NC) ; Hawkins; Gregory D.;
(Charlotte, NC) ; Miao; Lan; (Advance, NC)
; Mazurov; Anatoly; (Greensboro, NC) ; Miller;
Craig H.; (Winston-Salem, NC) |
Correspondence
Address: |
WOMBLE CARLYLE SANDRIDGE & RICE, PLLC
ATTN: PATENT DOCKETING 32ND FLOOR, P.O. BOX 7037
ATLANTA
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US
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Assignee: |
Targacept, Inc.
Winston-Salem
NC
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Family ID: |
34465266 |
Appl. No.: |
12/123530 |
Filed: |
May 20, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
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514/299 |
Current CPC
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A61P 25/24 20180101;
A61P 31/10 20180101; A61P 9/10 20180101; A61P 25/22 20180101; A61P
25/30 20180101; A61P 13/12 20180101; A61P 7/02 20180101; A61P 31/18
20180101; A61P 31/12 20180101; A61P 43/00 20180101; A61P 31/00
20180101; A61P 31/04 20180101; A61P 25/36 20180101; C07D 221/22
20130101; A61P 29/00 20180101; A61P 25/14 20180101; A61P 25/00
20180101; A61P 17/06 20180101; A61P 19/02 20180101; A61P 35/02
20180101; A61P 9/14 20180101; A61P 39/00 20180101; A61P 35/00
20180101; A61P 19/06 20180101; A61P 1/16 20180101; A61P 25/16
20180101; A61P 11/00 20180101; A61P 1/02 20180101; A61P 25/04
20180101; A61P 25/18 20180101; A61P 25/28 20180101; A61P 1/04
20180101; A61P 25/34 20180101; A61P 25/06 20180101; C07D 401/04
20130101; A61P 9/00 20180101; A61P 37/00 20180101; A61P 11/06
20180101; A61P 17/00 20180101; A61P 25/32 20180101; A61P 3/04
20180101; A61P 21/00 20180101 |
Class at
Publication: |
514/299 |
International
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A61K 31/439 20060101
A61K031/439; A61P 25/30 20060101 A61P025/30 |
Claims
1. A method for the treatment or prevention of addiction comprising
administration of a compound of Formulas 1 or 2: ##STR00015##
wherein k and p are each 1; m and n are individually 0 or 1;
provided that if m is 1, then n is 0, and if n is 1, then m is 0;
Ar is pyridine, optionally substituted at any position with a
substituent Z is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,
lower alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, halo, --OR', --NR'R'',
--CF.sub.3, --CN, --NO.sub.2, --C.ident.CR', --SR', and
--SO.sub.2R'; where R' and R'' are individually hydrogen, lower
alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or benzyl, and R is hydrogen,
unsubstituted lower alkyl, unsubstituted arylalkyl, unsubstituted
alkoxycarbonyl, or unsubstituted aryloxycarbonyl; or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from:
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, and
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the addiction is associated with
one or more stimulant, sedative, hypnotic, opiate, or opiod
analgesic.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the addiction is associated with
amphetamine, methamphetamine, caffeine, cocaine, nicotine, alcohol,
barbituates, benzodiazepines, methaqualone, quinazolinones,
morphine, codeine, heroin, oxycodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl,
meperidine, methadone, cannabis, or an analog thereof.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the addition is associated with
nicotine.
6. A method for the treatment or prevention of a substance use
disorder comprising administration of a compound of Formulas 1 or
2: ##STR00016## wherein k and p are each 1; m and n are
individually 0 or 1; provided that if m is 1, then n is 0, and if n
is 1, then m is 0; Ar is pyridine, optionally substituted at any
position with a substituent Z is selected from the group consisting
of lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, halo,
--OR', --NR'R'', --CF.sub.3, --CN, --NO.sub.2, --C.ident.CR',
--SR', and --SO.sub.2R'; where R' and R'' are individually
hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or benzyl, and R is
hydrogen, unsubstituted lower alkyl, unsubstituted arylalkyl,
unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl, or unsubstituted aryloxycarbonyl; or
a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein the compound is selected from:
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, and
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
8. The method of claim 6 wherein the substance use disorder is
substance abuse.
9. The method of claim 6 wherein the substance use disorder is
substance dependence.
10. The method of claim 6 wherein the substance is nicotine.
11. A method of aiding smoking cessation or nicotine replacement
therapy comprising the administration of a compound of Formulas 1
or 2: ##STR00017## wherein k and p are each 1; m and n are
individually 0 or 1; provided that if m is 1, then n is 0, and if n
is 1, then m is 0; Ar is pyridine, optionally substituted at any
position with a substituent Z is selected from the group consisting
of lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyl, halo,
--OR', --NR'R'', --CF.sub.3, --CN, --NO.sub.2, --C.ident.CR',
--SR', and --SO.sub.2R'; where R' and R'' are individually
hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, or benzyl, and R is
hydrogen, unsubstituted lower alkyl, unsubstituted arylalkyl,
unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl, or unsubstituted aryloxycarbonyl; or
a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the compound is selected from:
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane,
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene,
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, and
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a divisional of U.S. application
Ser. No. 10/711,969, filed Oct. 15, 2004, which claims priority to
Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/511,697, filed Oct. 15, 2003,
each of which is herein incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to pharmaceutical
compositions, particularly pharmaceutical compositions
incorporating compounds that are capable of affecting nicotinic
acetylcholinergic receptors (nAChRs). The present invention also
relates to methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and
disorders, particularly conditions and disorders associated with
dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems, and the
treatment of addiction, including smoking addiction and addiction
to narcotics and other drugs, and obesity.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Nicotine has been proposed to have a number of
pharmacological effects. See, for example, Pullan et al., N. Engl.
J. Med. 330:811 (1994). Certain of those effects may be related to
effects upon neurotransmitter release. See for example, Sjak-shie
et al., Brain Res. 624:295 (1993), where neuroprotective effects of
nicotine are proposed. Release of acetylcholine and dopamine by
neurons upon administration of nicotine has been reported by Rowell
et al., J. Neurochem. 43:1593 (1984), Rapier et al., J. Neurochem.
50:1123 (1988); Sandor et al., Brain Res. 567:313 (1991) and Vizi,
Br. J. Pharmacol. 47:765 (1973). Release of norepinephrine by
neurons upon administration of nicotine has been reported by Hall
et al., Biochem. Pharmacol. 21:1829 (1972). Release of serotonin by
neurons upon administration of nicotine has been reported by Hery
et al., Arch. Int. Pharmacodyn. Ther. 296:91 (1977). Release of
glutamate by neurons upon administration of nicotine has been
reported by Toth et al., Neurochem. Res. 17:265 (1992).
Confirmatory reports and additional recent studies have included
the modulation, in the central nervous system (CNS), of glutamate,
nitric oxide, GABA, takykinins, cytokines and peptides (reviewed in
Brioni et al., Adv. Pharmacol. 37:153 (1997)). In addition,
nicotine reportedly potentiates the pharmacological behavior of
certain pharmaceutical compositions used for the treatment of
certain CNS disorders. See Sanberg et al., Pharmacol. Biochem.
& Behavior 46:303 (1993); Harsing et al., J. Neurochem. 59:48
(1993) and Hughes, Proceedings from Intl. Symp. Nic. S40 (1994).
Furthermore, various other beneficial pharmacological effects of
nicotine have been proposed. See, for example, Decina et al., Biol.
Psychiatry 28:502 (1990); Wagner et al., Pharmacopsychiatry 21:301
(1988); Pomerleau et al., Addictive Behaviors 9:265 (1984); Onaivi
et al., Life Sci. 54(3):193 (1994); Tripathi et al., J. Pharmacol.
Exp. Ther. 221:91 (1982) and Hamon, Trends in Pharmacol. Res.
15:36.
[0004] Various nicotinic compounds have been reported as being
useful for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders.
See, for example, Williams et al., Drug News & Perspectives
7(4):205 (1994); Arneric et al., CNS Drug Rev. 1(1):1 (1995);
Arneric et al., Exp. Opin. Invest. Drugs 5(1):79 (1996); Bencherif
et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 279:1413 (1996); Lippiello et al.,
J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 279:1422 (1996); Damaj et al., J.
Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 291:390 (1999); Chiari et al., Anesthesiology
91:1447 (1999); Lavand'homme and Eisenbach, Anesthesiology 91:1455
(1999); Holladay et al., J. Med. Chem. 40(28): 4169 (1997); Bannon
et al., Science 279: 77 (1998); PCT WO 94/08992, PCT WO 96/31475,
and U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,583,140 to Bencherif et al., 5,597,919 to Dull
et al., 5,604,231 to Smith et al. and 5,852,041 to Cosford et al.
Nicotinic compounds are particularly useful for treating a wide
variety of CNS disorders. Indeed, a wide variety of nicotinic
compounds have been reported to have therapeutic properties. See,
for example, Bencherif and Schmitt, Current Drug Targets: CNS and
Neurological Disorders 1(4): 349 (2002); Levin and Rezvani, Current
Drug Targets: CNS and Neurological Disorders 1(4): 423 (2002);
O'Neill et al., Current Drug Targets: CNS and Neurological
Disorders 1(4): 399 (2002); U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,1871,166 to Kikuchi et
al., 5,672,601 to Cignarella, PCT WO 99/21834 and PCT WO 97/40049,
UK Patent Application GB 2295387 and European Patent Application
297,858.
[0005] Pain can be classified in various ways and can be
characterized by a variety of geneses and etiologies (e.g.,
inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, chronic pain). Current pain
therapy is dominated by two classes of drugs, the non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and the opioids, both of which
have significant therapeutic liabilities. Various compounds which
target nAChRs have been shown to be effective in treating one or
more kinds of pain in animal models. See for instance, Damaj et
al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 291:390 (1999); Damaj et al.,
Neuropharmacology 39:2785-2791 (2000); Chiari et al.,
Anesthesiology 91:1447 (1999); Lavand'homme and Eisenbach,
Anesthesiology 91:1455 (1999); Holladay et al., J. Med. Chem.
40(28): 4169 (1997); Bannon et al., Science 279: 77 (1998); and
Bannon et al., J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 285:787-794 (1998). Depending
on the etiology of the pain, both the .alpha.4.beta.2 and the
.alpha.7 nAChR subtypes (which are CNS nAChR subtypes) have been
identified as targets for analgesia. It would be beneficial to
provide, with a single pharmaceutical agent, relief from multiple
kinds of pain. It would also be beneficial to provide such relief
without the gastrointestinal liabilities of the NSAIDs or the abuse
potential of the opioids.
[0006] CNS disorders are a type of neurological disorder. CNS
disorders can be drug induced; can be attributed to genetic
predisposition, infection or trauma; or can be of unknown etiology.
CNS disorders comprise neuropsychiatric disorders, neurological
diseases and mental illnesses; and include neurodegenerative
diseases, behavioral disorders, cognitive disorders and cognitive
affective disorders. There are several CNS disorders whose clinical
manifestations have been attributed to CNS dysfunction (i.e.,
disorders resulting from inappropriate levels of neurotransmitter
release, inappropriate properties of neurotransmitter receptors,
and/or inappropriate interaction between neurotransmitters and
neurotransmitter receptors). Several CNS disorders can be
attributed to a deficiency of choline, dopamine, norepinephrine
and/or serotonin. Relatively common CNS disorders include
pre-senile dementia (early-onset Alzheimer's disease), senile
dementia (dementia of the Alzheimer's type), micro-infarct
dementia, AIDS-related dementia, Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, Pick's
disease, Parkinsonism including Parkinson's disease, Lewy body
dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, Huntington's chorea,
tardive dyskinesia, hyperkinesia, mania, attention deficit
disorder, anxiety, dyslexia, schizophrenia, depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorders, and Tourette's syndrome.
[0007] Senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type (SDAT) is a
debilitating neurodegenerative disease, mainly afflicting the
elderly, characterized by a progressive intellectual and
personality decline, as well as a loss of memory, perception,
reasoning, orientation, and judgment. One feature of the disease is
an observed decline in the function of cholinergic systems, and
specifically, a severe depletion of cholinergic neurons (i.e.,
neurons that release acetylcholine, which is believed to be a
neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory mechanisms). See,
for example, Jones et al., Intern. J. Neurosci. 50:147 (1990);
Perry, Br. Med. Bull. 42:63 (1986); and Sitaram et al., Science
201:274 (1978). It has been observed that nicotinic acetylcholine
receptors, which bind nicotine and other nicotinic agonists with
high affinity, are depleted during the progression of SDAT. See
Giacobini, J. Neurosci. Res. 27:548 (1990) and Baron, Neurology
36:1490 (1986). As such, it would seem desirable to provide
therapeutic compounds that either directly modulate (for example,
that directly activate) nicotinic receptors in place of
acetylcholine or act to minimize the loss of those nicotinic
receptors.
[0008] Certain attempts have been made to treat SDAT. For example,
nicotine has been suggested to possess an ability to activate
nicotinic cholinergic receptors upon acute administration, and to
elicit an increase in the number of such receptors upon chronic
administration to animals. See, for example, Rowell, Adv. Behav.
Biol. 31:191 (1987) and Marks, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 226:817
(1983). It also has been proposed that nicotine can act directly to
elicit the release of acetylcholine in brain tissue, to improve
cognitive functions, and to enhance attention. See Rowell et al.,
J. Neurochem. 43:1593 (1984); Sherwood, Human Psychopharm. 8:155
(1993); **HN: START HERE Hodges et al., Bio. of Nic. Edit. by
Lippiello et al., p. 157 (1991); Sahakian et al., Br. J. Psych.
154:797 (1989); and U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,965,074 to Leeson and
5,242,935 to Lippiello et al. Other methods for treating SDAT have
been proposed, including U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,212,188 to Caldwell et
al. and 5,227,391 to Caldwell et al., European Patent Application
No. 588,917 and PCT WO 96/30372. Another proposed treatment for
SDAT is COGNEX.RTM., which is a capsule containing tacrine
hydrochloride, available from Parke-Davis Division of
Warner-Lambert Company, which reportedly preserves existing
acetylcholine levels in patients treated therewith.
[0009] Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative
disease, presently of unknown etiology, characterized by tremors
and muscular rigidity. A feature of the disease appears to involve
the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons (i.e., which secrete
dopamine). One symptom of the disease has been observed to be a
concomitant loss of nicotinic receptors which are associated with
such dopaminergic neurons, and which are believed to modulate the
process of dopamine secretion. See Rinne et al., Brain Res. 54:167
(1991) and Clark et al., Br. J. Pharm. 85:827 (1985). It also has
been proposed that nicotine can ameliorate the symptoms of PD, as
discussed in Smith et al., Rev. Neurosci. 3(1):25 (1992).
[0010] Certain attempts have been made to treat PD. One proposed
treatment for PD is SINEMET CR.RTM., which is a sustained-release
tablet containing a mixture of carbidopa and levodopa, available
from The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. Another proposed treatment
for PD is ELDEPRYL.RTM., which is a tablet containing selegiline
hydrochloride, available from Somerset Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Another proposed treatment for PD is PARLODEL.RTM., which is a
tablet containing bromocriptine mesylate, available from Sandoz
Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Another method for treating PD and a
variety of other neurodegenerative diseases has been proposed in
U.S. Pat. No. 5,210,076 to Berliner et al.
[0011] Tourette's syndrome (TS) is an autosomal dominant
neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by a range of neurological
and behavioral symptoms. Typical symptoms include (i) the onset of
the disorder before the age of 21 years, (ii) multiple motor and
phonic tics although not necessarily concurrently, (iii) variance
in the clinical phenomenology of the tics, and (iv) occurrence of
quasi-daily tics throughout a period of time exceeding a year.
Motor tics generally include eye blinking, head jerking, shoulder
shrugging and facial grimacing; while phonic or vocal tics include
throat clearing, sniffling, yelping, tongue clicking and uttering
words out of context. The pathophysiology of TS presently is
unknown, however it is believed that neurotransmission dysfunction
is implicated with the disorder. For further discussion, see
Calderon-Gonzalez et al., Intern. Pediat. 8(2):176 (1993) and
Oxford Textbook of Medicine, Weatherall et al., eds., p. 218
(1987).
[0012] It has been proposed that nicotine pharmacology is
beneficial in suppressing the symptoms associated with TS. See
Devor et al., The Lancet 8670: 1046 (1989); Jarvik, Brit. J. of
Addic. 86: 571 (1991); McConville et al., Am. J. Psychiatry 148(6):
793 (1991); Newhouse et al., Brit. J. Addic. 86: 521 (1991);
McConville et al., Biol. Psychiatry 31: 832 (1992); and Sanberg et
al., Proceedings from Intl. Symp. Nic. S39 (1994). It also has been
proposed to treat TS using HALDOL.RTM., which is haloperidol
available from McNeil Pharmaceutical; CATAPRES.RTM., which is
clonidine available from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals,
Inc., ORAP.RTM., which is pimozide available from Gate
Pharmaceuticals; PROLIXIN.RTM., which is fluphenazine available
from Apothecon Division of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.; and
KLONOPIN.RTM., which is clonazepam available from Hoffmann-LaRoche
Inc.
[0013] Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a disorder that affects
mainly children, although ADD can affect adolescents and adults.
See Vinson, Arch. Fam. Med. 3(5): 445 (1994); Hechtman, J.
Psychiatry Neurosci. 19(3): 193 (1994); Faraone et al., Biol.
Psychiatry 35(6): 398 (1994) and Malone et al., J. Child Neurol.
9(2): 181 (1994). Subjects suffering from the disorder typically
have difficulty concentrating, listening, learning and completing
tasks; and are restless, fidgety, impulsive, and easily distracted.
Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) includes the
symptoms of ADD as well as a high level of activity (e.g.,
restlessness and movement). Attempts to treat ADD have involved
administration of DEXEDRINE.RTM., which is a sustained release
capsule containing dextroamphetamine sulfate, available from
SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals; RITALIN.RTM., which is a tablet
containing methylphenidate hydrochloride, available from Ciba
Pharmaceutical Company; and CYLERT.RTM., which is a tablet
containing premoline, available from Abbott Laboratories. In
addition, it has been reported that administration of nicotine to
an individual improves that individual's selective and sustained
attention. See Warburton et al., Cholinergic Control of Cognitive
Resources, Europsychobiology, Mendlewicz et al., eds., p. 43 (1993)
and Levin et al., Psychopharmacology 123:55 (1996).
[0014] Schizophrenia is characterized by psychotic symptoms
including delusions, catatonic behavior, and prominent
hallucinations, and ultimately results in a profound decline in the
psychosocial affect of the subject suffering therefrom.
Traditionally, schizophrenia has been treated with KLONOPIN.RTM.,
which is available as a tablet containing clonazepam, available
from Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc.; THORAZINE.RTM., which is available as a
tablet containing chlorpromazine, available from SmithKline Beecham
Pharmaceuticals; and CLORAZIL.RTM., which is a tablet containing
clozapine, available from Sandoz Pharmaceuticals. Such neuroleptics
are believed to be effective as a result of interaction with the
dopaminergic pathways of the CNS. In addition, a dopaminergic
dysfunction possessed by individuals suffering from schizophrenia
has been proposed. See Lieberman et al., Schizophr. Bull. 19:371
(1993) and Glassman, Amer. J. Psychiatry 150:546 (1993). Nicotine
has been proposed to be effective in modulating neurotransmitter
dysfunction associated with schizophrenia. See Merriam et al.,
Psychiatr. Annals 23:171 (1993) and Adler et al., Biol. Psychiatry
32:607 (1992). See also Freedman et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.
94:587 (1997).
[0015] It would be desirable to provide a useful method for the
prevention and treatment of a condition or disorder by
administering a nicotinic compound to a patient susceptible to or
suffering from such a condition or disorder. It would be highly
beneficial to provide individuals suffering from certain disorders
(e.g., CNS diseases) with interruption of the symptoms of those
disorders by the administration of a pharmaceutical composition
containing an active ingredient having nicotinic pharmacology which
has a beneficial effect (e.g., upon the functioning of the CNS),
but does not provide any significant associated side effects. It
would be highly desirable to provide a pharmaceutical composition
incorporating a compound that interacts with nicotinic receptors,
such as those that have the potential to affect the functioning of
the CNS, and methods of treatment using the compounds and
compositions. The present invention provides such compounds,
compositions, and methods.
[0016] There exist subtypes of nAChRs in both the central and
peripheral nervous systems, but the distribution of subtypes is
heterogeneous. For instance, the subtypes which are predominant in
vertebrate brain are .alpha.4.beta.2, .alpha.7, and
.alpha.3.beta.2, whereas those which predominate at the autonomic
ganglia are .alpha.3.beta.4 and those of neuromuscular junction are
.alpha.1.beta.1.delta..gamma. and .alpha.1.beta.1.delta..epsilon.
(see for instance Dwoskin et al., Exp. Opin. Ther. Patents 10: 1561
(2000) and Schmitt and Bencherif, Annual Reports in Med. Chem. 35:
41 (2000)). A limitation of some nicotinic compounds is that they
elicit various undesirable pharmacological effects because of their
interaction with nAChRs in peripheral tissues (for example, by
stimulating muscle and ganglionic nAChR subtypes). It would be
desirable to have compounds, compositions and methods for
preventing and/or treating various conditions or disorders (e.g.,
CNS disorders), including alleviating the symptoms of these
disorders, where the compounds exhibit nicotinic pharmacology with
a beneficial effect on the CNS nAChRs (e.g., upon the functioning
of the CNS), but without significant associated effects on the
peripheral nAChRs (compounds specific for CNS nAChRs, without
significant effects on cardiovascular and/or skeletal muscle
receptor sites).
[0017] Dopamine release is believed to be associated with the
physiological "reward" associated with consumption of these
substances of addiction. Modulation of dopamine release has been
proposed for use in treating addiction. Modulation of the
.alpha.4.beta.2 receptor is one way to modulate dopamine release,
and may be at least part of the mechanism by which mecamylamine is
effective at treating drug addiction. However, it may be desirable
in some instances to modulate dopamine release without antagonizing
.alpha.4.beta.2 activity. Thus, the availability of a variety of
ligands that bind with high affinity and selectivity for receptors
other than .alpha.4.beta.2, and that modulate dopamine release, are
of interest.
[0018] A limitation of some nicotinic compounds is that they are
associated with various undesirable side effects, for example, by
stimulating muscle and ganglionic receptors. It would be desirable
to have compounds, compositions and methods for treating and/or
preventing central nervous system disorders, and treating and/or
preventing drug addiction, promoting smoking cessation, and
inhibiting obesity, where the compounds exhibit pharmacology with a
beneficial effect (e.g., inhibition of dopamine secretion), but
without significant associated side effects. The present invention
provides such compounds, compositions and methods.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Compounds and methods for preventing and/or treating
conditions or disorders, such as CNS disorders, are disclosed. The
methods involve administering to a subject an effective amount of a
heteroaryl-substituted azabicycloalkene or azabicycloalkane,
including enantiomerically enriched forms thereof. Also disclosed
are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of
these compounds and the methods of preparing the compounds. The
compositions incorporate a compound which, when employed in
effective amounts, has the capability of interacting with relevant
nAChRs of a subject, and hence has the capability of acting as a
therapeutic agent in the prevention or treatment of conditions or
disorders. Preferred pharmaceutical compositions comprise novel
compounds of the present invention.
[0020] The pharmaceutical compositions are useful for preventing
and/or treating conditions or disorders, such as CNS disorders and
pain. The pharmaceutical compositions provide therapeutic benefit
to individuals suffering from such conditions or disorders and
exhibiting clinical manifestations of such conditions or disorders.
The compounds, administered with the pharmaceutical compositions,
can be employed in effective amounts to (i) exhibit nicotinic
pharmacology and affect relevant nicotinic receptors sites (e.g.,
act as a pharmacological modulators at nicotinic receptors), and
(ii) modulate neurotransmitter secretion, and hence prevent or
suppress the symptoms associated with those diseases. In addition,
the compounds have the potential to (i) increase the number of
nAChRs of the brain of the patient, (ii) exhibit neuroprotective
effects and (iii) when employed in effective amounts, not cause
appreciable adverse side effects (e.g., significant increases in
blood pressure and heart rate, significant negative effects upon
the gastrointestinal tract, and significant effects upon skeletal
muscle). The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions including
them are believed to be safe and effective with regards to
prevention and treatment of various conditions or disorders.
[0021] In one embodiment, the compounds and pharmaceutical
compositions including them can also be used in methods of treating
nicotine addiction, drug addiction, and/or obesity. In this
embodiment, the compounds function by decreasing dopamine release,
without significantly affecting the .alpha.4.beta.2 receptor.
Decreased dopamine release results in a decreased physiological
"reward" associated with administration of nicotine or illicit
drugs, and thus helps overcome addiction.
[0022] The foregoing and other aspects of the present invention are
explained in detail in the detailed description and examples set
forth below.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0023] The compounds, compositions and methods described herein
will be better understood with reference to the following preferred
embodiments. The following definitions will be useful in defining
the scope of the invention:
[0024] As used herein, "aromatic" refers to 3 to 10, preferably 5
and 6-membered ring aromatic and heteroaromatic rings.
[0025] As used herein, "aromatic group-containing species" refer to
moieties that are or include an aromatic group. Accordingly, phenyl
and benzyl moieties are included in this definition, as both are or
include an aromatic group.
[0026] As used herein, C1-6 alkyl radicals (lower alkyl radicals)
contain from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in a straight or branched chain,
and also include C3-6 cycloalkyl moieties and alkyl radicals that
contain C3-6 cycloalkyl moieties.
[0027] As used herein, C1-6 alkoxy radicals contain from 1 to 6
carbon atoms in a straight or branched chain, and also include C3-6
cycloalkoxy radicals and alkoxy radicals that contain C3-6
cycloalkyl moieties.
[0028] As used herein, aryl radicals are selected from phenyl,
naphthyl and indenyl. As used herein, heteroaryl radicals contain
from 3 to 10 members, preferably 5 or 6 members, including one or
more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen.
Examples of suitable 5-membered ring heteroaryl moieties include
furyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl,
isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, tetrazolyl, triazolyl, and pyrazolyl.
Examples of suitable 6-membered ring heteroaryl moieties include
pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, and pyridazinyl, of which
pyridinyl and pyrimidinyl are preferred.
[0029] As used herein, halogen is chlorine, iodine, fluorine or
bromine.
[0030] As used herein, heterocyclyl radicals contain from 3 to 10
members including one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen,
sulfur and nitrogen. Examples of suitable heterocyclyl moieties
include, but are not limited to, piperidinyl, morpholinyl,
pyrrolidinyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl,
thiazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, piperazinyl, oxanyl
(tetrahydropyranyl), and oxolanyl (tetrahydrofuranyl).
[0031] As used herein, cycloalkyl radicals contain from 3 to 8
carbon atoms. Examples of suitable cycloalkyl radicals include, but
are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,
cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl.
[0032] Examples of suitable pharmaceutically acceptable salts
include inorganic acid addition salts such as chloride, bromide,
sulfate, phosphate, and nitrate; organic acid addition salts such
as acetate, galactarate, propionate, succinate, lactate, glycolate,
malate, tartrate, citrate, maleate, fumarate, methanesulfonate,
p-toluenesulfonate, and ascorbate; salts with acidic amino acid
such as aspartate and glutamate; alkali metal salts such as sodium
salt and potassium salt; alkaline earth metal salts such as
magnesium salt and calcium salt; ammonium salt; organic basic salts
such as trimethylamine salt, triethylamine salt, pyridine salt,
picoline salt, dicyclohexylamine salt, and
N,N'-dibenzylethylenediamine salt; and salts with basic amino acid
such as lysine salt and arginine salt. The salts may be in some
cases hydrates or ethanol solvates. Representative salts are
provided as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,597,919 to Dull et al.,
5,616,716 to Dull et al. and 5,663,356 to Ruecroft et al.
[0033] As used herein, an "agonist" is a substance that stimulates
its binding partner, typically a receptor. Stimulation is defined
in the context of the particular assay, or may be apparent in the
literature from a discussion herein that makes a comparison to a
factor or substance that is accepted as an "agonist" or an
"antagonist" of the particular binding partner under substantially
similar circumstances as appreciated by those of skill in the art.
Stimulation may be defined with respect to an increase in a
particular effect or function that is induced by interaction of the
agonist or partial agonist with a binding partner and can include
allosteric effects.
[0034] As used herein, an "antagonist" is a substance that inhibits
its binding partner, typically a receptor. Inhibition is defined in
the context of the particular assay, or may be apparent in the
literature from a discussion herein that makes a comparison to a
factor or substance that is accepted as an "agonist" or an
"antagonist" of the particular binding partner under substantially
similar circumstances as appreciated by those of skill in the art.
Inhibition may be defined with respect to a decrease in a
particular effect or function that is induced by interaction of the
antagonist with a binding partner, and can include allosteric
effects.
[0035] As used herein, a "partial agonist" is a substance that
provides a level of stimulation to its binding partner that is
intermediate between that of a full or complete antagonist and an
agonist defined by any accepted standard for agonist activity. It
will be recognized that stimulation, and hence, inhibition is
defined intrinsically for any substance or category of substances
to be defined as agonists, antagonists, or partial agonists.
[0036] As used herein, a "partial antagonist" is a substance that
provides a level of inhibition to its binding partner that is
intermediate between that of a full or complete antagonist and an
inactive ligand.
[0037] As used herein, "intrinsic activity", or "efficacy," relates
to some measure of biological effectiveness of the binding partner
complex. With regard to receptor pharmacology, the context in which
intrinsic activity or efficacy should be defined will depend on the
context of the binding partner (e.g., receptor/ligand) complex and
the consideration of an activity relevant to a particular
biological outcome. For example, in some circumstances, intrinsic
activity may vary depending on the particular second messenger
system involved. See Hoyer and Boddeke, Trends Pharmacol Sci.
14(7): 270 (1993). Where such contextually specific evaluations are
relevant, and how they might be relevant in the context of the
present invention, will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the
art.
[0038] As used herein, modulation of a receptor includes agonism,
partial agonism, antagonism, partial antagonism, or inverse agonism
of a receptor.
[0039] As used herein, neurotransmitters whose release is modulated
by the compounds described herein include, but are not limited to,
acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and glutamate,
and the compounds described herein function as agonists or partial
agonists at one or more of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
nAChRs.
I. COMPOUNDS
[0040] The present invention relates to compounds having general
Formulas 1 and 2,
##STR00001##
wherein k, m, n, and p are individually 0, 1, 2 or 3, provided
that, when k+p=1, m or n or both must be greater than 0; R is
hydrogen, lower alkyl, arylalkyl (including heteroarylalkyl), acyl,
alkoxycarbonyl, or aryloxycarbonyl; Ar is heteroaryl, either
monocyclic or polycyclic, optionally substituted at any position
with a substituent Z as defined below, with the proviso that in the
compounds of Formula 2, when the azabicyclic ring is a
6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, Ar is not pyridine or substituted
pyridine; Z is a non-hydrogen substituent species (attached at a
carbon atom of the azabicycle) chosen from among alkyl, substituted
alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, heterocyclyl, substituted
heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aryl (including
heteroaryl), substituted aryl (including heteroaryl), alkylaryl,
substituted alkylaryl, arylalkyl, substituted arylalkyl, halo
(e.g., F, Cl, Br, or I), --OR', --NR'R'', --CF.sub.3, --CN,
--NO.sub.2, --C.sub.2R', --SR', --N.sub.3, --C(.dbd.O)NR'R'',
--NR'C(.dbd.O)R'', --C(.dbd.O)R', --C(.dbd.O)OR', --OC(.dbd.O)R',
--O(CR'R'').sub.rC(.dbd.O)R', --O(CR'R'').sub.rNR''C(.dbd.O)R',
--O(CR'R'').sub.rNR''SO.sub.2R', --OC(.dbd.O)NR'R'',
--NR'C(.dbd.O)OR'', --SO.sub.2R', --SO.sub.2NR'R'', and
--NR'SO.sub.2R'', where R' and R'' are individually hydrogen, lower
alkyl (e.g., straight chain or branched alkyl including
C.sub.1-C.sub.6, preferably C.sub.1-C.sub.4, such as methyl, ethyl,
or isopropyl), cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, or arylalkyl (such
as benzyl), and r is an integer from 1 to 6. R' and R'' can combine
to form a cyclic functionality. The term "substituted" as applied
to alkyl, aryl (including heteroaryl), cycloalkyl and the like
refers to the substituents described above, starting with halo and
ending with --NR'SO.sub.2R''; and j is 0, 1, or 2.
[0041] It is preferred that Ar be a 5-membered or 6-membered
heteroaromatic ring. Thus Ar can be depicted as follows:
##STR00002##
wherein each of X, X', X'', X''', and X'''' is individually
nitrogen, nitrogen bonded to oxygen (e.g., an N-oxide or N--O
functionality), or carbon bonded to H or a non-hydrogen substituent
species (such as a substituent species Z as defined herein). No
more than three of X, X', X'', X''', and X'''' are nitrogen or
nitrogen bonded to oxygen, and it is preferred that only one or two
of X, X', X'', X''', and X'''' be nitrogen or nitrogen bonded to
oxygen. In addition, it is highly preferred that not more than one
of X, X', X'', X''', and X'''' be nitrogen bonded to oxygen; and it
is preferred that if one of those species is nitrogen bonded to
oxygen, that species is X'''. Most preferably, X''' is nitrogen. In
certain preferred circumstances, both X' and X''' are nitrogen.
Typically, X, X'', and X'''' are carbon bonded to a substituent
species, and it is typical that the substituent species at X, X'',
and X'''' are hydrogen. For certain other preferred compounds where
X''' is carbon bonded to a substituent species such as hydrogen, X
and X' are both nitrogen. In certain other preferred compounds
where X' is carbon bonded to a substituent species such as
hydrogen, X and X''' are both nitrogen.
[0042] When the value of k+p (as defined above) is greater than 0
(zero), Ar can also be a five 5-membered heteroaromatic ring, such
as pyrrole, furan, thiophene, isoxazole, isothiazole, oxazole,
thiazole, pyrazole, 1,2,4-oxadiazole, 1,3,4-oxadiazole, or
1,2,4-triazole. Other examples of such rings are described in U.S.
Pat. No. 6,022,868 to Olesen et al., the contents of which are
incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Thus, another
way of depicting Ar is as follows:
##STR00003##
wherein Y and Y'' are individually nitrogen, nitrogen bonded to a
substituent species, oxygen, sulfur or carbon bonded to a
substituent species, and Y' and Y''' are nitrogen or carbon bonded
to a substituent species. The dashed lines indicate that the bonds
(between Y and Y' and between Y' and Y'') can be either single or
double bonds. However, when the bond between Y and Y' is a single
bond, the bond between Y' and Y'' must be a double bond and vice
versa. In cases in which Y or Y'' is oxygen or sulfur, only one of
Y and Y'' is either oxygen or sulfur. At least one of Y, Y', Y'',
and Y''' must be oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, or nitrogen bonded to a
substituent species. It is preferred that no more than three of Y,
Y', Y'', and Y''' be oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, or nitrogen bonded
to a substituent species. It is further preferred that at least
one, but no more than three, of Y, Y', Y'', and Y''' be nitrogen.
However, when m+n=0, Ar is neither 1,2,5-oxadiazole nor
1,2,5-thiadiazole nor a substituted version thereof.
[0043] Substituent species associated with any of X, X', X'', X''',
X'''', Y, Y'; Y'', and Y''' (when any is carbon bonded to a
substituent species), typically have a sigma m value between about
-0.3 and about 0.75, frequently between about -0.25 and about 0.6;
and each sigma m value individually can be 0 or not equal to zero;
as determined in accordance with Hansch et al., Chem. Rev. 91:165
(1991).
[0044] Examples of suitable substituent species associated with any
of X, X', X'', X''', X'''', Y, Y', Y'', and Y''' (when any is
carbon bonded to a substituent species), include hydrogen, alkyl,
substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, heterocyclyl,
substituted heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aryl
(including heteroaryl), substituted aryl (including heteroaryl),
alkylaryl, substituted alkylaryl, arylalkyl, substituted arylalkyl,
halo (e.g., F, Cl, Br, or I), --OR', --NR'R'', --CF.sub.3, --CN,
--NO.sub.2, --C.sub.2R', --SR', --N.sub.3, --C(.dbd.O)NR'R'',
--NR'C(.dbd.O)R', --C(.dbd.O)R', --C(.dbd.O)OR', --OC(.dbd.O)R',
--O(CR'R'').sub.rC(.dbd.O)R', --O(CR'R'').sub.rNR''C(.dbd.O)R',
--O(CR'R'').sub.rNR''SO.sub.2R', --OC(.dbd.O)NR'R'',
--NR'C(.dbd.O)OR', --SO.sub.2R', --SO.sub.2NR'R'', and
--NR'SO.sub.2R'', where R' and R'' are individually hydrogen, lower
alkyl (e.g., straight chain or branched alkyl including
C.sub.1-C.sub.6, preferably C.sub.1-C.sub.4, such as methyl, ethyl,
or isopropyl), cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, or arylalkyl (such
as benzyl), and r is an integer from 1 to 6. R' and R'' can combine
to form a cyclic functionality. The term "substituted" as applied
to alkyl, aryl (including heteroaryl), cycloalkyl and the like
refers to the substituents described above, starting with halo and
ending with --NR'SO.sub.2R''.
[0045] Examples of suitable Ar groups include 3-pyridinyl
(unsubstituted or substituted in the 5 and/or 6 position(s) with
any of the aforementioned substituents), 5-pyrimidinyl
(unsubstituted or substituted in the 2 position with any of the
aforementioned substituents), 2-pyrazinyl and 3-pyridazinyl, 4 and
5-isoxazolyl, 4 and 5-isothiazolyl, 5-oxazolyl, 5-thiazolyl,
5-(1,2,4-oxadiazolyl), 2-(1,3,4-oxadiazolyl), or
3-(1,2,4-triazolyl).
[0046] Adjacent substituents of X, X', X'', X''', X'''', Y, Y',
Y'', and Y''' (when substituents are present) can combine to form
one or more saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted
carbocyclic or heterocyclic rings containing, but not limited to,
ether, acetal, ketal, amine, ketone, lactone, lactam, carbamate, or
urea functionalities.
[0047] The compounds can occur in stereoisomeric forms, including
both single enantiomers and racemic mixtures of such compounds, as
well as mixtures of varying degrees of enantiomeric excess.
Compounds with a plane of symmetry, such that the compound is not
chiral, can be preferred for ease of preparation.
[0048] The compounds can be in a free base form or in a salt form
(e.g., as pharmaceutically acceptable salts). Examples of suitable
pharmaceutically acceptable salts have been listed above.
Representative salts are provided as described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
5,597,919 to Dull et al., 5,616,716 to Dull et al. and 5,663,356 to
Ruecroft et al., the disclosures of which are incorporated herein
by reference in their entirety. The compounds of the present
invention are nitrogenous bases, and, in some cases, are capable of
forming quaternary ammonium salts by reaction with alkylating
agents (e.g., alkyl halides). Such quaternary ammonium salts are
also compounds of the present invention.
[0049] Specific sub-structures falling within the scope of Formulas
1 and 2 are shown below:
##STR00004##
where the hashed bond indicates the optional presence of a double
bond (and wherein the presence of adjacent hashed bonds indicates
that one (but not both) of the hashed bonds can be a double bond),
X' is N, or carbon bonded to H or a substituent Z as defined above,
and R, Z, and j are defined as above.
[0050] Within the group of structures shown above as falling within
Formulas 1 and 2, the following group of structures is a preferred
subset:
##STR00005##
where R, Z and j are as defined above, and the ashed bond indicates
the optional presence of a double bond.
[0051] Specific compounds within this subset include the
following:
##STR00006## ##STR00007##
[0052] Representative compounds of the present invention include
the following:
[0053] 2-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0054]
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0055]
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0056]
4-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0057]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0058]
7-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0059]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0060]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0061]
7-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0062]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0063]
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0064]
7-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0065]
8-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0066]
4-(3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0067]
3-(3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0068]
8-(3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0069]
9-(3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0070]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0071]
7-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0072]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0073]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0074]
7-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0075]
8-(3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0076]
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0077]
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0078]
4-(3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0079]
3-(3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0080]
8-(3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0081] and
9-(3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0082] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0083]
2-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0084]
3-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0085]
3-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0086]
4-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0087]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0088]
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0089]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0090]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0091]
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0092]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0093]
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0094]
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0095]
8-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0096]
4-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0097]
3-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0098]
8-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0099]
9-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0100]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0101]
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0102]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0103]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0104]
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0105]
8-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0106]
6-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0107]
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0108]
4-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0109]
3-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0110]
8-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0111] and
9-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0112] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0113]
2-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0114]
3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0115]
3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0116]
4-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0117]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0118]
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0119]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0120]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0121]
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0122]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0123]
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0124]
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0125]
8-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0126]
4-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0127]
3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0128]
8-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0129]
9-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0130]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0131]
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0132]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0133]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0134]
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0135]
8-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0136]
6-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0137]
7-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0138]
4-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0139]
3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0140]
8-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0141] and
9-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0142] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0143]
2-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0144]
3-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0145]
3-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0146]
4-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0147]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0148]
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0149]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0150]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0151]
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0152]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0153]
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0154]
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0155]
8-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0156]
4-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0157]
3-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0158]
8-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0159]
9-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0160]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0161]
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0162]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0163]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0164]
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0165]
8-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0166]
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0167]
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0168]
4-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0169]
3-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0170]
8-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0171] and
9-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0172] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0173]
2-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0174]
3-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0175]
3-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0176]
4-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0177]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0178]
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0179]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0180]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0181]
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0182]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0183]
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0184]
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0185]
8-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0186]
4-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0187]
3-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0188]
8-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0189]
9-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0190]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0191]
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0192]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0193]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0194]
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0195]
8-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0196]
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0197]
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0198]
4-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0199]
3-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0200]
8-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0201] and
9-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0202] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0203]
2-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0204]
3-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0205]
3-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0206]
4-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0207]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0208]
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0209]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0210]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0211]
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0212]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0213]
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0214]
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0215]
8-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0216]
4-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0217]
3-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0218]
8-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0219]
9-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0220]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0221]
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0222]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0223]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0224]
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0225]
8-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0226]
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0227]
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0228]
4-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0229]
3-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0230]
8-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0231] and
9-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0232] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0233]
2-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0234]
3-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0235]
3-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0236]
4-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0237]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0238]
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0239]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0240]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0241]
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0242]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0243]
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0244]
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0245]
8-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0246]
4-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0247]
3-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0248]
8-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0249]
9-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0250]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0251]
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0252]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0253]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0254]
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0255]
8-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0256]
6-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0257]
7-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0258]
4-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0259]
3-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0260]
8-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0261] and
9-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0262] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0263]
2-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0264]
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0265]
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0266]
4-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0267]
6-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0268]
7-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0269]
6-(5-pyrimidinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0270]
6-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0271]
7-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0272]
6-(5-pyrimidinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0273]
7-(5-pyrimidinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0274]
7-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0275]
8-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0276]
4-(5-pyrimidinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0277]
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0278]
8-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0279]
9-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0280]
2-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0281]
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0282]
4-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0283]
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0284]
7-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0285]
6-(5-pyrimidinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0286]
6-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0287]
7-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0288]
8-(5-pyrimidinyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0289]
6-(5-pyrimidinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0290]
7-(5-pyrimidinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0291]
4-(5-pyrimidinyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0292]
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0293]
8-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0294] and
9-(5-pyrimidinyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0295] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0296]
2-(3-pyrrolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0297]
3-(3-pyrrolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0298]
3-(3-pyrrolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0299]
4-(3-pyrrolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0300]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0301]
7-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0302]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0303]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0304]
7-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0305]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0306]
7-(3-pyrrolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0307]
7-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0308]
8-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0309]
4-(3-pyrrolyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0310]
3-(3-pyrrolyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0311]
8-(3-pyrrolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0312]
9-(3-pyrrolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0313]
2-(3-pyrrolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0314]
3-(3-pyrrolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0315]
4-(3-pyrrolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0316]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0317]
7-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0318]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0319]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0320]
7-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0321]
8-(3-pyrrolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0322]
6-(3-pyrrolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0323]
7-(3-pyrrolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0324]
4-(3-pyrrolyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0325]
3-(3-pyrrolyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0326]
8-(3-pyrrolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0327] and
9-(3-pyrrolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0328] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0329]
2-(4-pyrazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0330]
3-(4-pyrazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0331]
3-(4-pyrazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0332]
4-(4-pyrazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0333]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0334]
7-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0335]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0336]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0337]
7-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0338]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0339]
7-(4-pyrazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0340]
7-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0341]
8-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0342]
4-(4-pyrazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0343]
3-(4-pyrazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0344]
8-(4-pyrazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0345]
9-(4-pyrazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0346]
2-(4-pyrazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0347]
3-(4-pyrazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0348]
4-(4-pyrazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0349]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0350]
7-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0351]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0352]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0353]
7-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0354]
8-(4-pyrazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0355]
6-(4-pyrazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0356]
7-(4-pyrazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0357]
4-(4-pyrazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0358]
3-(4-pyrazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0359]
8-(4-pyrazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0360] and
9-(4-pyrazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0361] Further representative compounds of the present invention
include the following: [0362]
2-(4-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0363]
3-(4-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene, [0364]
3-(4-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0365]
4-(4-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, [0366]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0367]
7-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0368]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene, [0369]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0370]
7-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0371]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0372]
7-(4-isoxazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, [0373]
7-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0374]
8-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-7-ene, [0375]
4-(4-isoxazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]non-3-ene, [0376]
3-(4-isoxazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]dec-3-ene, [0377]
8-(4-isoxazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]dec-8-ene, [0378]
9-(4-isoxazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undec-8-ene, [0379]
2-(4-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0380]
3-(4-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0381]
4-(4-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0382]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0383]
7-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0384]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, [0385]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0386]
7-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0387]
8-(4-isoxazolyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0388]
6-(4-isoxazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0389]
7-(4-isoxazolyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane, [0390]
4-(4-isoxazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[5.1.1]nonane, [0391]
3-(4-isoxazolyl)-8-azabicyclo[4.3.1]decane, [0392]
8-(4-isoxazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.2.1]decane, [0393] and
9-(4-isoxazolyl)-4-azabicyclo[5.3.1]undecane.
[0394] Compounds resulting from substitution of NCH.sub.3 for NH in
any of the azabicyclic moieties in the foregoing representative
compounds are also representative compounds of the present
invention. In each of these compounds, individual stereoisomers
thereof, mixtures thereof, including racemic mixtures, enantiomers,
diastereomers, and tautomers thereof, and the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof, are intended to be within the scope of
the present invention.
II. METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOUNDS
[0395] As illustrated in Scheme 1, compounds of the present
invention are readily prepared by the Suzuki coupling (Oh-e et al.,
J. Org. Chem. 58: 2201 (1993); Lepifre et al., Tetrahedron Lett.
40(35): 6373 (1999)) of an appropriate heteroarylboronic acid (or
ester) with a N-protected azabicyclic enol triflate (i.e.,
trifluoromethanesulfonate) or enol phosphate. The enol triflate or
phosphate is, in turn, generated from the corresponding azabicyclic
ketone, using various methods known to those skilled in the art of
organic synthesis. For instance, treatment of the ketone with
lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) generates the corresponding enolate,
which can be reacted with any of various
trifluoromethanesulfonating reagents, such as
N-phenyltrifluoromethanesulfonimide or
2-(N,N-bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amino-5-chloropyridine, to give
the enol triflate. Likewise, treatment of the enolate with diphenyl
chlorophosphate will give the corresponding enol phosphate (Nan and
Yang, Tetrahedron Lett. 40(17): 3321 (1999)). Alternatively, the
ketone can be treated with trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride and
2,6-lutidine to generate the enol triflate. Typical Suzuki coupling
conditions employ palladium tetrakis(triphenylphosphine), sodium
carbonate, and lithium chloride in a mixture of water and
dimethoxyethane. The corresponding nickel catalyzed reaction has
been reported for enol phosphate substrates (Nan and Yang,
Tetrahedron Lett. 40(17): 3321 (1999)).
[0396] In an alternative approach to coupling the heteroaryl group
to the azabicycle (also shown in Scheme 1), the N-protected
azabicyclic ketone can be reacted with a heteroaryl organometallic
reagent (e.g., 3-lithiopyridine) to give a tertiary alcohol.
Various methods of converting the alcohol into the alkene, either
through the intermediacy of a halide derivative or not, can be
employed. Such dehydration and dehydrohalogenation reactions are
numerous and well known to those skilled in the art of organic
synthesis.
[0397] In yet another approach to coupling the heteroaryl group to
the azabicycle, a heteroaryl organometallic reagent (e.g.,
3-pyridinyllithium or 3-pyridinylmagnesium bromide) can be reacted
with certain azabicycloalkene precursors, particularly those in
which there is an unsaturated, electron-withdrawing group (CN,
--NO.sub.2, --C(.dbd.O)NR'R'', --C(.dbd.O)R', --C(.dbd.O)OR',
--SO.sub.2R', --SO.sub.2NR'R'') attached to one of the double bond
carbons. Such systems (known to those skilled in the art as Michael
acceptors) add nucleophilic reagents in a "conjugate" or "1,4"
manner, such that the new bond is formed between aryl group and the
double bond carbon which is in the "beta" position to the
electron-withdrawing group. Such conjugate addition reactions are
often catalyzed by transition metal salts (e.g., cuprous salts). In
this case, the product of such a reaction is a compound of Formula
2, in which the electron-withdrawing group (substituent Z, in the
formula) is attached to the azabicycle at the carbon adjacent to
the one bearing the heteroaryl group. Properly chosen
electron-withdrawing groups can be used to generate a double bond
in conjugation with the heteroaryl group, thus producing a compound
of Formula 1.
##STR00008##
[0398] The protecting groups employed are typically carbamates or
amides, either of which may be removed by methods known to those
skilled in the art (see Greene and Wuts, Protective Groups in
Organic Synthesis 2nd ed., Wiley-Interscience Pub. (1991).
Hydrogenation of the alkene can be performed before (or after)
removal of the protecting group. Thus, compounds of both Formulas 1
and 2 are produced. Further elaboration of these materials can be
accomplished, for instance by alkylating the secondary amine to
give a tertiary amine. Thus, treatment of the secondary amine with
formic acid and aqueous formaldehyde generates the corresponding
N-methyl derivative. Similarly, treatment of the secondary amine
with benzaldehyde and sodium cyanoborohydride generates the
N-benzyl derivative. Various other techniques for accomplishing
alkylations are known to those skilled in the art, such that a
variety of alkyl and substituted alkyl groups can be installed at
the nitrogen atom of the azabicycle.
[0399] The heteroarylboronic acids or esters required for Suzuki
coupling are either commercially available or can be prepared by a
number of methods known to those skilled in the art of organic
synthesis. For instance, halogen-metal exchange of a heteroaromatic
halide with an alkyllithium (such as n-butyllithium), and quenching
the resulting heteroaryllithium with a borate ester produces the
heteroarylboronic acid or ester (depending on reaction work-up
conditions). Alternatively, a heteroaromatic halide can be treated
with pinacolatoborane in the presence of a palladium catalyst to
afford the pinacololboronic ester (Ishiyama et al., J. Org. Chem.
60: 7508 (1995); Murata et al., J. Org. Chem. 65: 164 (2000)).
[0400] It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that it may
be desirable to obtain the compounds of the present invention in
enantiomerically pure form. This can be achieved by introduction of
a chiral auxiliary into the substrate. For example, derivatization
of the secondary nitrogen, of a racemic compound of the Formula 1
or 2, with an enantiomerically pure carbamate or amide protecting
group will generate a pair of diastereomeric compounds. The
separation of these diastereomeric intermediates is typically
achieved by crystallization or chromatography, affording the pure
enantiomers when the chiral auxiliary is removed at a later
stage.
Specific Ring Systems
[0401] The compounds according to Formulas 1 and 2, wherein k=n=0
and m=p=1, and the isomeric compounds according to Formulas 1 and
2, wherein k=m=1 and n=p=0, possess the 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane
core and are prepared from the same azabicyclic ketone
intermediate, 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one. Syntheses of various
N-protected derivatives of this ketone have been reported (Carroll
et al., J. Chem. Soc. Perkin Trans. I, 1375 (1991); Trost and
Genet, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 98: 8516 (1976); Gensler et al., J. Org.
Chem. 33: 2968 (1968); Furstoss et al., J. Chem. Soc. Chem. Comm.
30: 805 (1970); Winkler et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 123: 7429 (2001);
Asaoka et al., Heterocycles 38: 2455 (1994); and Huffman et al., J.
Org. Chem. 32: 697 (1967)). Most conveniently, the procedure of
Carroll is employed (Scheme 2). Thus, iodolactonization of
3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid and subsequent base-induced
elimination gives the unsaturated lactone. Opening of the lactone
with benzylamine affords the amide, which is reduced to the amino
alcohol with lithium aluminum hydride. Oxidation of the allylic
alcohol functionality with manganese dioxide gives directly the
bicyclic product of an intramolecular Michael addition. It was
found to be advantageous to exchange the benzyl protecting group
for a carbamate, for example, t-butyl carbamate. This is
accomplished by chloroformate dealkylation and subsequent reaction
of the secondary amine with di-t-butyl dicarbonate. Thus prepared,
the N-(t-butoxycarbonyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one is
converted by previously described methods (enol triflate formation
and Suzuki coupling) into compounds of the present invention. In
this case, two isomeric enol triflates (and therefore, two isomeric
Suzuki products) are formed, representing the two positional
isomers of the double bond with respect to the nitrogen containing
bridge. These are separable chromatographically.
##STR00009##
[0402] The compounds according to Formulas 1 and 2, wherein k=m=0
and n=p=1, also possess the 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane core, but are
isomeric with the previous examples by virtue of the attachment
between the azabicycle and the heteroaryl group. The ketone
intermediate, N-protected 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-4-one, is
prepared from the hydroxycyclohexenecarboxamide intermediate
described in Scheme 2. Thus, as shown in Scheme 3, treatment of
this intermediate with thionyl chloride or methanesulfonyl chloride
converts the allylic alcohol into the allylic chloride or mesylate.
Intramolecular alkylation is then achieved by treatment with a base
(such as potassium t-butoxide), providing the desired
7-oxo-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene. Conversion of the alkene to the
epoxide, followed by reduction of both the lactam and epoxide
functionalities with lithium aluminum hydride provides
N-benzyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-4-ol. Removal of the benzylic
protecting group by hydrogenation with palladium on charcoal in the
presence of di-t-butyl dicarbonate gave the t-butyl carbamate.
Oxidation of the hydroxyl group is accomplished by either a
chromium (VI) based oxidant or Swern conditions, to give the
corresponding 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-4-one. This ketone is
transformed, by methods previously described, into compounds of
Formulas 1 and 2. For methods of producing other similar
6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane intermediates, useful in the synthesis of
compounds of the present invention, see Weinreb et al., Tet. Lett.
41: 2333 (2000); Mazzocchi et al., J. Org. Chem. 46: 4530 (1981);
Krow et al., Syn. Comm. 13: 575 (1983); Kuehne and Horne, J. Org.
Chem. 40: 1287 (1974); and Waegell et al., J. Org. Chem. 43: 3746
(1978).
##STR00010##
[0403] Compounds according to Formulas 1 and 2, wherein k=m=p=1 and
n=0, possess the 3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane core. The ketone
intermediate, N-protected 3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-7-one, is known
(Bok and Speckamp, Tetrahedron 35: 267 (1979)) and is conveniently
prepared using the sequence illustrated in Scheme 4. Birch
reduction of 5-methoxyisophthalic acid or 5-aminoisophthalic acid,
followed by acidic hydrolysis of the resulting intermediates gives
the saturated cyclohexanone-3,5-cis-dicarboxylic acid.
Esterification and protection of the ketone carbonyl as the ketal
is followed by reduction to the diol. Mesylation, and treatment
with ammonium hydroxide, results in formation of the bicyclic
amine. Protection of the secondary amine as the ethyl carbamate and
acidic deprotection of the ketal gives the desired ketone. This is
converted into compounds of the present invention using methods
already described.
##STR00011##
[0404] Preparation of compounds according to Formula 1 and 2,
wherein k=p=1 and m=n=0, possess the 3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane
core, and the synthesis of a ketone intermediate,
3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-6-one, is shown in Scheme 5. Thus,
Diels-Alder reaction of 2-chloroacrylonitrile and cyclopentadiene
affords an adduct, which is then hydrolyzed under basic conditions
and subjected to steam distillation to give the
bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one (Freeman et al., J. Org. Chem. 33:
2211 (1968); Greene et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 104: 5473 (1982)).
Protection of the carbonyl group as the ketal, followed by
ozonolytic cleavage and immediate reduction of the resulting
dialdehyde gives the diol. Conversion of the diol into the
bis-mesylate, followed by displacement with ammonia, then produces
the desired azabicycle. Protection of the nitrogen as the ethyl
carbamate and acidic cleavage of the ketal gives
3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-6-one. This is converted into compounds of
the present invention using methods already described.
##STR00012##
[0405] A variety of other azabicyclic ketones can be intermediates
for the synthesis of compounds of the present invention. One
example of such a ketone is 3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-6-one, which
can be made according to one of the following literature methods:
Oppolzer, Tetrahedron 41(17): 3447 (1985); Speckamp et al.,
Heterocycles 12(3): 343 (1979); Johnson et al., J. Org. Chem. 33:
3195 (1968) or Johnson et al., J. Org. Chem. 34: 3834 (1969).
Another example of such a ketone is 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-2-one,
which can be prepared according to the method of Bonjoch et al.,
Tetrahedron: Asymmetry 10(12): 2399 (1999). Another example is
2-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-7-one, which can be made by the method of
Ikeda et al., Heterocycles 54(2): 747 (2001). Another example is
2-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-6-one, which can be made by the method of
Boger et al., Tet. Lett. 23(44): 4559 (1982).
III. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS
[0406] The compounds described herein can be incorporated into
pharmaceutical compositions and used to prevent a condition or
disorder in a subject susceptible to such a condition or disorder,
and/or to treat a subject suffering from the condition or disorder.
The pharmaceutical compositions described herein include one or
more compounds of Formulas 1 or 2 and/or pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof. Chiral compounds can be employed as
racemic mixtures or as pure enantiomers.
[0407] In one embodiment, the compounds described herein can be
incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions and used to bring
about smoking cessation, treat drug addiction, or treat or prevent
obesity. In this embodiment, upon administration, the active
ingredients interact with receptor sites within the body of the
subject that control dopamine release.
[0408] In this embodiment, the ability of compounds to partially
inhibit the release of dopamine is especially significant, as it
indicates that the compounds can be useful in interrupting the
dopamine reward system, and thus in treating disorders that are
mediated by it. Such disorders include substance abuse, tobacco use
and weight gain.
[0409] Thus, in this embodiment, the compounds are a useful
alternative in treating dependencies on drugs of abuse including
alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, caffeine,
cannabinoids, cocaine, hallucinogens, opiates, phencyclidine and
tobacco and the treatment of eating disorders, such as obesity that
occurs following drug cessation, while reducing side effects
associated with the use of psychomotor stimulants (agitation,
sleeplessness, addiction, etc.).
[0410] In this embodiment, the compounds also advantageously affect
the functioning of the CNS, in a manner which is designed to
optimize the effect upon those relevant receptor subtypes that have
an effect upon dopamine release, while minimizing the effects upon
muscle-type receptor subtypes.
[0411] In certain circumstances, the compounds can be used as part
of a pharmaceutical composition with other compounds intended to
prevent or treat drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or
obesity. In addition to effective amounts of the compounds
described herein, the pharmaceutical compositions can also include
various other components as additives or adjuncts. Exemplary
pharmaceutically acceptable components or adjuncts which are
employed in relevant circumstances include antidepressants,
antioxidants, free-radical scavenging agents, peptides, growth
factors, antibiotics, bacteriostatic agents, immunosuppressives,
anticoagulants, buffering agents, anti-inflammatory agents,
anti-pyretics, time-release binders, anaesthetics, steroids,
vitamins, minerals and corticosteroids. Such components can provide
additional therapeutic benefit, act to affect the therapeutic
action of the pharmaceutical composition, or act towards preventing
any potential side effects which can be imposed as a result of
administration of the pharmaceutical composition.
[0412] The manner in which the compounds are administered can vary.
The compositions are preferably administered orally (e.g., in
liquid form within a solvent such as an aqueous or non-aqueous
liquid, or within a solid carrier). Preferred compositions for oral
administration include pills, tablets, capsules, caplets, syrups,
and solutions, including hard gelatin capsules and time-release
capsules. Compositions can be formulated in unit dose form, or in
multiple or subunit doses. Preferred compositions are in liquid or
semisolid form. Compositions including a liquid pharmaceutically
inert carrier such as water or other pharmaceutically compatible
liquids or semisolids can be used. The use of such liquids and
semisolids is well known to those of skill in the art.
[0413] The compositions can also be administered via injection,
i.e., intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously,
intraperitoneally, intraarterially, intrathecally; and
intracerebroventricularly. Intravenous administration is the
preferred method of injection. Suitable carriers for injection are
well known to those of skill in the art and include 5% dextrose
solutions, saline, and phosphate-buffered saline. The compounds can
also be administered as an infusion or injection (e.g., as a
suspension or as an emulsion in a pharmaceutically acceptable
liquid or mixture of liquids).
[0414] The formulations can also be administered using other means,
for example, rectal administration. Formulations useful for rectal
administration, such as suppositories, are well known to those of
skill in the art. The compounds can also be administered by
inhalation (e.g., in the form of an aerosol either nasally or using
delivery articles of the type set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 4,922,901
to Brooks et al., the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in
its entirety); topically (e.g., in lotion form); or transdermally
(e.g., using a transdermal patch, using technology that is
commercially available from Novartis and Alza Corporation).
Although it is possible to administer the compounds in the form of
a bulk active chemical, it is preferred to present each compound in
the form of a pharmaceutical composition or formulation for
efficient and effective administration.
[0415] Exemplary methods for administering such compounds will be
apparent to the skilled artisan. The usefulness of these
formulations can depend on the particular composition used and the
particular subject receiving the treatment. These formulations can
contain a liquid carrier that can be oily, aqueous, emulsified or
contain certain solvents suitable to the mode of
administration.
[0416] The compositions can be administered intermittently or at a
gradual, continuous, constant or controlled rate to a warm-blooded
animal (e.g., a mammal such as a mouse, rat, cat, rabbit, dog, pig,
cow, or monkey), but advantageously are administered to a human
being. In addition, the time of day and the number of times per day
that the pharmaceutical formulation is administered can vary.
[0417] Preferably, upon administration, the active ingredients
interact with receptor sites within the body of the subject that
affect the functioning of the CNS. More specifically, in treating a
CNS disorder, preferable administration is designed to optimize the
effect upon those relevant nicotinic acethylcholine receptor
(nAChR) subtypes that have an effect upon the functioning of the
CNS, while minimizing the effects upon muscle-type receptor
subtypes. Other suitable methods for administering the compounds of
the present invention are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,604,231 to
Smith et al., the contents of which are hereby incorporated by
reference.
[0418] In certain circumstances, the compounds described herein can
be employed as part of a pharmaceutical composition with other
compounds intended to prevent or treat a particular disorder. In
addition to effective amounts of the compounds described herein,
the pharmaceutical compositions can also include various other
components as additives or adjuncts. Exemplary pharmaceutically
acceptable components or adjuncts which are employed in relevant
circumstances include antioxidants, free-radical scavenging agents,
peptides, growth factors, antibiotics, bacteriostatic agents,
immunosuppressives, anticoagulants, buffering agents,
anti-inflammatory agents, anti-pyretics, time-release binders,
anesthetics, steroids, vitamins, minerals, and corticosteroids.
Such components can provide additional therapeutic benefit, act to
affect the therapeutic action of the pharmaceutical composition, or
act towards preventing any potential side effects that can be
imposed as a result of administration of the pharmaceutical
composition.
[0419] The appropriate dose of the compound is that amount
effective to prevent occurrence of the symptoms of the disorder or
to treat some symptoms of the disorder from which the patient
suffers. By "effective amount", "therapeutic amount" or "effective
dose" is meant that amount sufficient to elicit the desired
pharmacological or therapeutic effects, thus resulting in effective
prevention or treatment of the disorder.
[0420] When treating a CNS disorder, an effective amount of
compound is an amount sufficient to pass across the blood-brain
barrier of the subject, to bind to relevant receptor sites in the
brain of the subject and to modulate the activity of relevant nAChR
subtypes (e.g., provide neurotransmitter secretion, thus resulting
in effective prevention or treatment of the disorder) Prevention of
the disorder is manifested by delaying the onset of the symptoms of
the disorder. Treatment of the disorder is manifested by a decrease
in the symptoms associated with the disorder or an amelioration of
the recurrence of the symptoms of the disorder. Preferably, the
effective amount is sufficient to obtain the desired result, but
insufficient to cause appreciable side effects.
[0421] The effective dose can vary, depending upon factors such as
the condition of the patient, the severity of the symptoms of the
disorder, and the manner in which the pharmaceutical composition is
administered. For human patients, the effective dose of typical
compounds generally requires administering the compound in an
amount sufficient to modulate the activity of relevant CNS nAChRs
(e.g., to effect neurotransmitter release), but the amount should
be insufficient to induce effects on skeletal muscles and ganglia
to any significant degree. The effective dose of compounds will of
course differ from patient to patient, but in general includes
amounts starting where CNS effects or other desired therapeutic
effects occur but below the amount where muscular effects are
observed.
[0422] For use in treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction
and/or obesity, the effective dose of typical compounds generally
requires administering the compound in an amount sufficient to
decrease dopamine release, but the amount should be insufficient to
induce effects on skeletal muscles and ganglia to any significant
degree. A particular dose of compound effective in preventing
and/or treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction and/or obesity
(primarily but not necessarily the obesity associated drug or
nicotine cessation) is essentially ineffective in eliciting
activation of certain ganglionic-type nicotinic receptors at
concentration higher than 5 times, preferably higher than 100
times, and more preferably higher than 1,000 times than those
required for suppression of dopamine production and/or release.
This selectivity of certain compounds described herein against
those ganglionic-type receptors responsible for cardiovascular side
effects is demonstrated by a lack of the ability of those compounds
to activate nicotinic function of adrenal chromaffin tissue at
concentrations greater than those required for suppression of
dopamine production and/or release.
[0423] The compounds, when employed in effective amounts in
accordance with the method described herein, are selective to
certain relevant nAChRs, but do not interact significantly with
receptors associated with undesirable side effects at
concentrations at least greater than those required for modulating
the release of dopamine or other neurotransmitters. By this is
meant, for instance, that a particular dose of compound effective
in preventing and/or treating a CNS disorder is substantially
ineffective in eliciting activation of certain ganglionic-type
nAChRs at concentration higher than 5 times, preferably higher than
100 times, and more preferably higher than 1,000 times than those
required for modulation of neurotransmitter release. This
selectivity of certain compounds described herein against those
ganglionic-type receptors responsible for cardiovascular side
effects is demonstrated by a lack of the ability of those compounds
to activate nicotinic function of adrenal chromaffin tissue at
concentrations greater than those required for modulation of
dopamine release.
[0424] The compounds described herein, when employed in effective
amounts in accordance with the methods described herein, can
provide some degree of prevention of the progression of CNS
disorders, ameliorate symptoms of CNS disorders, and ameliorate to
some degree of the recurrence of CNS disorders. The effective
amounts of those compounds are typically below the threshold
concentration required to elicit any appreciable side effects, for
example those effects relating to skeletal muscle. The compounds
can be administered in a therapeutic window in which certain CNS
disorders are treated and certain side effects are avoided.
Ideally, the effective dose of the compounds described herein is
sufficient to provide the desired effects upon the CNS but is
insufficient (i.e., is not at a high enough level) to provide
undesirable side effects. Preferably, the compounds are
administered at a dosage effective for treating the CNS disorders
but less than 1/5, and often less than 1/10, the amount required to
elicit certain side effects to any significant degree.
[0425] Most preferably, effective doses are at very low
concentrations, where maximal effects are observed to occur, with a
minimum of side effects. Typically, the effective dose of such
compounds generally requires administering the compound in an
amount of less than 5 mg/kg of patient weight. Often, the compounds
of the present invention are administered in an amount from less
than about 1 ml/kg patent weight and usually less than about 100
.mu.g/kg of patient weight, but frequently between about 10 .mu.g
to less than 100 .mu.g/kg of patient weight. For compounds that do
not induce effects on muscle-type nicotinic receptors at low
concentrations, the effective dose is less than 5 mg/kg of patient
weight; and often such compounds are administered in an amount from
50 .mu.g to less than 5 mg/kg of patient weight. The foregoing
effective doses typically represent that amount administered as a
single dose, or as one or more doses administered over a 24-hour
period.
[0426] For human patients, the effective dose of typical compounds
generally requires administering the compound in an amount of at
least about 1, often at least about 10, and frequently at least
about 25 .mu.g/24 hr/patient. For human patients, the effective
dose of typical compounds requires administering the compound which
generally does not exceed about 500, often does not exceed about
400, and frequently does not exceed about 300 .mu.g/24 hr/patient.
In addition, the compositions are advantageously administered at an
effective dose such that the concentration of the compound within
the plasma of the patient normally does not exceed 500 pg/ml, often
does not exceed 300 pg/ml, and frequently does not exceed 100
pg/ml.
IV. METHODS OF USING THE COMPOUNDS AND/OR PHARMACEUTICAL
COMPOSITIONS
[0427] The compounds can be used to treat those types of conditions
and disorders for which other types of nicotinic compounds have
been proposed as therapeutics. See, for example, Williams et al.,
Drug News Perspec. 7(4):205 (1994), Arneric et al., CNS Drug Rev.
1(1):1 (1995), Arneric et al., Exp. Opin. Invest. Drugs 5(1):79
(1996), Bencherif et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 279:1413 (1996),
Lippiello et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 279:1422 (1996), Damaj
et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 291:390 (1999); Chiari et al.,
Anesthesiology 91:1447 (1999); Lavand'homme and Eisenbach,
Anesthesiology 91:1455 (1999); Neuroscience (1997), Holladay et
al., J. Med. Chem. 40(28):4169 (1997), Bannon et al., Science
279:77 (1998), PCT WO 94/08992, PCT WO 96/31475, and U.S. Pat. Nos.
5,583,140 to Bencherif et al., 5,597,919 to Dull et al., and
5,604,231 to Smith et al., the disclosures of each of which are
incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
[0428] More particularly, the certain compounds can be used to
treat those types of conditions and disorders for which nicotinic
compounds with selectivity for the .alpha.7 nAChR subtype have been
proposed as therapeutics. See, for example, Leonard et al.,
Schizophrenia Bulletin 22(3): 431 (1996), Freedman et al., Biol.
Psychiatry 38(1): 22 (1995), Heeschen et al., J. Clin. Invest. 100:
527 (2002), Utsugisawa et al., Molecular Brain Research 106(1-2):
88 (2002), U.S. Patent Application 2002/0016371, Levin and Rezvani,
Current Drug Targets: CNS and Neurological Disorders 1(4): 423
(2002)), O'Neill et al., Current Drug Targets: CNS and Neurological
Disorders 1(4): 399 (2002, Jeyarasasingam et al., Neuroscience
109(2): 275 (2002)), Xiao et al., Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. (US)
99(12): 8360 (2002)), PCT WO 99/62505, PCT WO 99/03859, PCT WO
97/30998, PCT WO 01/36417, PCT WO 02/15662, PCT WO 02/16355, PCT WO
02/16356, PCT WO 02/16357, PCT WO 02/16358, PCT WO 02/17358,
Stevens et al., Psychopharm. 136: 320 (1998), Dolle et al., J.
Labelled Comp. Radiopharm. 44: 785 (2001) and Macor et al., Bioorg.
Med. Chem. Lett. 11: 319 (2001) and references therein, the
contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference in
their entirety.
[0429] The compounds can also be used as adjunct therapy in
combination with existing therapies in the management of the
aforementioned types of diseases and disorders. In such situations,
it is preferably to administer the active ingredients in a manner
that minimizes effects upon nAChR subtypes such as those that are
associated with muscle and ganglia. This can be accomplished by
targeted drug delivery and/or by adjusting the dosage such that a
desired effect is obtained without meeting the threshold dosage
required to achieve significant side effects. The pharmaceutical
compositions can be used to ameliorate any of the symptoms
associated with those conditions, diseases, and disorders.
Representative classes of disorders that can be treated are
discussed in detail below.
Treatment of CNS Disorders
[0430] Examples of conditions and disorders that can be treated
include neurological disorders and neurodegenerative disorders,
and, in particular, CNS disorders. CNS disorders can be drug
induced; can be attributed to genetic predisposition, infection or
trauma; or can be of unknown etiology. CNS disorders comprise
neuropsychiatric disorders, neurological diseases, and mental
illnesses, and include neurodegenerative diseases, behavioral
disorders, cognitive disorders, and cognitive affective disorders.
There are several CNS disorders whose clinical manifestations have
been attributed to CNS dysfunction (i.e., disorders resulting from
inappropriate levels of neurotransmitter release, inappropriate
properties of neurotransmitter receptors, and/or inappropriate
interaction between neurotransmitters and neurotransmitter
receptors). Several CNS disorders can be attributed to a deficiency
of choline, dopamine, norepinephrine and/or serotonin.
[0431] Examples of CNS disorders that can be treated in accordance
with the present invention include pre-senile dementia (early onset
Alzheimer's disease), senile dementia (dementia of the Alzheimer's
type), Lewy Body dementia, micro-infarct dementia, AIDS-related
dementia, HIV-dementia, multiple cerebral infarcts, Parkinsonism
including Parkinson's disease, Pick's disease, progressive
supranuclear palsy, Huntington's chorea, tardive dyskinesia,
hyperkinesia, mania, attention deficit disorder, anxiety,
depression, dyslexia, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive
disorders, Tourette's syndrome, mild cognitive impairment (MCI),
age-associated memory impairment (AAMI), premature amnesic, and
cognitive disorders which are age-related or a consequence of
alcoholism, or immunodeficiency syndrome, or are associated with
vascular disorders, with genetic alterations (such as, for example,
trisomy 21) or with attention deficiencies or learning
deficiencies, acute or chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, peripheral
neurotrophies, and cerebral or spinal traumas. In addition, the
compounds can be used to treat nicotine addiction and/or other
behavioral disorders related to substances that lead to dependency
(e.g., alcohol, cocaine, heroin and other opiates,
psychostimulants, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates). Schizophrenia
is an example of a CNS disorder that is particularly amenable to
treatment by modulating the .alpha.7 nAChR subtype. The compounds
can also be administered to improve cognition and/or provide
neuroprotection, and these uses are also particularly amenable to
treatment with compounds, such as those compounds of the present
invention that are specific for the .alpha.7 nAChR subtype.
[0432] Schizophrenic patients suffer from positive symptoms
(hallucination) and negative symptoms (depression and cognitive
deficiency). With respect to treatment of schizophrenia, modulation
of the .alpha.7 receptor tends to be more important than modulation
of the .alpha.4.beta.2 receptor with respect to treating
hallucination. However, modulation of the .alpha.4.beta.2 receptor
is useful for treating the negative symptoms associated
schizophrenia (as well as those aggravated with conventional
anti-schizophrenia compounds), such as mood alteration, attention
deficit and cognitive deficiency.
[0433] Those compounds that bind to both receptors (or mixtures of
compounds, where one binds to the .alpha.7 receptor and another
binds to the .alpha.4.beta.2 receptor) can be used to not only
treat the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, but also
common side effects associated with conventional anti-schizophrenia
treatments. The compounds can also provide a neuroprotective effect
to these patients.
[0434] The disorders can be treated and/or prevented by
administering to a patient in need of treatment or prevention
thereof an effective treatment or preventative amount of a compound
that provides some degree of prevention of the progression of a CNS
disorder (i.e., provides protective effects), ameliorating the
symptoms of the disorder, and ameliorating the recurrence of the
disorder.
Anti-Inflammatory Uses
[0435] Excessive inflammation and tumor necrosis factor synthesis
cause morbidity and even mortality in a variety of diseases. These
diseases include, but are not limited to, endotoxemia, sepsis,
rheumatoid arthritis, and irritable bowel disease. The nervous
system, primarily through the vagus nerve, is known to regulate the
magnitude of the innate immune response by inhibiting the release
of macrophage tumor necrosis factor (TNF). This physiological
mechanism is known as the "cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway"
(see, for example, Tracey, Nature 420: 853 (2002)).
[0436] The nicotinic acetylcholine receptor .alpha.7 subunit is
required for acetylcholine inhibition of macrophage TNF release,
and also inhibits release of other cytokines. Agonists (or, at
elevated dosages, partial agonists) at the .alpha.7-specific
receptor subtype can inhibit the TNF-modulated inflammatory
response. Accordingly, those compounds described herein that are
.alpha.7 agonists can be used to treat inflammatory disorders
characterized by excessive synthesis of TNF (see also Wang et al.,
Nature 421: 384 (2003)).
[0437] Inflammatory conditions that can be treated or prevented by
administering the compounds described herein include, but are not
limited to, chronic and acute inflammation, psoriasis, gout, acute
pseudogout, acute gouty arthritis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoarthritis, allograft rejection, chronic transplant rejection,
asthma, atherosclerosis, mononuclear-phagocyte dependent lung
injury, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, atopic dermatitis, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome,
acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease, inflammatory bowel
disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, acute cholangitis,
aphteous stomatitis, glomerulonephritis, lupus nephritis,
thrombosis, and graft vs. host reaction. Fibromyalgia syndrome can
also be treated with agonists of the .alpha.7 receptor.
[0438] Minimizing the Inflammatory Response Associated with
Bacterial and/or Viral Infection Many bacterial and/or viral
infections are associated with side effects brought on by the
formation of toxins, and the body's natural response to the
bacteria or virus and/or the toxins. Examples of such bacterial
infections include anthrax, botulism, and sepsis. As discussed
above, the body's response to infection often involves generating a
significant amount of TNF and/or other cytokines. The
over-expression of these cytokines can result in significant
injury, such as septic shock, endotoxic shock, urosepsis, and toxic
shock syndrome.
[0439] Cytokine expression is mediated by the .alpha.7 nAChR, and
can be inhibited by administering agonists or partial agonists of
these receptors. Those compounds described herein that are agonists
or partial agonists of these receptors can therefore be used to
minimize the inflammatory response associated with bacterial
infection, as well as viral and fungal infections. Certain of the
compounds themselves can also have antimicrobial properties.
[0440] These compounds can also be used as adjunct therapy in
combination with existing therapies to manage bacterial, viral and
fungal infections, such as antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals.
Antitoxins can also be used to bind to toxins produced by the
infectious agents and allow the bound toxins to pass through the
body without generating an inflammatory response. Examples of
antitoxins are disclosed, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,043
to Bundle et al., incorporated herein by reference. Other agents
effective against bacterial and other toxins can be effective and
their therapeutic effect can be complimented by co-administration
with the compounds described herein.
Analgesic Uses
[0441] The compounds can be administered to treat and/or prevent
pain, including neurologic, neuropathic and chronic pain. The
analgesic activity of compounds described herein can be
demonstrated in models of persistent inflammatory pain and of
neuropathic pain, performed as described in U.S. Published Patent
Application No. 20010056084 A1 to Allgeier et al. (e.g., mechanical
hyperalgesia in the complete Freund's adjuvant rat model of
inflammatory pain and mechanical hyperalgesia in the mouse partial
sciatic nerve ligation model of neuropathic pain). The analgesic
effect is suitable for treating pain of various genesis or
etiology, in particular in treating inflammatory pain and
associated hyperalgesia, neuropathic pain, and associated
hyperalgesia, chronic pain (e.g., severe chronic pain,
post-operative pain, and pain associated with various conditions
including cancer, angina, renal or billiary colic, menstruation,
migraine, and gout). Inflammatory pain can be of diverse genesis,
including arthritis and rheumatoid disease, teno-synovitis, and
vasculitis. Neuropathic pain includes trigeminal or herpetic
neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy pain, causalgia, low back pain, and
deafferentation syndromes such as brachial plexus avulsion.
[0442] An additional class of pains particularly suited to
treatment with the present compounds are injury-related or
"nociceptive" pains. Nicotine-induced antinociception appears to be
a complex phenomenon that involves multiple nicotinic receptor
subtypes depending on the pain type and sites of action. Based on
available pharmacological data, however, it is evident that
neuronal nAChRs are engaged; specifically, .alpha.4.beta.2 neuronal
subtypes have been implicated in thermal acute pain tests such as
hot-plate (and tail-flick assays (which involves a spinal reflex).
The .alpha.7 nAChR is also associated with modulating pain
transmission in the CNS in a variety of species and pain tests, as
shown by studies suggesting that activation of .alpha.7 receptors
in the CNS elicits antinociceptive effects in an acute thermal pain
model. See, for instance, Damaj, M. I., et al., The antinociceptive
effects of .alpha.7 nicotinic agonists in an acute pain model.
Neuropharmacology 39:2785-2791 (2000) (the disclosure of which is
hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety), and
references cited therein, which provide guidance regarding
appropriate animal models for evaluating the compounds described
herein, including an acute thermal pain model in mice.
[0443] Additional animal models for evaluating antinociceptive
activities of the compounds herein or antinociceptive activity and
behavioral effects characteristic of nicotinic ligands with
selectivity for neuronal nAChRs are described, for instance, in
Bannon, A. W., et al., ABT-594
[(R)-5-(2-azetidinylmethoxy)-2-chloropyridine]: a novel, orally
effective antinociceptive agent acting via neuronal nicotinic
acetylcholine receptors: II. In vivo characterization. J.
Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 285:787-794 (1998) (the disclosure of which
is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety),
including: a rat model of acute thermal (hot box) and persistent
chemical (formalin test) pain; a rodent model for effects on motor
function (to differentiate motor function from analgesic effects)
and electroencephalogram (EEG; to detect morphine-like sedating
side effects), and the use of opioid receptor antagonists and nAChR
antagonists, such as mecamylamine, to show nAChR specificity.
Further relevant animal models are described, for instance, in
Damaj. M. I., et al., Antinociceptive and pharmacological effects
of metanicotine, a selective nicotinic agonist. J. Pharmacol. Exp.
Ther. 291:390-398 (1999) (the disclosure of which is hereby
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety), including the
following: rodent models for antinociceptive activity and
behavioral effects of nicotinic ligands with selectivity for
neuronal nAChRs: acute thermal (mouse tail-flick and hot-plate
tests), mechanical (paw-pressure test in rats), and visceral
[paraphenylquinone (PPQ)] pain tests; persistent and chronic pain
(mouse formalin test and arthritic pain model, respectively);
behavioral models (locomotor activity, drug discrimination, and
body temperature measurement), for ascertaining nicotinic effects
and evaluating a compound as a potential analgesic drug with fewer
side effects than those presently available.
[0444] While not wishing to be bound to a particular theory, it is
believed that some analgesia is associated with the .alpha.4.beta.2
receptor, and some analgesia is associated with the .alpha.7
receptor. Accordingly, those compounds that bind to both receptors
(or a combination of compounds that bind to both receptors) can
offer a wider spectrum of analgesia than compounds that only bind
to one of these receptors.
Inhibition of Neovascularization
[0445] The .alpha.7 nAChR is also associated with
neovascularization. Inhibition of neovascularization, for example,
by administering antagonists (or at certain dosages, partial
agonists) of the .alpha.7 nAChR can treat or prevent conditions
characterized by undesirable neovascularization or angiogenesis.
Such conditions can include those characterized by inflammatory
angiogenesis and/or ischemia-induced angiogenesis.
Neovascularization associated with tumor growth can also be
inhibited by administering those compounds described herein that
function as antagonists or partial agonists of .alpha.7 nAChR.
[0446] Specific antagonism of .alpha.7 nAChR-specific activity
reduces the angiogenic response to inflammation, ischemia, and
neoplasia. Guidance regarding appropriate animal model systems for
evaluating the compounds described herein can be found, for
example, in Heeschen et al., J. Clin. Invest. 110(4): 527 (2002),
incorporated herein by reference regarding disclosure of
.alpha.7-specific inhibition of angiogenesis and cellular (in
vitro) and animal modeling of angiogenic activity relevant to human
disease, especially the Lewis lung tumor model (in vivo, in
mice--see, in particular, pages 529, and 532-533).
[0447] Representative tumor types that can be treated using the
compounds described herein include non-small cell lung cancer
(NSCLC), ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast carcinoma, colon
carcinoma, rectum carcinoma, lung carcinoma, oropharynx carcinoma,
hypopharynx carcinoma, esophagus carcinoma, stomach carcinoma,
pancreas carcinoma, liver carcinoma, gallbladder carcinoma, bile
duct carcinoma, small intestine carcinoma, urinary tract carcinoma,
kidney carcinoma, bladder carcinoma, urothelium carcinoma, female
genital tract carcinoma, cervix carcinoma, uterus carcinoma,
ovarian carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, gestational trophoblastic
disease, male genital tract carcinoma, prostate carcinoma, seminal
vesicles carcinoma, testes carcinoma, germ cell tumors, endocrine
gland carcinoma, thyroid carcinoma, adrenal carcinoma, pituitary
gland carcinoma, skin carcinoma, hemangiomas, melanomas, sarcomas,
bone and soft tissue sarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, tumors of the
brain, tumors of the nerves, tumors of the eyes, tumors of the
meninges, astrocytomas, gliomas, glioblastomas, retinoblastomas,
neuromas, neuroblastomas, Schwannomas, meningiomas, solid tumors
arising from hematopoietic malignancies (such as leukemias,
chloromas, plasmacytomas, and the plaques and tumors of mycosis
fungoides and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma/leukemia), and solid tumors
arising from lymphomas.
[0448] The compounds can also be administered in conjunction with
other forms of anti-cancer treatment, including co-administration
with antineoplastic antitumor agents such as cis-platin,
adriamycin, daunomycin, and the like, and/or anti-VEGF (vascular
endothelial growth factor) agents, as such are known in the
art.
[0449] The compounds can be administered in such a manner that they
are targeted to the tumor site. For example, the compounds can be
administered in microspheres, microparticles or liposomes
conjugated to various antibodies that direct the microparticles to
the tumor. Additionally, the compounds can be present in
microspheres, microparticles or liposomes that are appropriately
sized to pass through the arteries and veins, but lodge in
capillary beds surrounding tumors and administer the compounds
locally to the tumor. Such drug delivery devices are known in the
art.
Treatment of Drug Addiction, Nicotine Addiction and/or Obesity
[0450] The compounds can be used to treat drug addiction, nicotine
addiction and/or obesity, such as the obesity associated with drug
cessation. The compounds can also be used as adjunct therapy in
combination with existing therapies in the management of the
aforementioned types of diseases and disorders. In such situations,
it is preferable to administer the active ingredients to in a
manner that optimizes effects upon dopamine production and/or
secretion, while minimizing effects upon receptor subtypes such as
those that are associated with muscle and ganglia. This can be
accomplished by targeted drug delivery and/or by adjusting the
dosage such that a desired effect is obtained without meeting the
threshold dosage required to achieve significant side effects.
[0451] In this embodiment, the compounds have the ability to bind
to, and in most circumstances, antagonize or partially antagonize
one or more nicotinic receptors of the brain of the patient that
modulate dopamine release, other than the .alpha.4.beta.2 receptor,
at concentrations at which the .alpha.4.beta.2 receptor is largely
unaffected. As such, such compounds have the ability to express
nicotinic pharmacology, and in particular, to act as dopamine
antagonists.
[0452] Accordingly, in this embodiment, the compounds are effective
at suppressing of dopamine production and/or release, and can be
used to treat drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity at
effective at concentrations that are not sufficient to elicit any
appreciable side effects, as is demonstrated by decreased effects
on preparations believed to reflect effects on the cardiovascular
system, or effects to skeletal muscle. As such, administration of
the compounds provides a therapeutic window in which treatment of
drug addiction, nicotine addiction and/or obesity is effected, and
side effects are avoided. That is, an effective dose of a compound
of the present invention is sufficient to provide the desired
antagonistic effects on dopamine production and/or secretion, but
is insufficient (i.e., is not at a high enough level) to provide
undesirable side effects. Preferably, the compounds results in
treatment of drug addiction, nicotine addiction and/or obesity upon
administration of less 1/3, frequently less than 1/5, and often
less than 1/10, that amount sufficient to cause any side effects to
a significant degree.
Other Disorders
[0453] In addition to treating CNS disorders, inflammatory
disorders, and neovascular disorders, and inhibiting the pain
response, the compounds can be also used to prevent or treat
certain other conditions, diseases, and disorders. Examples include
autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, disorders associated with
cytokine release, cachexia secondary to infection (e.g., as occurs
in AIDS. AIDS related complex and neoplasia), as well as those
indications set forth in PCT WO 98/25619. The compounds can also be
administered to treat convulsions such as those that are
symptomatic of epilepsy, and to treat conditions such as syphilis
and Creutzfeld-Jakob disease.
Diagnostic Uses
[0454] The compounds can be used in diagnostic compositions, such
as probes, particularly when they are modified to include
appropriate labels. The probes can be used, for example, to
determine the relative number and/or function of specific
receptors, particularly the .alpha.4.beta.2 or .alpha.7 receptor
subtypes. The compounds of the present invention most preferably
are labeled with a radioactive isotopic moiety such as .sup.11C,
.sup.18F, .sup.76Br, .sup.123I or .sup.125I, as discussed in PCT WO
01/82979 to Bencherif et al.
[0455] The administered compounds can be detected using known
detection methods appropriate for the label used. Examples of
detection methods include position emission topography (PET) and
single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The radiolabels
described above are useful in PET (e.g., .sup.11C, .sup.18F or
.sup.76Br) and SPECT (e.g., .sup.123I) imaging, with half-lives of
about 20.4 minutes for .sup.11C, about 109 minutes for .sup.18F,
about 13 hours for .sup.123I, and about 16 hours for .sup.76Br. A
high specific activity is desired to visualize the selected
receptor subtypes at non-saturating concentrations. The
administered doses typically are below the toxic range and provide
high contrast images. The compounds are expected to be capable of
administration in non-toxic levels. Determination of dose is
carried out in a manner known to one skilled in the art of
radiolabel imaging. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,969,144 to
London et al.
[0456] The compounds can be administered using known techniques.
See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,969,144 to London et al. The
compounds can be administered in formulation compositions that
incorporate other ingredients, such as those types of ingredients
that are useful in formulating a diagnostic composition. Compounds
useful in accordance with carrying out the present invention most
preferably are employed in forms of high purity. See U.S. Pat. No.
5,853,696 to Elmalch et al.
[0457] After the compounds are administered to a subject (e.g., a
human subject), the presence of that compound within the subject
can be imaged and quantified by appropriate techniques in order to
indicate the presence, quantity, and functionality of selected
nicotinic cholinergic receptor subtypes. In addition to humans, the
compounds can also be administered to animals, such as mice, rats,
dogs, and monkeys. SPECT and PET imaging can be carried out using
any appropriate technique and apparatus. See Villemagne et al., In:
Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors: Pharmacology and Therapeutic
Opportunities, Arneric et al. (Eds.), 235-250 (1998) and U.S. Pat.
No. 5,853,696 to Elmalch et al. for a disclosure of representative
imaging techniques.
[0458] The radiolabeled compounds bind with high affinity to
selective nAChR subtypes (e.g., .alpha.4.beta.2 or .alpha.7) and
preferably exhibit negligible non-specific binding to other
nicotinic cholinergic receptor subtypes (e.g., those receptor
subtypes associated with muscle and ganglia). As such, the
compounds can be used as agents for noninvasive imaging of
nicotinic cholinergic receptor subtypes within the body of a
subject, particularly within the brain for diagnosis associated
with a variety of CNS diseases and disorders.
[0459] In one aspect, the diagnostic compositions can be used in a
method to diagnose disease in a subject, such as a human patient.
The method involves administering to that patient a detectably
labeled compound as described herein, and detecting the binding of
that compound to selected nicotinic receptor subtypes (e.g.,
.alpha.7 receptor subtype). Those skilled in the art of using
diagnostic tools, such as PET and SPECT, can use the radiolabeled
compounds described herein to diagnose a wide variety of conditions
and disorders, including conditions and disorders associated with
dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems. Such
disorders include a wide variety of CNS diseases and disorders,
including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and
schizophrenia. These and other representative diseases and
disorders that can be evaluated include those that are set forth in
U.S. Pat. No. 5,952,339 to Bencherif et al., the contents of which
are hereby incorporated by reference.
[0460] In another aspect, the diagnostic compositions can be used
in a method to monitor selective nicotinic receptor subtypes of a
subject, such as a human patient. The method involves administering
a detectably labeled compound as described herein to that patient,
and detecting the binding of that compound to selected nicotinic
receptor subtypes (e.g., the .alpha.7 receptor subtype).
[0461] The following examples are provided to further illustrate
the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting
thereof.
V. BIOLOGICAL ASSAYS
[0462] Radioligand Binding at CNS nAChR
.alpha.4.beta.2 Subtype
[0463] Rats (female, Sprague-Dawley), weighing 150-250 g, were
maintained on a 12 h light/dark cycle and were allowed free access
to water and food supplied by PMI Nutrition International, Inc.
Animals were anaesthetized with 70% CO2, then decapitated. Brains
were removed and placed on an ice-cold platform. The cerebral
cortex was removed and placed in 20 volumes (weight: volume) of
ice-cold preparative buffer (137 mM NaCl, 10.7 mM KCl, 5.8 mM
KH2PO4, 8 mM Na2HPO4, 20 mM HEPES (free acid), 5 mM iodoacetamide,
1.6 mM EDTA, pH 7.4); PMSF, dissolved in methanol to a final
concentration of 100 .mu.M, was added and the suspension was
homogenized by Polytron. The homogenate was centrifuged at
18,000.times.g for 20 min at 4.degree. C. and the resulting pellet
was re-suspended in 20 volumes of ice-cold water. After 60 min
incubation on ice, a new pellet was collected by centrifugation at
18,000.times.g for 20 min at 4.degree. C. The final pellet was
re-suspended in 10 volumes of buffer and stored at -20.degree. C.
On the day of the assay, tissue was thawed, centrifuged at
18,000.times.g for 20 min, and then re-suspended in ice-cold PBS
(Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline, 138 mM NaCl, 2.67 mM KCl,
1.47 mM KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 8.1 mM Na.sub.2HPO.sub.4, 0.9 mM
CaCl.sub.2, 0.5 mM MgCl.sub.2, Invitrogen/Gibco, pH 7.4) to a final
concentration of approximately 4 mg protein/ml. Protein was
determined by the method of Lowry et al., J. Biol. Chem. 193: 265
(1951), using bovine serum albumin as the standard.
[0464] The binding of [3H]nicotine was measured using a
modification of the methods of Romano et al., Science 210: 647
(1980) and Marks et al., Mol. Pharmacol. 30: 427 (1986). The
[3H]nicotine (Specific Activity=81.5 Ci/mmol) was obtained from NEN
Research Products. The binding of [.sup.3H]nicotine was measured
using a 3 h incubation at 4.degree. C. Incubations were conducted
in 48-well micro-titre plates and contained about 400 .mu.g of
protein per well in a final incubation volume of 300 .mu.L. The
incubation buffer was PBS and the final concentration of
[.sup.3H]nicotine was 5 nM. The binding reaction was terminated by
filtration of the protein containing bound ligand onto glass fiber
filters (GF/B, Brandel) using a Brandel Tissue Harvester at
4.degree. C. Filters were soaked in de-ionized water containing
0.33% polyethyleneimine to reduce non-specific binding. Each filter
was washed with ice-cold buffer (3.times.1 ml). Non-specific
binding was determined by inclusion of 10 .mu.M non-radioactive
L-nicotine (Acros Organics) in selected wells.
[0465] The inhibition of [.sup.3H]nicotine binding by test
compounds was determined by including seven different
concentrations of the test compound in selected wells. Each
concentration was replicated in triplicate. IC.sub.50 values were
estimated as the concentration of compound that inhibited 50
percent of specific [3H]nicotine binding. Inhibition constants (Ki
values), reported in nM, were calculated from the IC.sub.50 values
using the method of Cheng et al., Biochem. Pharmacol. 22: 3099
(1973).
.alpha.7 Subtype
[0466] Rats (female, Sprague-Dawley), weighing 150-250 g, were
maintained on a 12 h light/dark cycle and were allowed free access
to water and food supplied by PMI Nutrition International, Inc.
Animals were anaesthetized with 70% CO2, then decapitated. Brains
were removed and placed on an ice-cold platform. The hippocampus
was removed and placed in 10 volumes (weight: volume) of ice-cold
preparative buffer (137 mM NaCl, 10.7 mM KCl, 5.8 mM
KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 8 mM Na.sub.2HPO.sub.4, 20 mM HEPES (free acid),
5 mM iodoacetamide, 1.6 mM EDTA, pH 7.4); PMSF, dissolved in
methanol to a final concentration of 100 .mu.M, was added and the
tissue suspension was homogenized by Polytron. The homogenate was
centrifuged at 18,000.times.g for 20 min at 4.degree. C. and the
resulting pellet was re-suspended in 10 volumes of ice-cold water.
After 60 min incubation on ice, a new pellet was collected by
centrifugation at 18,000.times.g for 20 min at 4.degree. C. The
final pellet was re-suspended in 10 volumes of buffer and stored at
-20.degree. C. On the day of the assay, tissue was thawed,
centrifuged at 18,000.times.g for 20 min, and then re-suspended in
ice-cold PBS (Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline, 138 mM NaCl,
2.67 mM KCl, 1.47 mM KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 8.1 mM Na.sub.2HPO.sub.4,
0.9 mM CaCl.sub.2, 0.5 mM MgCl.sub.2, Invitrogen/Gibco, pH 7.4) to
a final concentration of approximately 2 mg protein/ml. Protein was
determined by the method of Lowry et al., J. Biol. Chem. 193: 265
(1951), using bovine serum albumin as the standard.
[0467] The binding of [.sup.3H]MLA was measured using a
modification of the methods of Davies et al., Neuropharmacol. 38:
679 (1999). [.sup.3H]MLA (Specific Activity=25-35 Ci/mmol) was
obtained from Tocris. The binding of [.sup.3H]MLA was determined
using a 2 h incubation at 21.degree. C. Incubations were conducted
in 48-well micro-titre plates and contained about 200 pg of protein
per well in a final incubation volume of 300 .mu.L. The incubation
buffer was PBS and the final concentration of [.sup.3H]MLA was 5
nM. The binding reaction was terminated by filtration of the
protein containing bound ligand onto glass fiber filters (GF/B,
Brandel) using a Brandel Tissue Harvester at room temperature.
Filters were soaked in de-ionized water containing 0.33%
polyethyleneimine to reduce non-specific binding. Each filter was
washed with PBS (3.times.1 ml) at room temperature. Non-specific
binding was determined by inclusion of 50 .mu.M non-radioactive MLA
in selected wells.
[0468] The inhibition of [.sup.3H]MLA binding by test compounds was
determined by including seven different concentrations of the test
compound in selected wells. Each concentration was replicated in
triplicate. IC.sub.50 values were estimated as the concentration of
compound that inhibited 50 percent of specific [.sup.3H]MLA
binding. Inhibition constants (Ki values), reported in nM, were
calculated from the IC.sub.50 values using the method of Cheng et
al., Biochem. Pharmacol. 22: 3099-3108 (1973).
Determination of Dopamine Release
[0469] Dopamine release was measured using striatal synaptosomes
obtained from rat brain, according to the procedures set forth by
rapier et al., J. Neurochem. 54: 937 (1990). Rats (female,
Sprague-Dawley), weighing 150-250 g, were maintained on a 12 h
light/dark cycle and were allowed free access to water and food
supplied by PMI Nutrition International, Inc.
[0470] Animals were anaesthetized with 70% CO.sub.2, then
decapitated. The brains were quickly removed and the striata
dissected. Striatal tissue from each of 2 rats was pooled and
homogenized in ice-cold 0.32 M sucrose (5 ml) containing 5 mM
HEPES, pH 7.4, using a glass/glass homogenizer. The tissue was then
centrifuged at 1,000.times.g for 10 min. The pellet was discarded
and the supernatant was centrifuged at 12,000.times.g for 20 min.
The resulting pellet was re-suspended in perfusion buffer
containing monoamine oxidase inhibitors (128 mM NaCl, 1.2 mM
KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 2.4 mM KCl, 3.2 mM CaCl.sub.2, 1.2 mM MgSO.sub.4,
25 mM HEPES, 1 mM ascorbic acid, 0.02 mM pargyline HCl and 10 mM
glucose, pH 7.4) and centrifuged for 15 min at 25,000.times.g. The
final pellet was resuspended in perfusion buffer (1.4 ml) for
immediate use.
[0471] The synaptosomal suspension was incubated for 10 min at
37.degree. C. to restore metabolic activity. [.sup.3H]Dopamine
([.sup.3H]DA, specific activity=28.0 Ci/mmol, NEN Research
Products) was added at a final concentration of 0.1 .mu.M and the
suspension was incubated at 37.degree. C. for another 10 min.
Aliquots of tissue (50 .mu.l) and perfusion buffer (100 .mu.l) were
loaded into the suprafusion chambers of a Brandel Suprafusion
System (series 2500, Gaithersburg, Md.). Perfusion buffer (room
temperature) was pumped into the chambers at a rate of 3 ml/min for
a wash period of 8 min. Test compound (10 .mu.M) or nicotine (10
.mu.M) was then applied in the perfusion stream for 40 sec.
Fractions (12 sec each) were continuously collected from each
chamber throughout the experiment to capture basal release and
agonist-induced peak release and to re-establish the baseline after
the agonist application. The perfusate was collected directly into
scintillation vials, to which scintillation fluid was added. [3H]DA
released was quantified by scintillation counting. For each
chamber, the integrated area of the peak was normalized to its
baseline.
[0472] Release was expressed as a percentage of release obtained
with an equal concentration of L-nicotine. Within each assay, each
test compound was replicated using 2-3 chambers; replicates were
averaged. When appropriate, dose-response curves of test compound
were determined. The maximal activation for individual compounds
(E.sub.max) was determined as a percentage of the maximal
activation induced by L-nicotine. The compound concentration
resulting in half maximal activation (EC.sub.50) of specific ion
flux was also defined.
[0473] Antagonism of dopamine release can also be evaluated using
the assays described in Grady et al., "Characterization of
nicotinic receptor mediated [.sup.3H]dopamine release from
synaptosomes prepared from mouse striatum," J. Neurochem. 59:
848-856 (1992) and Soliakov and Wonnacott, "Voltage-sensitive Ca2+
channels involved in nicotinic receptor-mediated [3H]dopamine
release from rat striatal synaptosomes," J. Neurochem. 67:163-170
(1996).
Selectivity Vs. Peripheral nAChRs
Interaction at the Human Muscle Subtype
[0474] Activation of muscle-type nAChR was established on the human
clonal line TE671/RD, which is derived from an embryonal
rhabdomyosarcoma (Stratton et al., Carcinogen 10: 899 (1989)).
These cells express receptors that have pharmacological (Lukas, J.
Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 251: 175 (1989)), electrophysiological
(Oswald et al., Neurosci. Lett. 96: 207 (1989)), and molecular
biological profiles (Luther et al., J. Neurosci. 9: 1082 (1989))
similar to the muscle-type nAChR.
[0475] TE671/RD cells were maintained in proliferative growth phase
according to routine protocols (Bencherif et al., Mol. Cell.
Neurosci. 2: 52 (1991) and Bencherif et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp.
Ther. 257: 946 (1991)). Cells were cultured in Dulbecco's modified
Eagle's medium (Gibco/BRL) with 10% horse serum (Gibco/BRL), 5%
fetal bovine serum (HyClone, Logan Utah), 1 mM sodium pyruvate, 4
mM L-Glutamine, and 50,000 units penicillin-streptomycin (Irvine
Scientific). When cells were 80% confluent, they were plated to 6
well polystyrene plates (Costar). Experiments were conducted when
the cells reached 100% confluency.
[0476] Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) function was
assayed using .sup.86Rb+ efflux according to the method described
by Lukas et al., Anal. Biochem. 175: 212 (1988). On the day of the
experiment, growth media was gently removed from the well and
growth media containing .sup.86Rubidium chloride (106 .mu.Ci/ml)
was added to each well. Cells were incubated at 37.degree. C. for a
minimum of 3 h. After the loading period, excess .sup.86Rb+ was
removed and the cells were washed twice with label-free Dulbecco's
phosphate buffered saline (138 mM NACl, 2.67 mM KCl, 1.47 mM
KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 8.1 mM Na.sub.2HPO.sub.4, 0.9 mM CaCl.sub.2, 0.5
mM MgCl.sub.2, Invitrogen/Gibco, pH 7.4), taking care not to
disturb the cells. Next, cells were exposed to either 100 .mu.M of
test compound, 100 .mu.M of L-nicotine (Acros Organics) or buffer
alone for 4 min. Following the exposure period, the supernatant
containing the released .sup.86Rb+ was removed and transferred to
scintillation vials. Scintillation fluid was added and released
radioactivity was measured by liquid scintillation counting.
[0477] Within each assay, each point had 2 replicates, which were
averaged. The amount of .sup.86Rb+ release was compared to both a
positive control (100 .mu.M L-nicotine) and a negative control
(buffer alone) to determine the percent release relative to that of
L-nicotine.
[0478] When appropriate, dose-response curves of test compound were
determined. The maximal activation for individual compounds
(E.sub.max) was determined as a percentage of the maximal
activation induced by L-nicotine. The compound concentration
resulting in half maximal activation (EC.sub.50) of specific ion
flux was also determined.
Interaction at the Rat Ganglionic Subtype
[0479] Activation of rat ganglion nAChR was established on the
pheochromocytoma clonal line PC12, which is a continuous clonal
cell line of neural crest origin, derived from a tumor of the rat
adrenal medulla. These cells express ganglion-like neuronal
nicotinic receptors (see Whiting et al., Nature 327: 515 (1987);
Lukas, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 251: 175 (1989); Whiting et al.,
Mol. Brain. Res. 10: 61 (1990)).
[0480] Rat PC12 cells were maintained in proliferative growth phase
according to routine protocols (Bencherif et al., Mol. Cell.
Neurosci. 2: 52 (1991) and Bencherif et al., J. Pharmacol. Exp.
Ther. 257: 946 (1991)). Cells were cultured in Dulbecco's modified
Eagle's medium (Gibco/BRL) with 10% horse serum (Gibco/BRL), 5%
fetal bovine serum (HyClone, Logan Utah), 1 mM sodium pyruvate, 4
mM L-Glutamine, and 50,000 units penicillin-streptomycin (Irvine
Scientific). When cells were 80% confluent, they were plated to 6
well Nunc plates (Nunclon) and coated with 0.03% poly-L-lysine
(Sigma, dissolved in 100 mM boric acid). Experiments were conducted
when the cells reached 80% confluency.
[0481] Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) function was
assayed using .sup.86Rb+ efflux according to a method described by
Lukas et al., Anal. Biochem. 175: 212 (1988). On the day of the
experiment, growth media was gently removed from the well and
growth media containing .sup.86Rubidium chloride (106 .mu.Ci/ml)
was added to each well. Cells were incubated at 37.degree. C. for a
minimum of 3 h. After the loading period, excess .sup.86Rb+ was
removed and the cells were washed twice with label-free Dulbecco's
phosphate buffered saline (138 mM NaCl, 2.67 mM KCl, 1.47 mM
KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 8.1 mM Na.sub.2HPO.sub.4, 0.9 mM CaCl.sub.2, 0.5
mM MgCl.sub.2, Invitrogen/Gibco, pH. 7.4), taking care not to
disturb the cells. Next, cells were exposed to either 100 .mu.M of
test compound, 100 .mu.M of nicotine or buffer alone for 4 min.
Following the exposure period, the supernatant containing the
released .sup.86Rb+ was removed and transferred to scintillation
vials. Scintillation fluid was added and released radioactivity was
measured by liquid scintillation counting.
[0482] Within each assay, each point had 2 replicates, which were
averaged. The amount of .sup.86Rb+ release was compared to both a
positive control (100 .mu.M nicotine) and a negative control
(buffer alone) to determine the percent release relative to that of
L-nicotine.
[0483] When appropriate, dose-response curves of test compound were
determined. The maximal activation for individual compounds
(E.sub.max) was determined as a percentage of the maximal
activation induced by L-nicotine. The compound concentration
resulting in half maximal activation (EC.sub.50) of specific ion
flux was also determined.
Interaction at the Human Ganglionic Subtype
[0484] The cell line SH--SY5Y is a continuous line derived by
sequential subcloning of the parental cell line, SK--N--SH, which
was originally obtained from a human peripheral neuroblastoma.
SH--SY5Y cells express a ganglion-like nAChR (Lukas et al., Mol.
Cell. Neurosci. 4: 1 (1993)). Human SH--SY5Y cells were maintained
in proliferative growth phase according to routine protocols
(Bencherif et al. Mol Cell Neurosci 2: 52 (1991) and Bencherif et
al. J. Pharmacol Exp. Ther. 257: 946 (1991)). Cells were cultured
in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (Gibco/BRL) with 10% horse
serum (Gibco/BRL), 5% fetal bovine serum (HyClone, Logan Utah), 1
mM sodium pyruvate, 4 mM L-Glutamine, and 50,000 units
penicillin-streptomycin (Irvine Scientific). When cells were 80%
confluent, they were plated to 6 well polystyrene plates (Costar).
Experiments were conducted when the cells reached 100% confluency.
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) function was assayed using
.sup.86Rb+ efflux according to a method described by Lukas et al.,
Anal. Biochem. 175: 212 (1988). On the day of the experiment,
growth media was gently removed from the well and growth media
containing .sup.86Rubidium chloride (106 .mu.Ci/ml) was added to
each well. Cells were incubated at 37.degree. C. for a minimum of 3
h. After the loading period, excess .sup.86Rb+ was removed and the
cells were washed twice with label-free Dulbecco's phosphate
buffered saline (138 mM NaCl, 2.67 mM KCl, 1.47 mM
KH.sub.2PO.sub.4, 8.1 mM Na.sub.2HPO.sub.4, 0.9 mM CaCl.sub.2, 0.5
mM MgCl.sub.2, Invitrogen/Gibco, pH 7.4), taking care not to
disturb the cells. Next, cells were exposed to either 100 .mu.M of
test compound, 100 .mu.M of nicotine, or buffer alone for 4 min.
Following the exposure period, the supernatant containing the
released .sup.86Rb+ was removed and transferred to scintillation
vials. Scintillation fluid was added and released radioactivity was
measured by liquid scintillation counting.
[0485] Within each assay, each point had 2 replicates, which were
averaged. The amount of 86Rb+ release was compared to both a
positive control (100 .mu.M nicotine) and a negative control
(buffer alone) to determine the percent release relative to that of
L-nicotine.
[0486] When appropriate, dose-response curves of test compound were
determined. The maximal activation for individual compounds
(E.sub.max) was determined as a percentage of the maximal
activation induced by L-nicotine. The compound concentration
resulting in half maximal activation (EC.sub.50) of specific ion
flux was also defined.
VI. EXAMPLES
[0487] The following synthetic examples are provided to illustrate
the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the
scope thereof. In these examples, all parts and percentages are by
weight, unless otherwise noted. Reaction yields are reported in
mole percentage.
Example 1
[0488] Example No. 1 is the pair of isomers,
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene dihydrochloride and
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene dihydrochloride, which
were prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
4-Iodo-6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-7-one
[0489] To a suspension of 3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid (5.0 g, 40
mmol) in water (200 ml) was added, with vigorous stirring, sodium
bicarbonate (9.90 g, 118 mmol). A solution of potassium iodide
(39.0 g, 235 mmol) in water (125 ml) was prepared, and to this
iodine (10 g, 40 mmol) was added to give a brown solution. This
solution was added in one portion to the vigorously stirring
solution of cyclohexenecarboxylate. The mixture was stirred at room
temperature in the dark for 18 h. The resulting yellow solid was
collected by filtration. The damp solid was dissolved in chloroform
(150 ml) and washed with sodium thiosulfate solution (2.times.25
ml), and then with brine (25 ml). It was dried over magnesium
sulfate, filtered and concentrated by rotary evaporation to afford
iodolactone (8.5 g, 84%, m.p. 133-134.degree. C.).
6-Oxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-7-one
[0490] To 4-iodo-6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-7-one (8.00 g, 31.7 mmol)
in benzene (100 ml) was added 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene
(7.9 g, 32 mmol) under nitrogen, and the mixture was heated under
reflux for 6 h. The white precipitate was filtered off from the
cooled solution and washed with ether (100 ml). The combined
filtrates were washed with water (50 ml), 1N HCl (50 ml), and brine
(25 ml), and then dried over magnesium sulfate. The solvents were
removed by rotary evaporation to afford the alkene as a light brown
oil (2.6 g, 66%).
N-benzyl-5-hydroxycyclohex-3-enecarboxamide
[0491] To 6-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-7-one (2.6 g, 21 mmol) in
xylenes (50 ml) under nitrogen was added benzylamine (3.42 g, 32
mmol). The mixture was heated under reflux for 16 h, then cooled to
room temperature. The heavy white precipitate was collected by
filtration and recrystallized from dichloromethane/hexane to give
the amide as a white solid (3.8 g, 78%, m.p. 127-128.degree.
C.).
5-(Benzylaminomethyl)cyclohex-2-enol
[0492] To a suspension of lithium aluminum hydride (1.50 g, 40.5
mmol) in dry THF (100 ml), cooled in an ice bath, was added
drop-wise a solution of N-benzyl-5-hydroxycyclohex-3-enecarboxamide
(4.6 g, 20 mmol) in THF (60 ml) over 30 min. The cold bath was
removed and the reaction was heated under reflux for 16 h. Then the
mixture was cooled in an ice bath and diluted with ether (200 ml),
then carefully quenched with water (1.5 ml), 1N sodium hydroxide (4
ml) and water (1.5 ml), successively. After stirring for 45 min,
the white suspension was filtered through a glass frit, and the
residue was washed with ether. Removal of solvents by rotary
evaporation gave the alcohol as a clear, colorless oil (3.8 g,
88%).
6-Benzyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one
[0493] To a solution of 5-(benzylaminomethyl)cyclohex-2-enol (3.80
g, 17.5 mmol) in dry dichloromethane (150 ml) was added activated
manganese dioxide (18.0 g, 210 mmol) in one portion. The mixture
was stirred vigorously under nitrogen for 2 h. The yellow solution
was filtered through Celite and the solids were washed with
dichloromethane (2.times.50 ml). The combined filtrates were
concentrated by rotary evaporation to give an orange oil, which
solidified on brief standing. The solid was recrystallized from hot
hexane/ether to afford the ketone as an off-white solid (2.6 g,
68%).
t-Butyl 3-oxo-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-6-carboxylate
[0494] To a solution of 6-benzyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one
(1.2 g, 5.6 mmol) in dry dichloromethane (20 ml), cooled in an ice
bath under nitrogen, was added drop-wise chloroethyl chloroformate
(Acros, 0.64 ml, 7.2 mmol). The mixture was stirred 10 min at
0.degree. C., then warmed to room temperature and stirred 1.5 h.
The mixture was concentrated to dryness by rotary evaporation and
the residue was dissolved in methanol (15 ml). The resulting
solution was heated under reflux for 2 h, then concentrated to
dryness by rotary evaporation and the residue was re-suspended in
dry dichloromethane (20 ml). The suspension was cooled in an ice
bath, then triethylamine (2.1 ml, 15 mmol) was added, followed by
di-t-butyl dicarbonate (1.31 g, 6.01 mmol). The mixture was allowed
to warm to room temperature and stir over the weekend (64 h). The
reaction mixture was diluted with dichloromethane and washed with
water, 1N HCl, water, and brine (10 ml each). The organic layer was
dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated by rotary
evaporation to give a yellow oil, which solidified on standing to a
waxy solid. The product contained minor impurities and was purified
by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate gradient
(0-30% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to give the product as a pale
yellow, waxy solid (0.80 g, 63%).
t-Butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene-6-carbo-
xylate and t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
[0495] To a solution of dry diisopropylamine (0.15 ml, 1.1 mmol) in
dry THF (15 ml), cooled to -78.degree. C. under nitrogen, was added
drop-wise a solution of 2.4 M n-butyllithium in hexane (0.46 ml,
1.1 mmol). After 15 min, a solution of t-butyl
3-oxo-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-6-carboxylate (225 mg, 1 mmol) in
THF (3 ml) was added drop-wise. After stirring 15 min at
-78.degree. C.,
2-(N,N-bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amino-5-chloropyridine (431 mg,
1.10 mmol) was added in one portion. The reaction was allowed to
warm to around 0.degree. C. over 1.5 h, at which time it was
quenched by addition of a saturated solution of sodium bicarbonate
(25 ml). The mixture was extracted with ether (4.times.15 ml) and
the organic extracts combined and washed with 1N HCl, water,
saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and brine (10 ml each) and
dried over magnesium sulfate. Filtration and concentration by
rotary evaporation gave a viscous, orange oil. This was dissolved
in chloroform, adsorbed onto 5 g silica gel, dried, and eluted on
an ISCO combiflash system (10 g SiO2 column, 20 ml/min flow, 0-50%
ethyl acetate/hexane over 20 min). The fractions corresponding to
the desired product (higher Rf, non-UV active) were pooled and
concentrated by rotary evaporation to afford the mixture of enol
triflates as a pale yellow oil (260 mg, 73%).
3-(3-Pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene dihydrochloride and
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene dihydrochloride
[0496] To a solution of the mixture of enol triflates (1.0 g, 2.8
mmol) in dimethoxyethane (20 ml) was added a saturated solution of
sodium carbonate (5 ml), lithium chloride (0.42 g, 10 mmol) and
3-pyridinylboronic acid (510 mg, 4.20 mmol). The reaction mixture
was filled with nitrogen, then palladium
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) catalyst was added (200 mg). The
reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and heated under reflux for
4 h. The dark mixture was filtered through a Celite pad into 50%
aqueous ammonium hydroxide solution (25 ml). The mixture was
extracted with ethyl acetate (2.times.25 ml), and then the organics
were washed with brine (2.times.15 ml) and dried over sodium
sulfate. Concentration by rotary evaporation gave a dark oil, which
was purified by column chromatography, using hexane-ethyl acetate
(2:1) as eluent, to afford a brown oil (750 mg). The oil was
dissolved in methanol (5 ml) and was treated with 4 N HCl in
dioxane (1 ml) at room temperature for 2 h. Removal of solvent by
rotary evaporation left a residue, which was dissolved in methanol
and treated with ammonium hydroxide, then concentrated by rotary
evaporation. The resulting oil was triturated with chloroform and
the extract was purified by column chromatography on an ISCO 10 g
silica gel column, using a gradient of methanol/dichloromethane
(0-10% methanol with 1% ammonium hydroxide) as eluent. This
separated the two regioisomers.
[0497] The higher Rf fractions were pooled, concentrated, treated
with methanolic HCl, and concentrated to give
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene dihydrochloride, (96
mg), m.p.=210-212.degree. C.
[0498] The lower Rf fractions were pooled, concentrated, treated
with methanolic HCl, and concentrated to give
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene dihydrochloride, (28
mg).
Example 2
[0499] Example No. 2 is 3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane,
which was prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane
[0500] To a solution of a mixture of t-butyl
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene-6-carboxylate and
t-butyl 3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(150 mg) in methanol (5 ml) was added catalytic 10% Pd/C and the
mixture was subjected to hydrogenolysis (45 psi) for 48 h. The
reaction was filtered through Celite and concentrated by rotary
evaporation, and then the residue was taken up in dichloromethane
(1 ml) and treated with trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml). After 3 h, the
mixture was concentrated to dryness by rotary evaporation,
partitioned between water and dichloromethane, and the organic
layer discarded. The aqueous layer was made basic with sodium
hydroxide and extracted with dichloromethane. After drying over
sodium sulfate, the filtered solution was concentrated to dryness
by rotary evaporation and the residue purified by column
chromatography, using a methanol/dichloromethane gradient (0-10%
methanol with 1% ammonium hydroxide) as eluent. The product
fractions were pooled and concentrated to give the desired product
(20 mg). It was then re-chromatographed (same conditions) to give
the free base (10 mg) as a brown oil.
Example 3
[0501] Example No. 3 is the pair of regioisomers,
3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride, which were prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
3-(6-Methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride
[0502] To a solution of a mixture of t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene-6-carboxylate
and t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(120 mg, 0.336 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (2 ml) was added a
saturated solution of sodium carbonate (0.5 ml), lithium chloride
(42 mg, 1 mmol) and 2-methoxy-5-pyridinylboronic acid
1,3-propanediol cyclic ester (96 mg, 0.5 mmol). The reaction flask
was evacuated under high vacuum and filled with nitrogen three
times, then palladium tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) catalyst was
added (20 mg). The reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and
heated under reflux for 2.5 h. The dark mixture was diluted with
ethyl acetate (20 ml) and filtered through a Celite pad into 50%
aq. ammonium hydroxide solution (20 ml). The mixture was extracted
with ethyl acetate (2.times.15 ml) and then the combined organics
were washed with brine (2.times.15 ml) and dried over magnesium
sulfate. Concentration by rotary evaporation gave a dark oil, which
was purified by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate
gradient (0-30% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to afford the product as
a brown oil (65 mg, 63%). A solution of the resulting mixture of
regioisomers in dioxane (1 ml) was treated with 4N HCl in dioxane
(0.5 ml) at room temperature for 20 min. Removal of solvent by
rotary evaporation left a residue, which was recrystallized from
isopropanol-ether to give the product as a pale yellow foam (GC:
86% purity, 2 isomers 61% and 25% respectively).
Example 4
[0503] Example No. 4 is the pair of regioisomers,
3-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride, which were prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
3-(5-Phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride
[0504] To a solution of a mixture of t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyco[3.2.1]oct-2-ene-6-carboxylate
and t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyco[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(144 mg, 0.40 mmol) in of dimethoxyethane (2 ml) was added a
saturated solution of sodium carbonate (0.5 ml), lithium chloride
(50 mg, 1.2 mmol) and 5-phenoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid (128 mg,
0.60 mmol). The reaction flask was evacuated under high vacuum and
filled with nitrogen three times, then palladium
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) catalyst was added (50 mg). The
reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and heated under reflux for
2.5 h. The dark mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (20 ml) and
filtered through a Celite pad into 50% aq. ammonium hydroxide
solution (20 ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate
(2.times.15 ml) and then the combined organics were washed with
brine (2.times.15 ml) and dried over magnesium sulfate.
Concentration by rotary evaporation gave a dark oil, which was
purified by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate
gradient (0-30% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to afford the product as
a brown oil. A solution of the resulting pair of regioisomers in
dioxane (1 ml) was treated with 4 N HCl in dioxane (0.5 ml) at room
temperature for 20 min. Removal of solvent by rotary evaporation
left a residue, which was recrystallized from isopropanol/ether to
give a mixture of the desired pair of regioisomers (32 mg) as a
pale yellow foam.
Example 5
[0505] Example No. 5 is the pair of isomers
6-methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2]oct-2-ene and
6-methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, which were
prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
6-Methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene and
6-methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
[0506] To a suspension of a mixture of
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene dihydrochloride and
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene dihydrochloride (50
mg, 0.18 mmol) in dichloroethane (3 ml) was added aqueous 40%
formaldehyde (75 mg, 1 mmol), followed by sodium
triacetoxyborohydride (215 mg, 1 mmol). The mixture was stirred
overnight at room temperature and then concentrated by rotary
evaporation. The residue was dissolved in methylene chloride and
saturated sodium bicarbonate was added. The phases were separated
and the organics was washed with brine, dried over magnesium
sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporation. The residue was
filtered through a plug of silica, eluting with
methanol/dichloromethane (10% methanol with 1% ammonium hydroxide),
to give a mixture of the desired pair of regioisomers (15 mg) as a
pale yellow oil.
Example 6
[0507] Example No. 6 is the pair of isomers
3-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride, which were prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
3-(5-Phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride
[0508] To a solution of a mixture of t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyco[3.2.1]oct-2-ene-6-carboxylate
and t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(72 mg, 0.2 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (1 ml) was added a saturated
solution of sodium carbonate (0.3 ml), lithium chloride (25 mg, 0.6
mmol) and 5-phenyl-3-pyridinylboronic acid (60 mg, 0.3 mmol). The
reaction flask was evacuated under high vacuum and filled with
nitrogen three times, then palladium tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)
catalyst was added (23 mg).
[0509] The reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and heated under
reflux for 2.5 h. The dark mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate
(20 ml) and filtered through a Celite pad into 50% aq. ammonium
hydroxide solution (20 ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl
acetate (2.times.15 ml) and then the combined organics were washed
with brine (2.times.15 ml) and dried over magnesium sulfate.
Concentration by rotary evaporation gave a dark oil, which was
purified by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate
gradient (0-30% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to afford the product as
a brown oil. A solution of the resulting pair of regioisomers in
dioxane (1 ml) was treated with 4 N HCl in dioxane (0.5 ml) at room
temperature for 20 min. Removal of solvent by rotary evaporation
left a residue, which was recrystallized from isopropanol/ether to
give a mixture of the desired pair of regioisomers (11 mg) as a
pale yellow foam.
Example 7
[0510] Example No. 7 is the pair of isomers
3-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride, which were prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
3-(5-Isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene
dihydrochloride and
3-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride
[0511] To a solution of a mixture of t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyco[3.2.1]oct-2-ene-6-carboxylate
and t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyco[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(120 mg, 0.336 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (2 ml) was added a
saturated solution of sodium carbonate (0.5 ml), lithium chloride
(42 mg, 1 mmol) and 5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid (130 mg,
0.5 mmol). The reaction flask was evacuated under high vacuum and
filled with nitrogen three times, then palladium
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) catalyst was added (20 mg). The
reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and heated under reflux for
2.5 h. The dark mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (20 ml) and
filtered through a Celite pad into 50% aq. ammonium hydroxide
solution (20 ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate
(2.times.15 ml) and then the combined organics were washed with
brine (2.times.15 ml) and dried over magnesium sulfate.
Concentration by rotary evaporation gave a dark oil, which was
purified by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate
gradient (0-30% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to afford the product as
a brown oil. A solution of the resulting regioisomers in dioxane (1
ml) was treated with 4 N HCl in dioxane (0.5 ml) at room
temperature for 20 min. Removal of solvent by rotary evaporation
left a residue, which was recrystallized from isopropanol/ether to
give a mixture of the desired pair of regioisomers (35 mg) as a
yellow foam.
Example 8
[0512] Example No. 8 is
4-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene dihydrochloride, which
was prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
6-Benzyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-7-one
[0513] To a solution of N-benzyl-5-hydroxycyclohex-3-enecarboxamide
(3.0 g, 13 mmol) in chloroform (10 ml) was added drop-wise thionyl
chloride (5.0 ml, 68 mmol). The mixture turned orange and foamed
vigorously, then faded gradually to a nearly colorless solution
over a 30 min period. The mixture was cautiously treated with
water, and when foaming stopped, transferred to a separatory
funnel. The chloroform layer washed with water, brine, dried over
magnesium sulfate and concentrated to a pale yellow solid. The
crude product was dissolved in THF (20 ml) and added to a solution
of potassium t-butoxide (1.8 g, 15 mmol) in THF (30 ml). The
mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The reaction
mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and
brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated by rotary
evaporation to an acrid-smelling yellow oil (200 mg). Purification
by column chromatography, using a gradient of hexane/ethyl acetate
(20-50% ethyl acetate) as eluent, gave the clean lactam as a pale
yellow oil (1.4 g, 51%).
8-Benzyl-3-oxa-8-azatricyclo[4.2.1.02.4]nonan-7-one
[0514] To a solution of 6-benzyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-en-7-one
(1.0 g, 4.7 mmol) in chloroform (50 ml) cooled in an ice bath was
added meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (1.22 g, 7.0 mmol) in 3 portions
over 5 min. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room
temperature and stirred overnight. The resulting clear solution was
treated cautiously with dilute aqueous sodium thiosulfate solution
to reduce any excess meta-chloroperbenzoic acid, and the layers
separated. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium
bicarbonate, water and brine, and dried over sodium sulfate. The
solvent was removed by rotary evaporation to give the epoxide as a
viscous oil, which solidified on brief standing. It was used
without further purification the next step.
6-Benzyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-4-ol
[0515] To a suspension of lithium aluminum hydride (185 mg, 4.87
mmol) in THF (50 ml) cooled to 0.degree. C. was added drop-wise a
solution of 8-benzyl-3-oxa-8-azatricyclo[4.2.1.02.4]nonan-7-one
(1.15 g, 5.02 mmol) in THF (5 ml). The reaction was allowed to stir
overnight at room temperature, then cooled in an ice bath and
diluted with ether (50 ml). The reaction was quenched cautiously
with water (0.2 ml), 1 M sodium hydroxide (0.3 ml) and water (0.2
ml), successively. After stirring for 1 h, the suspension was
filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated by rotary evaporation
to give the amino alcohol as a viscous yellow oil (0.90 g,
83%).
t-Butyl 4-hydroxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-6-carboxylate
[0516] To a solution of 6-benzyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-4-ol
(0.90 g, 4.2 mmol) in methanol (50 ml) was added 10% Pd/C (200 mg)
and a few drops of 12 N HCl. The mixture was subjected to
hydrogenolysis for 48 h (45 psi of hydrogen) on a Parr apparatus.
The mixture was filtered through Celite and the filtrate was
concentrated by rotary evaporation to yield a sticky yellow oil,
which was then suspended in dichloromethane (25 ml) and cooled in
an ice bath. Triethylamine (1.4 ml, 10 mmol) was added, followed by
di-t-butyl dicarbonate (1.09 g, 5.00 mmol), and the mixture was
stirred overnight. The reaction mixture was washed with water, 1 N
HCl and brine (2.times.15 ml each), dried over magnesium sulfate
and concentrated by rotary evaporation to a sticky solid. The
residue was purified by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl
acetate gradient (0-50% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to give the
alcohol as a white solid (400 mg, 43%).
t-Butyl 4-oxo-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-6-carboxylate
[0517] To a solution of t-butyl
4-hydroxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-6-carboxylate (800 mg, 3.52
mmol) in dry dichloromethane (75 ml) was added Celite (2 g), sodium
acetate (0.82 g. 10 mmol) and pyridinium chlorochromate (1.1 g, 5.1
mmol). The mixture was stirred under nitrogen for 66 h. The dark
suspension was diluted with ether (50 ml) and filtered through a
plug of silica gel to give a light brown solution. Removal of
solvent by rotary evaporation and purification by column
chromatography of the residue, using a methanol/dichloromethane
gradient (0-10% methanol) as eluent, gave the ketone as a pale
yellow oil (770 mg, 96%).
t-Butyl
4-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carbo-
xylate
[0518] To a solution of diisopropylamine (0.42 ml, 3.0 mmol) in dry
THF (20 ml) was added 2.5 M n-butyllithium (1.2 ml, 3.0 mmol)
drop-wise at -78.degree. C. After 15 min, t-butyl
4-oxo-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-6-carboxylate in THF (5 ml) was
added drop-wise. The pale orange reaction mixture was stirred at
-78.degree. C. for 45 min, then treated with
2-(N,N-bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amino-5-chloropyridine (0.82 g,
2.1 mmol) in one portion. The reaction was allowed to warm slowly
to -10.degree. C. over 1.5 h. The reaction was quenched by the
addition of saturated ammonium chloride solution (10 ml). The
mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3.times.15 ml) and the
combined extracts were washed with 1 N HCl, 10% potassium hydroxide
solution, and brine (2.times.10 ml each) in succession. The dried
extracts were filtered and concentrated by rotary evaporation, and
the residue was purified by column chromatography, using a
hexane/ethyl acetate gradient (0-50% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to
give the triflate as a yellow oil (400 mg, 56%).
4-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene dihydrochloride
[0519] To a solution of t-butyl
4-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(100 mg, 0.28 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (2 ml) was added a saturated
solution of sodium carbonate (0.5 ml), lithium chloride (36 mg,
0.84 mmol) and 3-pyridinylboronic acid 1,3-propanediol cyclic ester
(68 mg, 0.42 mmol). The reaction mixture was evacuated under high
vacuum and filled with nitrogen three times, then palladium
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) catalyst (20 mg) was added. The
reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and heated under reflux for
0.5 h. The dark mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (20 ml) and
filtered through a Celite pad into 50% aqueous ammonium hydroxide
solution (10 ml). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate
(2.times.15 ml), the combined organics washed with brine
(2.times.15 ml), and dried over magnesium sulfate. Concentration by
rotary evaporation gave a dark oil, which was purified by column
chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate gradient as eluent
(0-30% ethyl acetate), to afford the product as a colorless oil (60
mg, 75%). A solution of the oil in dioxane (1 ml) was treated with
4N HCl in dioxane (0.5 ml) at room temperature for 20 min. Removal
of solvent by rotary evaporation left a residue, which was
recrystallized from isopropanol/ether to give the dihydrochloride
salt as a pale yellow powder (34 mg, 63%).
Example 9
[0520] Example No. 9 is
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene dihydrochloride, which
was prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
2-Chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile
[0521] To a solution of 2-chloroacrylonitrile (50.0 g, 571 mmol) in
toluene (150 ml) was slowly added cyclopentadiene (37.7 g, 571
mmol). The reaction was stirred for 60 h at ambient temperature
under a nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction was then concentrated by
rotary evaporation to remove the majority of the toluene. The
compound was purified by vacuum distillation (100-150.degree. C.,
15 mm Hg) to afford the nitrile as a white solid (49.7 g,
56.5%).
Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one
[0522] To a stirring solution of potassium hydroxide (85 g) in
water (30 ml) was added drop-wise a solution of
2-chlorobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carbonitrile in DMSO (450 ml).
The reaction turned red as the nitrile was added. The mixture was
stirred for 48 h. Water (500 ml) was added, then distilled off
(70-100.degree. C., 15 mm Hg) which brought the ketone with it.
This steam distillation was performed a second time (another 500 ml
of water). The distilled fractions were combined, extracted with
diethyl ether (3.times.200 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered
and concentrated. This compound was distilled once more (90.degree.
C., 15 mm Hg) to yield the ketone as a clear, colorless oil (26.6
g, 76%).
Bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one ethylene ketal
[0523] To a stirring solution of bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one
(14.6 g, 135 mmol) in benzene (250 ml) was added p-toluenesulfonic
acid (2.59 g, 13.6 mmol) and ethylene glycol (15.1 g, 271 mmol).
The mixture was then refluxed for 60 h under nitrogen using a Dean
Stark trap. After the reaction was cooled to ambient temperature,
it was stirred with saturated sodium bicarbonate (100 ml) for 30
min. The layers were separated and the aqueous phase extracted with
ethyl acetate (1.times.100 ml). The organic extractions were then
combined, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to
yield the ketal as a clear, colorless oil (18.1 g, 88.1%).
6,8-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.4]nonane
[0524] A solution of bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-en-2-one ethylene ketal
(7.04 g, 46.3 mmol) in 30% methanol/dichloromethane (200 ml) was
subjected to ozonolysis for 45 min (10 min past the point at which
the reaction turned blue) at -78.degree. C. Nitrogen gas was then
passed through the solution until it again turned clear. At this
point, sodium borohydride (5.25 g, 139 mmol) was added in one
portion. The reaction was then slowly allowed to come to room
temperature while stirring under nitrogen. After 18 h the reaction
was concentrated by rotary evaporation. Then saturated ammonium
chloride (25 ml) was added, and the solution extracted with
chloroform (5.times.75 ml). The organic extracts were combined,
dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to yield the
diol as a clear, colorless oil (5.66 g, 65.1%).
6,8-Bis(methylsulfonyloxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.4]nonane
[0525] 6,8-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.4]nonane (8.18 g,
43.5 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (200 ml) and chilled to
0.degree. C. To the chilled solution was added
4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.53 g, 4.4 mmol) and distilled
triethylamine (18.2 ml, 131 mmol). Then methanesulfonyl chloride
(7.41 ml, 11.0 g, 95.7 mmol) was added drop-wise via syringe over
10 min and the reaction was allowed to come to ambient temperature
and stir for 18 h under nitrogen. The reaction was quenched with
saturated sodium bicarbonate (25 ml) and stirred for 30 min. After
stirring, the layers were separated and the aqueous phase extracted
with dichloromethane (2.times.50 ml). The organics were combined,
dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to yield a
reddish brown oil (14.9, 99.4%).
3-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-6-one ethylene ketal
[0526] 6,8-Bis(methanesulfonyloxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.4]nonane
(14.90 g, 43.3 mmol) was suspended in aqueous ammonia (35%, 150 ml)
and heated for 18 h at 60.degree. C. The reaction was cooled to
ambient temperature and concentrated by rotary evaporation. The
residue was treated with saturated sodium chloride solution (50 ml)
and extracted with chloroform (3.times.50 ml). The organic extracts
were combined, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated
to yield a brown oil (7.69 g, 100%).
Ethyl 6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate ethylene
ketal
[0527] 3-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-6-one ethylene ketal (7.69 g, 45.5
mmol) was dissolved in methylene chloride (200 ml) and chilled to
0.degree. C. To this solution was added triethylamine (6.34 ml,
91.0 mmol), then ethyl chloroformate (4.02 ml, 50.1 mmol)
drop-wise. The reaction was warmed to ambient temperature and
stirred for 18 h. Saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (100 ml)
was added, and the organic layer was separated. The aqueous layer
was saturated with sodium chloride and extracted with methylene
chloride (1.times.100 ml). The organics were then combined, dried
over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The crude brown
residue was then distilled on a Kugelrohr apparatus (0.2 mm Hg,
unknown temperature) to yield a clear, dark brown oil (6.72 g,
61.3%).
Ethyl 6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate
[0528] A 2% solution of aqueous sulfuric acid (100 ml) was added to
ethyl 6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate ethylene ketal
(6.72 g, 27.9 mmol) and the mixture was allowed to stir for 1 h.
The mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate (2.times.100 ml).
The combined organic layers were dried over potassium carbonate,
filtered, concentrated by rotary evaporation, and then distilled on
a Kugelrohr apparatus (0.2 mm Hg, 132-162.degree. C.) to yield a
clear colorless oil (3.49 g, 64%).
Ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate
[0529] To a solution of 3-bromopyridine (1.04 g, 6.58 mmol) in dry
diethyl ether (20 ml) at -78.degree. C. was added 2.5 M
n-butyllithium (2.63 ml, 6.6 mmol). The reaction was stirred for 30
min under nitrogen. The pyridinyllithium solution was then slowly
transferred by cannula into a solution of ethyl
6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate (1.00 g, 5.07 mmol)
in THF (10 ml) at -78.degree. C. The reaction was stirred 4 h at
-78.degree. C. and then quenched with saturated aqueous ammonium
chloride (10 ml). The reaction was then extracted with chloroform
(3.times.25 ml), the combined extracts dried over sodium sulfate,
filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporation. Excess pyridine
was removed by repeated azeotropic rotary evaporation with toluene
to yield the desired product (1.20 g, 86%).
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
[0530] To ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate
(1.10 g, 4.0 mmol) was added thionyl chloride (5 ml) and the
mixture was heated to reflux for 1 h under nitrogen. Thionyl
chloride was removed by azeotropic rotary evaporation with toluene
to give a dark brown oil, which was suspended in a 20% solution of
potassium hydroxide in ethanol (10 ml) and refluxed for 18 h. The
reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and concentrated by
rotary evaporation. Then saturated sodium chloride solution (10 ml)
was added. The mixture was filtered. The collected solids were
washed with chloroform (25 ml), and the filtrate was extracted with
chloroform (3.times.25 ml). The combined chloroform extracts were
dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, concentrated by rotary
evaporation, and distilled on a Kugelrohr apparatus to yield a
light brown oil (350 mg, 47%).
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene dihydrochloride
[0531] 6-(3-Pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene (190 mg, 1.0
mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (5 ml), and 12 N HCl (2 ml) was
added. The solution was sonicated for 3 min, and then concentrated
by azeotropic rotary evaporation with ethanol (3.times.5 ml) to
yield a fluffy solid. Then the salt was dissolved in hot
isopropanol (2 ml), and diethyl ether was added until a milky
solution formed. Cooling in the freezer produced a light brown
solid. The solid was filtered, washed with diethyl ether, and dried
under high vacuum to yield
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene dihydrochloride, (230
mg, 87%, m.p. 192-195.degree. C.).
Example 10
[0532] Example No 10 is
2-methyl-6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.]oct-6-ene
dihydrochloride, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
3-Methyl-6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
dihydrochloride
[0533] Formic acid (98%, 5 ml) and formaldehyde (37% aqueous, 1 ml)
were added to 6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene (38 mg,
0.2 mmol) and the solution was refluxed for 1 h under nitrogen. The
reaction was then concentrated by rotary evaporation, and the
residue was converted to a freebase with saturated bicarbonate
solution (10 ml) and extracted with chloroform (4.times.5 ml). The
combined extracts were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and
concentrated by rotary evaporation. The residue was purified by
Kugelrohr distillation. The hydrochloride salt was formed by
addition of 12 N HCl to a solution of the compound in ethanol (10
ml), followed by azeotropic rotary evaporation with ethanol
(3.times.5 ml) to yield a light white foam (44.4 mg, 79%).
Example 11
[0534] Example No. 11 is
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene dihydrochloride, which
was prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
Dimethyl 5-oxocyclohexane-1,3-dicarboxylate
[0535] To an suspension of 5-methoxyisophthalic acid (20.00 g,
102.0 mmol) in dry methanol (75 ml) was added anhydrous ammonia
(750 ml) (the ammonia gas was liquefied at -78.degree. C. directly
into the flask). Sodium metal (6.8 g, 0.30 mol) was cut into small
pieces and carefully added to the flask over one hour. The solution
changed from a pink to a yellow brown color over the course of the
sodium addition. After stirring for 1 h at -78.degree. C., solid
ammonium chloride (50 g) was added. The mixture was then warmed to
ambient temperature over a period of 1 h. The pH of the reaction
was then lowered to 2 with concentrated HCl. Saturated aqueous
ammonium chloride (100 ml) was added and the reaction mixture was
extracted with diethyl ether (6.times.50 ml). The combined ether
extracts were dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and
concentrated by rotary evaporation. The residue was dissolved in
DMF (30 ml), treated with K.sub.2CO.sub.3 (24.0 g, 174 mmol) and
stirred for 1 h. Methyl iodide (26.69 g, 173.9 mmol) was added in
one portion and the reaction was stirred overnight at ambient
temperature. Brine (30 ml) was then added, and the reaction was
extracted with ethyl acetate (4.times.50 ml). The combined organic
extracts were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated
by rotary evaporation. The viscous liquid residue was dissolved in
hexanes, from which the ketodiester separated as clear colorless
crystals (6.5 g, 32% yield).
Dimethyl 1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-7,9-dicarboxylate
[0536] To a solution of dimethyl 5-oxocyclohexane-1,3-dicarboxylate
(6.0 g, 28 mmol) in toluene (50 ml) was added ethylene glycol (3.73
g, 56.6 mmol) and p-toluenesulfonic acid (65 mg). The reaction was
refluxed overnight, using a Dean-Stark trap to remove the excess
water. The reaction was worked up by removing the toluene by rotary
evaporation, adding brine (10 ml) and extracting with ethyl acetate
(3.times.40 ml). The combined extracts were dried over sodium
sulfate, filtered and concentrated by rotary evaporation to give
the desired product as a thick colorless liquid (6.0 g, 82%).
7,9-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane
[0537] To a solution of dimethyl
1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-7,9-dicarboxylate (6.0 g, 23 mmol) in dry
THF at 0.degree. C. was added lithium aluminum hydride (4.67 g,
68.7 mmol) under argon. The reaction was then refluxed overnight.
The reaction was cooled to 0.degree. C., and diethyl ether (100 ml)
was added followed by drop-wise addition of 5 N NaOH until the gray
lithium aluminum hydride was converted to a white solid. The
reaction mixture was then filtered through a Celite pad, which was
then washed with diethyl ether (100 ml). The combined filtrates
were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated by rotary
evaporation to give the alcohol as a viscous colorless liquid (6.3
g, 93%).
7,9-Bis(methylsulfonyloxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane
[0538] To a solution of
7,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane (6.3 g, 21 mmol)
in dry dichloromethane (100 ml) with triethylamine (8.90 ml, 63.8
mmol) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (4.11 ml, 53.2 mmol)
drop-wise at 0.degree. C. The reaction was allowed to come to
ambient temperature and stir overnight. The reaction was quenched
with saturated sodium bicarbonate (50 ml) and allowed to stir for
15 min. After separation, the aqueous layer was extracted with
dichloromethane (1.times.50 ml). The combined extracts were dried
over potassium carbonate, filtered and concentrated to give a dark
brown liquid (7.3 g, 97%).
Ethyl 3-aza-7-oxobicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate ethylene
ketal
[0539] To a suspension of
7,9-bis(methylsulfonyloxymethyl)-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane (7.3 g,
20 mmol) in 30% NH.sub.4OH (50 ml) was added copper(I) iodide (20
mg). The reaction was then heated at reflux for 18 h. After the
reaction mixture was concentrated by rotary evaporation, saturated
sodium bicarbonate solution (20 ml) was added, followed by ethyl
chloroformate (3.88 ml, 40.6 mmol). This mixture was then stirred
overnight at ambient temperature under nitrogen. Then it was
extracted with ethyl acetate (4.times.40 ml). These extracts were
combined, dried over potassium carbonate, filtered and concentrated
by rotary evaporation to give the a light brown liquid (4.5 g,
90%).
Ethyl 7-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate
[0540] Ethyl 7-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate ethylene
ketal (4.40 g, 17.2 mmol) was combined with 2% aqueous
H.sub.2SO.sub.4 (50 ml) and stirred for 4 h. Then the reaction
mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4.times.30 ml). The
combined extracts were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and
concentrated by rotary evaporation to yield a light yellow oil
(3.20 g, 88.1%).
Ethyl
7-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carbox-
ylate
[0541] Lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) was formed at -78.degree. C.
by adding 2.5 M n-butyllithium (3.3 ml, 8.2 mmol) to
diisopropylamine (1.16 ml, 8.28 mmol) in THF (100 ml), followed by
stirring for 30 min under nitrogen. The LDA was then transferred by
cannula into a stirring solution of ethyl
7-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate (1.16 g, 5.49 mmol)
in THF (50 ml) at -78.degree. C. The solution was allowed to warm
to -40.degree. C. over 45 min, at which point
2-[N,N-bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amino]-5-chloropyridine (4.32 g,
11.0 mmol) was added in one portion. The reaction was allowed to
stir and warm to 0.degree. C. over 2 h, at which point it was
quenched with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (100 ml). The
layers were separated and the aqueous layer was extracted with
ether (2.times.25 ml). The combined organics were then washed with
1 N HCl (100 ml), saturated solutions of sodium bicarbonate and
brine (1.times.50 ml each), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and
concentrated by rotary evaporation. The residue was then purified
by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate gradient
(20-40% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to obtain a light yellow oil
(1.31 g, 69.7%).
Ethyl
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
[0542] To a solution of ethyl
7-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
(0.34 g, 1.0 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (8 ml) was added saturated
sodium carbonate solution (2.5 ml), lithium chloride (127 mg, 3.0
mmol) and pyridinylboronic acid (123 mg, 1.00 mmol). The flask was
alternately evacuated and filled with argon three times. Then
palladium tetrakistriphenylphosphine (23 mg, 0.02 mmol) was added
and the evacuate/fill procedure performed once again. The flask was
then sealed under argon and the stirred reaction mixture was heated
at 95.degree. C. for 2 h. The mixture was cooled to room
temperature and then diluted with ether (10 ml) and filtered
through a Celite pad. The Celite was washed with 30% ammonium
hydroxide (25 ml) and ether (50 ml). The combined filtrates were
separated into organic and aqueous phases, and the aqueous layer
was extracted with ether (1.times.25 ml). Chloroform (20 ml) was
added to the combined organic layers, and the mixture was dried
over sodium sulfate and filtered. Concentrated of the filtrate by
rotary evaporation, followed by purification of the residue (207
mg) by column chromatography, using a gradient of
chloroform/methanol (0 to 2% methanol) as eluent, gave a light
yellow oil (90 mg, 33%).
7-(3-Pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene dihydrochloride
[0543] 7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylic
acid ethyl ester (90 mg, 0.03 mmol) was dissolved in concentrated
12 N HCl (10 ml) and refluxed overnight. The reaction was then
concentrated by rotary evaporation, and the residue was converted
to a free base with saturated sodium bicarbonate (.about.20 ml).
The mixture was treated with saturated with sodium chloride
(.about.3 g) and extracted with chloroform (3.times.10 ml). The
combined organic extracts were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered
and concentrated by rotary evaporation. The residue was purified by
column chromatography, using methanol/chloroform (10% methanol with
1% ammonium hydroxide) as eluent, to yield 26.2 ma of the free
base. Concentrated HCl (5 drops) was added to a solution of the
free base in ethanol (10 ml). The excess HCl and residual water
were removed by repeated azeotropic rotary evaporation with
ethanol. The crude salt was dissolved in hot isopropanol (5 ml) and
diluted with diethyl ether (1 ml). The solution turned cloudy and
was allowed to slowly cool for 1 h. White crystals formed on the
sides. The supernatant was decanted, and the solid was washed with
a 20% ether/isopropanol solution and dried on a hi-vacuum pump.
This gave 7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
dihydrochloride as a white powder (14 mg, 16%, m.p. 219-221.degree.
C.).
Example 12
[0544] Example No. 12 is 7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane
dihydrochloride, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane dihydrochloride
[0545] 7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene dihydrochloride
(17.2 mg, 0.0629 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (10 ml), and 10%
Pd/C (5 mg) was added. The mixture was hydrogenated for 3 h using a
hydrogen-filled balloon. When the reaction was complete, the
reaction was filtered through Celite, washed with methanol and
concentrated by rotary evaporation to a light brown solid. This was
dissolved in ethanol (10 ml) and treated with concentrated HCl (5
drops). The excess HCl and residual water were removed by repeated
azeotropic rotary evaporation with ethanol.
7-(3-Pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane dihydrochloride was
isolated as a white solid (18.2 mg, 100%). GC-MS shows a 85:15
ratio of diastereomers.
Example 13
[0546] Example No. 13 is
3-methyl-7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, which was
prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
3-Methyl-7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
dihydrochloride
[0547] 7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene dihydrochloride
(90 mg, 0.33 mmol) was dissolved in 37% aqueous formaldehyde (3
ml), and 98% formic acid (10 ml) was added. This mixture was
refluxed for 1 h. The reaction was then cooled, concentrated by
rotary evaporation, and treated with saturated sodium bicarbonate
solution (15 ml). It was then extracted with chloroform (3.times.15
ml), and the extracts were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and
concentrated by rotary evaporation. Concentrated HCl (5 drops) was
added to a solution of the free base in ethanol (10 ml). The excess
HCl and residual water were removed by repeated azeotropic rotary
evaporation with ethanol.
3-Methyl-7-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
dihydrochloride was isolated as a white, hygroscopic solid (116 mg,
>100% due to moisture content).
Example 14
[0548] Example No. 14 is
6-methyl-4-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
6-Methyl-4-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
dihydrochloride
[0549] To a suspension of
4-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene dihydrochloride (90
mg, 0.35 mmol) in 15 mL of dichloromethane was added a solution of
formaldehyde (37% aqueous, 0.15 mL, .about.1.8 mmol). With vigorous
stirring, solid sodium triacetoxyborohydride (300 mg, 1.4 mmol) was
added in two portions. The reaction was allowed to stir overnight
at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was quenched by the
addition of a sodium hydroxide solution (10% aqueous, approximately
1 mL), and the whole extracted with dichloromethane (2.times.10
mL). The organic extracts were washed successively with water and
brine (10 mL each), and dried over sodium sulfate. Filtration and
removal of solvent in vacuo gave a residue, which was dissolved in
a small volume of methanol and treated with approximately 1 mL of
4M HCl in dioxane. The resulting solution was concentrated in
vacuo, and the residue taken up in a minimum amount of warm
isopropanol. After cooling briefly, ether was added to the point of
cloudiness, and the solution cooled slowly to ambient temperature.
A sticky solid precipitate formed which resisted crystallization.
Solvents were removed in vacuo, leaving the product as a
hygroscopic, gummy mass (30 mg, 32%).
Example 15
[0550] Example No. 15 is
4-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, which was
prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
4-(5-Methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
[0551] To a solution of t-butyl
4-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(200 mg, 0.560 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (4 mL) was added a
saturated solution of sodium carbonate (1 mL), lithium chloride (72
mg, 1.7 mmol) and 5-methoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid (128 mg, 0.837
mmol). The reaction mixture was evacuated under high vacuum and
filled with nitrogen three times, then
tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) catalyst (40 mg) was
added. The reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and heated under
reflux for 45 min. The dark mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate
(20 mL) and filtered though a Celite pad into 14% aqueous ammonium
hydroxide (10 mL). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate
(2.times.15 mL), the combined organics washed with brine
(2.times.15 mL), and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
Concentration by rotary evaporation gave a dark oil, which was
purified by column chromatography, using a hexane/ethyl acetate
gradient (0-100% ethyl acetate) as eluent, to afford the product as
a colorless oil (120 mg, 68%). A solution of the oil in
dichloromethane (5 mL) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (1 mL)
at ambient temperature for 2 h. Removal of solvent by rotary
evaporation left a residue, which was treated with a few drops of
concentrated ammonium hydroxide. The water was removed by
azeotropic evaporation with of ethanol (3.times.5 mL). The residue
was taken up in dichloromethane and filtered though a cotton plug
to give, after concentration, a yellow oil (30 mg, 100%).
Example 16
[0552] Example No. 16 is
6-methyl-4-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene,
which was prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
6-Methyl-4-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
[0553] A mixture of
4-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene (15 mg, 0.07
mmol), aqueous formaldehyde (37%, 0.25 mL) and 90% formic acid (1
mL) was heated at reflux for 11/2 h. The mixture was concentrated
under reduced pressure, and the remaining volatiles were removed by
azeotropic evaporation with methanol (three times). The residue was
made basic with dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide and extracted into
dichloromethane. The extracts were dried over anhydrous sodium
sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The crude product was
chromatographed on a silica gel column, eluting with 90:10:1
dichloromethane/methanol/concentrated ammonium hydroxide.
Concentration of selected fractions gave the product as an oil (9.0
mg, 56%).
Example 17
[0554] Example No. 17 is
4-(3-methyl-5-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene, which was
prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
tert-Butyl 4-ethynyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
[0555] To a solution of t-butyl
4-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(1.8 g, 5.0 mmol) in 10 mL of toluene was added 20 mL of
triethylamine, followed by trimethylsilylacetylene (0.49 g, 5.0
mmol). The mixture was degassed, placed under a nitrogen
atmosphere, and copper iodide (50 mg) and
bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium dichloride (100 mg) were added.
The reaction mixture was heated under reflux for 16 h, then cooled
and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was
chromatographed on a silica gel column, using 0-50% ethyl acetate
in hexane as eluent, to give tert-butyl
4-trimethylsilylethynyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(900 mg, 58.9%). This was dissolved in 25 mL of methanol and
treated with solid potassium carbonate (.about.1 g) with vigorous
stirring. After 4 h, the mixture was concentrated to dryness in
vacuo, and the residue was column chromatographed on silica gel,
eluting with 2:1 hexane/ethyl acetate, to give a yellow oil (300
mg, 25.8% for two steps).
tert-Butyl
4-(3-methyl-5-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carbox-
ylate
[0556] To a solution of acetaldoxime (65 mg, 1.1 mmol) in 15 mL of
chloroform were added 2 drops of pyridine, followed by
N-chlorosuccinimide (146 mg, 1.1 mmol). After stirring the cloudy
mixture for 1 h at ambient temperature, tert-butyl
4-ethynyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate (233 mg, 1.00
mmol) was added in 2 mL of chloroform, followed by drop-wise
addition of triethylamine (0.175 mL, 1.25 mmol). The mixture was
stirred at ambient temperature for 4 h and then concentrated to
dryness under reduced pressure. The residue was chromatographed on
a silica gel column, with a gradient of 2:1 hexane/ethyl acetate to
2:1 ethyl acetate/hexane, to give first recovered starting
material, then tert-butyl
4-(3-methyl-5-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(100 mg, 40%).
4-(3-Methyl-5-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene
[0557] A solution of tert-butyl
4-(3-methyl-5-isoxazolyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(80 mg, 0.28 mmol) in 10 mL of dichloromethane was treated with
trifluoroacetic acid (2 mL) with ice bath cooling. After stirring 2
h and warming to ambient temperature, the reaction mixture was
concentrated to dryness under reduced pressure. The residue was
made basic with 10% potassium hydroxide solution and extracted with
chloroform (2.times.10 mL). The extracts were dried over anhydrous
sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to give the desired
product as a viscous oil (30 mg, 58%).
Example 18
[0558] Example No. 18 is
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene, which was prepared in
accordance with the following techniques:
Cyclohex-3-enylmethylamine
[0559] To a stirred suspension of lithium aluminum hydride (3.70 g,
100 mmol) in 200 mL of THF, cooled in an ice bath, was added
drop-wise a solution of cyclohexene-3-carbonitrile (10.7 g, 100
mmol) in 50 mL of THF. After addition was complete, the mixture was
heated at reflux for 14 h. The mixture was cooled in an ice bath,
diluted with 200 mL of ether, and quenched by careful sequential
addition of 3.7 mL of water, 5.5 mL of 10% NaOH, and 4 mL of water.
After stirring for 1 h, the mixture was filtered and concentrated
to give the product amine, as a colorless liquid (10 g, 90%).
Ethyl cyclohex-3-en-1-ylmethylcarbamate
[0560] Cyclohex-3-enylmethylamine (10 g, 90 mmol) was dissolved in
200 mL of dichloromethane and cooled in an ice bath. Triethylamine
(16.8 mL, 120 mmol) was added, followed by drop-wise addition of
ethyl chloroformate (10.9 g, 0.100 mol). The mixture was stirred
overnight at ambient temperature, then washed with water, dilute
HCl, dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide, and brine (50 mL each). The
organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered
and concentrated under reduced pressure to give the crude carbamate
(14 g, 85%).
Ethyl N-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-3-en-1-ylmethylcarbamate
[0561] A sample of ethyl cyclohex-3-en-1-ylmethylcarbamate (5.1 g,
28 mmol) in 500 mL of THF was treated with paraformaldehyde (16.7
g, 560 mmol), potassium carbonate (7.8 g, 56 mmol) and cesium
carbonate (1.8 g, 5.6 mmol). The mixture was stirred vigorously and
heated under reflux for 4 h. The mixture was cooled, filtered and
concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was column
chromatographed on silica gel, using 3:1 hexane/ethyl acetate as
eluent, to give a colorless oil (3.6 g, 61%).
Ethyl 3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
[0562] To a stirred solution of ethyl
N-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohex-3-en-1-ylmethylcarbamate (213 mg, 1.00
mmol) in 15 mL of dichloromethane, cooled in an ice bath, was added
drop-wise boron trifluoride etherate (0.19 mL, 1.5 mmol). The
initially cloudy reaction mixture slowly cleared. After it had
become homogenous, it was warmed to ambient temperature and stirred
for 1.5 h. The reaction was quenched by sequential addition of 5 mL
of water and 5 mL of 10% KOH solution. The mixture was extracted
with dichloromethane (2.times.20 mL), and the combined extracts
were washed with brine (25 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate
and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was column
chromatographed on silica gel with 2:1 hexane/ethyl acetate to give
the product as a colorless oil (145 mg, 74%).
Ethyl 6-hydroxy-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate
[0563] A solution of ethyl
3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate (2.50 g, 12.8 mmol) in
75 mL of THF was cooled in an ice bath and borane-THF (1M in THF,
19 mL, 19 mmol) was added drop-wise. The reaction was stirred at
about 10.degree. C. for 3.5 h, then cooled in ice bath. A solution
of sodium hydroxide (2.4 g. 60 mmol) in 10 mL water was added
drop-wise, followed immediately by an additional 50 mL of THF and
10 mL of water. Hydrogen peroxide (30% aqueous, 8.5 g, 75 mmol) was
then added, and the mixture stirred overnight at ambient
temperature. The mixture was extracted with ether (2.times.50 mL),
and the combined extracts were washed with water and brine (25 mL
each). Drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by
filtration and concentration under reduced pressure, gave the
product as a colorless, viscous oil (2.2 g, 80%).
Ethyl 6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate
[0564] A solution of oxalyl chloride (1.31 mL, 15 mmol) in 50 mL of
dichloromethane was cooled in a dry ice-acetone bath, and DMSO (1.4
mL, 20 mmol) was added drop-wise over 5 min. After 10 min, ethyl
6-hydroxy-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate (2.2 g, 10 mmol)
in 10 mL dichloromethane was added over 5 min. The mixture was
stirred for 20 min, and then triethylamine (6.3 mL, 45 mmol) was
added slowly. The mixture was stirred for 1.5 h, gradually warming
to -10.degree. C. The reaction was quenched by addition of water
(25 mL). The organic layer was separated, washed with brine (25
mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated
under reduced pressure to give a yellow oil. This was
chromatographed on a silica gel column, with 2% methanol in
dichloromethane, to give the desired ketone (1.0 g, 45%). The
chromatography also provided a sample of the isomeric ketone, ethyl
7-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate, and some un-reacted
alcohol starting material.
Ethyl
6-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxy-
late
[0565] A solution of LDA was generated by adding n-butyllithium
(2.4 mL of 2.5 M, 6.0 mmol) to a solution of diisopropylamine (0.84
mL, 6.0 mmol) in 30 mL of THF at 0.degree. C. A solution of ethyl
6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylate (633 mg, 3.00 mmol)
in 5 mL of THF was then added drop-wise, at -78.degree. C., to the
LDA. After stirring 45 min and warming to -30.degree. C., the
solution was re-cooled to -78.degree. C. and treated with
2-(N,N-bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amino-5-chloropyridine (1.77 g,
4.50 mmol). The dark brown reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h,
warming slowly to ambient temperature, and was quenched by the
addition of a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate. The mixture was
extracted with ether (2.times.50 mL), and the ether extracts were
washed with a dilute sodium carbonate solution, water and brine (50
mL each). The ether solution was then dried over anhydrous
magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced
pressure. The resulting crude product was column chromatographed on
silica gel, with a 0-5% gradient of methanol in dichloromethane, to
give the desired enol triflate (0.32 g, 31%).
Ethyl
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
[0566] A mixture of ethyl
6-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
(270 mg, 0.790 mmol) in 6 mL of dimethoxyethane, 1.5 mL of
saturated sodium carbonate solution, 3-pyridineboronic acid (146
mg, 1.20 mmol) and lithium chloride (99 mg, 2.37 mmol) was degassed
and placed under an argon atmosphere (5 min purge).
Tetrakis(triphenyphosphine)palladium(0) (60 mg) was added, and the
reaction mixture was heated at reflux for 4 h. It was then cooled
and filtered though a plug of silica gel, eluting with ethyl
acetate. Concentration of the filtrate and column chromatography of
the residue, with a gradient of 0-5% methanol in dichloromethane,
gave a yellow oil (130 mg, 60%).
6-(3-Pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
[0567] A mixture of ethyl
6-(3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate (100 mg,
0.370 mmol) and 1.5 mL of concentrated HCl was heated under reflux
for 16 h. The mixture was cooled in an ice bath and made basic by
adding 5 M aqueous sodium hydroxide. The suspension was extracted
with chloroform (3.times.5 mL), and the extracts were dried over
anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced
pressure. The residue was filtered though a plug of silica gel,
eluting with 90:10:1 dichloromethane/methanol/concentrated ammonium
hydroxide, to give the product as an oil (11 mg, 15%).
Example 19
[0568] Example 19 is
7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
7-(5-Isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate
[0569] To a solution of ethyl
7-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
(0.12 g, 0.35 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (3 mL) was added saturated
sodium carbonate solution (1 mL), lithium chloride (0.04 g, 0.9
mmol) and 5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid (0.12 g, 0.66 mmol).
The flask was alternately evacuated and filled with argon three
times. Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.01 g, 0.01 mmol)
was added, and the evacuation and argon fill was performed once
again. The flask was sealed under argon, and the stirred reaction
mixture was heated at 95.degree. C. for 2 h. The mixture was cooled
to ambient temperature, diluted with water (10 mL), and extracted
with chloroform (3.times.5 mL). The chloroform extracts were dried
over anhydrous sodium sulfate and filtered. Concentration of the
filtrate by rotary evaporation, followed by purification of the
residue by silica gel column chromatography, using a gradient of
0-2% methanol in chloroform as eluent, gave 0.16 g of a light
yellow oil. This was dissolved in ethanol (20 mL) and added to a
stirred 50% aqueous KOH solution (10 mL). The mixture was then
refluxed for 6 days. The ethanol was evaporated, and brine (20 mL)
was added to the residue. Three chloroform extracts (15 mL each)
were then taken, dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4) and concentrated. The
residue was column chromatographed on silica gel, using a gradient
of 0-1% concentrated ammonium hydroxide in 85:15
chloroform/methanol, to yield the free base (36.1 mg, 0.14 mmol).
This was then dissolved in 5 mL of isopropanol, to which galactaric
acid (20 mg, 0.095 mmol) was then added. The cloudy suspension was
both heated and stirred while water was added drop-wise to the
suspension. When the solution turned clear, it was filtered hot and
then slowly cooled to ambient temperature and stored overnight.
When no crystallization occurred, the solution was concentrated 2.5
mL and kept at 0.degree. C. for 3 hours. The white precipitate was
collected by suction filtration and washed with cold isopropanol.
After high vacuum drying (ambient temperature, 6 h) 4.8 mg (9.4%)
of 7-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate (m.p. 172.degree. C.) remained.
Example 20
[0570] Example 20 is
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
Ethyl
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
[0571] To a solution of ethyl
7-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-one-3-carboxylate
(0.12 g, 0.35 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (3 mL) was added saturated
sodium carbonate solution (1 mL), lithium chloride (0.04 g, 0.9
mmol) and 5-phenyl-3-pyridinylboronic acid (0.12 g, 0.7 mmol). The
flask was alternately evacuated and filled with argon three times.
Then tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.01 g, 0.01 mmol)
was added, and the evacuation and argon fill was performed once
again. The flask was then sealed under argon, and the stirred
reaction mixture was heated at 95.degree. C. for 2 h. The mixture
was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with water (10 mL) and
extracted with chloroform (3.times.5 mL). The combined extracts
were dried over sodium sulfate and filtered. Concentration of the
filtrate by rotary evaporation, followed by purification of the
residue by silica gel column chromatography, using a gradient of
chloroform/methanol (0-2% methanol) as eluent, gave ethyl
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
as a light yellow oil (0.12 g, 90%).
7-(5-Phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate
[0572] A solution of ethyl
7-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
(0.10 g, 0.29 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was added to a stirred 50%
aqueous KOH solution (10 mL). The mixture was then refluxed for 3
days. The ethanol was evaporated, and brine (20 mL) was added to
the residue. Three chloroform extracts (15 mL each) were then
taken, dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4) and concentrated. The residue was
column chromatographed on silica gel, using a gradient of 0-2%
concentrated ammonium hydroxide in 85:15 chloroform/methanol, to
yield the free base (30.1 mg, 0.109 mmol). This was dissolved in 5
mL of isopropanol, to which galactaric acid (13 mg, 0.062 mmol) was
added. The cloudy suspension was both heated and stirred while
water was added drop-wise to the suspension. When the solution
turned clear, it was filtered hot and slowly cooled to ambient
temperature, at which temperature it was kept overnight. The
precipitate was filtered off and washed with cold isopropanol.
After high vacuum drying (ambient temperature, 6 h), the white
solid weighed 23.3 mg (56.1%, m.p. 186.degree. C.).
Example 21
[0573] Example 21 is
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
Ethyl
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
[0574] To a solution of ethyl
7-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
(0.13 g, 0.38 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (3 mL) was added saturated
sodium carbonate solution (1 mL), lithium chloride (0.04 g, 0.9
mmol) and 5-phenoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid (0.17 g, 0.79 mmol).
The flask was alternately evacuated and filled with argon three
times. Then, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.01 g, 0.01
mmol) was added, and the evacuation and argon fill was performed
once again. The flask was sealed under argon, and the stirred
reaction mixture was heated at 95.degree. C. for 2 h. The mixture
was cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with water (10 mL),
extracted with chloroform (3.times.5 mL). The extracts were dried
over sodium sulfate and filtered. Concentration of the filtrate by
rotary evaporation, followed by purification of the residue by
silica gel column chromatography, using a gradient of 0-2% methanol
in chloroform/as eluent, gave ethyl
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
as a light yellow oil (0.12 g, 87%).
7-(5-Phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-aza-bicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate
[0575] A solution of ethyl
7-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
(0.12 g, 0.33 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was added to a stirred 50%
aqueous KOH solution (10 mL). The mixture was then refluxed for 3
days. The ethanol was evaporated, and brine (20 mL) was added to
the residue. Three chloroform extracts (15 mL each) were then
taken, dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4) and concentrated. The residue was
column chromatographed on silica gel, using a gradient of 0-2%
concentrated ammonium hydroxide in 85:15 chloroform/methanol, to
yield the free base (54.1 mg, 0.185 mmol). This was dissolved in 5
mL of isopropanol, to which galactaric acid (20 mg, 0.095 mmol) was
added. The cloudy suspension was both heated and stirred while
water was added drop-wise to the suspension. When the solution
turned clear, it was filtered hot and slowly cooled to ambient
temperature, where it was kept overnight. The precipitate was
filtered off and washed with cold isopropanol. After high vacuum
drying (ambient temperature, 6 h), the white solid weighed 40.7 mg
(55.5%, m.p. 176.degree. C.).
Example 22
[0576] Example 22 is
7-(5-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
7-(5-Methoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene
hemigalactarate
[0577] To a solution of ethyl
7-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-6-ene-3-carboxylate
(0.32 g, 0.93 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (8 mL) was added saturated
sodium carbonate solution (2.5 mL), lithium chloride (0.12 g, 2.8
mmol) and 5-methoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid (0.29 g, 1.9 mmol). The
flask was alternately evacuated and filled with argon three times.
Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (0.02 g, 0.02 mmol) was
added, and the evacuation and argon fill was performed once again.
The flask was sealed under argon, and the stirred reaction mixture
was heated at 95.degree. C. for 2 h. The mixture was cooled to
ambient temperature, diluted with water (10 mL) and extracted with
chloroform (3.times.5 mL). The chloroform extracts were dried over
sodium sulfate and filtered. Concentration of the filtrate by
rotary evaporation, followed by purification of the residue by
silica gel column chromatography, using a gradient of 0-2% methanol
in chloroform, gave 0.41 g of a light yellow oil. This was
dissolved in ethanol (40 mL) and added to a stirred 50% aqueous KOH
solution (20 mL). The mixture was then refluxed for 16 h. The
ethanol was evaporated, and brine (20 mL) was added to the residue.
Three chloroform extracts (20 mL each) were then taken, dried
(Na2SO4) and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in toluene (20
mL), concentrated again and column chromatographed on silica gel,
using a gradient of 95:5:1 to 90:10:2
chloroform/methanol/concentrated ammonium hydroxide as eluent, to
yield the free base (100 mg, 33%). A portion of this free base (40
mg, 0.17 mmol) was dissolved in isopropanol (3 mL) and treated with
galactaric acid (20 mg, 0.095 mmol). The mixture was then swirled
and heated as water was slowly added. When the mixture clarified,
it was filtered hot and the filtrate cooled. After sitting at
ambient temperature overnight, the mixture was filtered, to yield a
white solid, which was washed with cold isopropanol and high vacuum
dried (ambient temperature, 6 h) to yield 11.5 mg (7.9%, m.p.
162-164.degree. C.).
Example 23
[0578] Example 23 is
6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
trifluoroacetate, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
Ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carb-
oxylate
[0579] To a solution of 3-bromo-5-phenoxypyridine (0.51 g, 2.0
mmol) in dry diethyl ether (15 mL) at -78.degree. C. was added 2.5
M n-butyllithium (0.80 mL, 2.0 mmol). The reaction was stirred for
30 min under nitrogen at -78.degree. C. and then slowly transferred
by cannula into a solution of ethyl
6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate (0.20 g, 1.0 mmol) in
THF (15 mL) at -78.degree. C. The reaction was stirred 4 h at
-78.degree. C. and then warmed to ambient temperature overnight, at
which time it was quenched with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride
(20 mL). The mixture was then extracted with chloroform (2.times.10
mL), and the combined extracts were dried over sodium sulfate,
filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporation. Excess pyridine
was removed by repeated azeotropic rotary evaporation with toluene,
and the residue was chromatographed on a silica gel column (with 5%
methanol in chloroform) to yield the desired product (0.31 g,
84%).
6-(5-Phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
trifluoroacetate
[0580] To ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(5-phenoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxyla-
te (0.31 g, 0.84 mmol) at 0.degree. C. was added triethylamine
(0.47 mL, 3.4 mmol) and thionyl chloride (0.18 mL, 2.5 mmol). The
mixture was heated at reflux for 18 h under nitrogen. The volatiles
were removed by azeotropic rotary evaporation with toluene
(2.times.10 mL) to give a dark brown oil, which was suspended in a
50% solution of potassium hydroxide (5 g) in ethanol (10 mL) and
refluxed for 18 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient
temperature and concentrated by rotary evaporation. Then brine (10
mL) was added, and the mixture was filtered. The collected solids
were washed with chloroform (25 mL), and the filtrate was extracted
with chloroform (3.times.25 mL). The combined chloroform extracts
were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated by rotary
evaporation. Preparative HPLC purification of the residue, using
0.1% trifluoroacetic acid in an acetonitrile/water gradient, gave
the desired product as a trifluoroacetate salt (77 mg, 29%).
Example 24
[0581] Example 24 is
6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
trifluoroacetate, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
Ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carbo-
xylate
[0582] To a solution of 3-bromo-5-phenylpyridine (0.23 g, 1.0 mmol)
in THF (5 mL) at ambient temperature was added 2.0 M
isopropylmagnesium chloride in THF (0.5 mL). The reaction was
stirred for an hour under nitrogen. Then a solution of ethyl
6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate (0.21 g, 1.0 mmol) in
THF (2 mL) was added. The mixture was stirred at ambient
temperature overnight, concentrated and quenched with water (1 mL).
The mixture was extracted with chloroform (2.times.10 mL), and the
combined extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and
concentrated by rotary evaporation. The compound was purified by
silica gel column chromatography (1:1 ethyl acetate/hexane) to
yield 50 mg of product (13%).
6-(5-Phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
trifluoroacetate
[0583] To ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(5-phenyl-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylat-
e (0.13 g, 0.37 mmol) at 0.degree. C. was added triethylamine (0.30
mL, 1.2 mmol) and thionyl chloride (0.06 mL, 0.8 mmol). The mixture
was heated at reflux for 18 h under nitrogen. The volatiles were
removed by azeotropic rotary evaporation with toluene (2.times.20
mL) to give a dark brown oil, which was suspended in a 50% solution
of potassium hydroxide in ethanol (10 mL) and refluxed for 18 h.
The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and
concentrated by rotary evaporation. Then brine (10 mL) was added,
and the mixture was filtered. The collected solids were washed with
chloroform (25 mL), and the filtrate was extracted with chloroform
(3.times.25 mL). The combined chloroform extracts were dried over
sodium sulfate, filtered, concentrated by rotary evaporation.
Preparative HPLC purification of the residue, using 0.1%
trifluoroacetic acid in an acetonitrile/water gradient, gave the
desired product as a trifluoroacetate salt (59 mg, 43%).
Example 25
[0584] Example 25 is
6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
trifluoroacetate, which was prepared in accordance with the
following techniques:
Ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-c-
arboxylate
[0585] To a solution of 3-bromo-5-isopropoxypyridine (0.66 g, 3.1
mmol) in dry diethyl ether (15 mL) at -78.degree. C. was added 2.5
M n-butyllithium (1.2 mL, 3.0 mmol). The reaction was stirred for
30 min under nitrogen at -78.degree. C. and then slowly transferred
by cannula into a solution of ethyl
6-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylate (0.30 g, 1.5 mmol) in
THF (15 mL) at -78.degree. C. The reaction was stirred 4 h at
-78.degree. C. and then warmed to ambient temperature overnight, at
which time it was quenched with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride
(20 mL). The reaction was then extracted with chloroform
(2.times.10 mL), and the combined extracts were dried over sodium
sulfate, filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporation. Excess
pyridine was removed by repeated azeotropic rotary evaporation with
toluene, and the residue was chromatographed on a silica gel column
(with 5% methanol in chloroform) to yield the desired product (0.34
g, 61%).
6-(5-Isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-6-ene
trifluoroacetate
[0586] To ethyl
6-hydroxy-6-(5-isopropoxy-3-pyridinyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carbox-
ylate (0.34 g, 1.0 mmol) at 0.degree. C. was added triethylamine
(0.57 mL, 4.1 mmol) and thionyl chloride (0.23 mL, 3.1 mmol). The
mixture was heated to reflux for 18 h under nitrogen. The volatiles
were removed by azeotropic rotary evaporation with toluene
(2.times.10 mL) to give a dark brown oil, which was suspended in a
50% solution of potassium hydroxide in ethanol (10 mL) and refluxed
for 18 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature
and concentrated by rotary evaporation. Then brine (10 mL) was
added, and the mixture was filtered. The collected solids were
washed with chloroform (25 mL), and the filtrate was extracted with
chloroform (3.times.25 mL). The combined chloroform extracts were
dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, concentrated by rotary
evaporation. Preparative HPLC purification of the residue, using
0.1% trifluoroacetic acid in an acetonitrile/water gradient, gave
the desired product as a trifluoroacetate salt (60 mg, 47%) (mp
133-134.degree. C.).
Example 26
[0587] Example 26 is the syntheses of the
5-substituted-3-pyridinylboronic acids that were not commercially
available (i.e., 5-methoxy, 5-isopropoxy, 5-phenoxy and 5-phenyl).
These were produced from the corresponding bromopyridines (the
syntheses of which have been reported in U.S. Pat. No. 5,861,423
and PCT WO 99/65876) by the procedure of Li et al., reported in J.
Org. Chem. 67(15): 5394-5397 (2002). An example, the synthesis of
the 5-methoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid, is included here.
5-Methoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid
[0588] Triisopropyl borate (29.3 mL, 128 mmol) was added over 2 min
to a solution of 5-methoxy-3-bromopyridine (20.00 g, 106.4 mmol) in
toluene (140 mL) and tetrahydrofuran (35 mL) at -40.degree. C. To
this solution was added 2.5 M n-BuLi (51.1 mL, 128 mmol) drop-wise
over 35 min while maintaining the temperature at -40.degree. C.
After the addition was complete, the reaction was stirred an
additional 30 min at -40.degree. C. and then was warmed to
-15.degree. C. over one hour. Into the reaction was poured 1 N HCl
(175 mL), and the mixture was stirred vigorously for 30 minutes.
The layers were separated, and the organic washed once with water
(15 mL). The aqueous phases were combined and neutralized (to pH 7)
with 5 N NaOH, at which point the boronic acid precipitated out.
The biphasic mixture was extracted with THF (3.times.150 mL). The
organic phases were combined, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered,
and concentrated to yield 15.36 g of 5-methoxy-3-pyridinylboronic
acid as a light brown solid (94%).
Example 27
[0589] Example 27 is a the pair of regioisomers,
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene trifluoroacetate and
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene trifluoroacetate,
which was prepared in accordance with the following techniques:
3-(5-Pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene trifluoroacetate and
3-(5-pyrimidinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene trifluoroacetate
[0590] To a solution of a mixture of t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene-6-carboxylate
and t-butyl
3-trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene-6-carboxylate
(0.10 g, 0.30 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (2 mL) was added a saturated
solution of sodium carbonate (0.80 mL), lithium chloride (26 mg,
0.62 mmol) and pyrimidine-5-boronic acid (74 mg, 0.59 mmol). The
flask was alternately evacuated and filled with argon three times.
Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (13 mg, 0.013 mmol) was
added, and the evacuation and argon fill was performed once again.
The reaction mixture was stirred vigorously and heated at reflux
for 4 h. The dark mixture was partitioned between 5 M NaOH (1 mL)
and chloroform (2 mL). The organic layer was collected and combined
with a second chloroform (3 mL) extract of the aqueous layer. This
combined chloroform extracts were dried over sodium sulfate,
filtered and concentrated. The residue was combined with 10 mL of
methanolic aqueous KOH (made by dissolving 35 g of KOH in a mixture
of 25 mL of water and 100 mL of methanol) and refluxed overnight.
The reaction mixture was cooled, and the volatiles were evaporated.
Preparative HPLC purification of the residue, using 0.1%
trifluoroacetic acid in an acetonitrile/water gradient, gave the
desired product as a trifluoroacetate salt (41 mg, 45%).
Example 28
Assessment of Analgesic Effects of Compounds of Example 1
[0591] The compounds of Example 1 (administered as the
dihydrochloride salt of a 3:1 mixture of
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-ene and
3-(3-pyridinyl)-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ene) were evaluated in
this Example using a "hot plate" test in mice. Briefly, the
compounds of Example 1 (0.03, 0.1 and 0.3 mg free base/kg) were
subcutaneously administered five minutes before the hot plate test.
Morphine (10 mg/kg) was subcutaneously administered at 15 minutes
before the test. Each mouse was placed on a metallic hot plate
maintained at 52.+-.0.2.degree. C. The nociceptive reaction
latency, characterized by licking reflex of the forepaws or by
jumping off the hot plate, was recorded. The cutoff was set to 30
seconds.
[0592] At 0.03, 0.1 and 0.3 mg/kg, the compounds of Example 1
increased the nociceptive threshold by +72, +68 and +152%,
respectively. The rise in the nociceptive reaction latency was
significant for all doses. The results are tabulated below in Table
1.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Reaction Dose Latency % Treatment (mg/kg) n
(sec) variation Saline -- 10 11.2 .+-. 0.7 -- Morphine 10 10 29.4
.+-. 0.5* 163 Compounds 0.03 10 19.3 .+-. 2.8* 72 of Example 1 0.1
10 18.8 .+-. 2.2* 68 0.3 10 28.2 .+-. 1.8* 152 Results expressed as
mean .+-. SEM Vehicle (saline) Dunnett's test: * indicates a
significant difference in comparison with vehicle-treated "injured
paw" group for P < 0.05
[0593] The time course of the analgesic effect of the compounds of
Example 1 (0.1, 0.3 and 1.0 mg free base/kg) was also assessed
using the hot plate test following oral administration. Each dose
of the compounds was administered to separate groups of animals at
either 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes prior to hot plate assessment.
Morphine (60 mg/kg) and vehicle were also orally administered to
separate groups of animals either 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes before
the test. Each mouse was placed on a metallic hot plate maintained
at 52.+-.0.2.degree. C. The nociceptive reaction latency,
characterized by licking reflex of the forepaws or by jumping off
the hot plate, was recorded. The cutoff was set to 30 seconds.
[0594] Morphine (60 mg/kg), at 15, 30 and 60 minutes after dosing,
significantly increased nociceptive reaction latency in comparison
with vehicle-control by +69%, +47% and +37%, respectively. The
compounds of Example 1 (1.0 mg/kg), at 5 and 15 minutes after
dosing, significantly increased the nociceptive reaction latency by
+82% and +97%, respectively compared to vehicle controls. Lower
doses failed to modify the nociceptive threshold when compared to
the vehicle-treated group (data not shown).
[0595] A rat model of peripheral mononeuropathy (Bennett Model) was
also used to evaluate the antihyperalgesic properties of the
compounds.
[0596] Briefly, peripheral mononeuropathy was induced by loose
ligation of the sciatic nerve in anaesthetized rats (pentobarbital;
45 mg/kg by intraperitoneal route). Fourteen days later, the
nociceptive threshold was evaluated using a mechanical nociceptive
stimulation (paw pressure test). An increasing pressure was applied
onto the hindpaw of the animal until the nociceptive reaction
(vocalization or paw withdrawal) was reached. The pain threshold
(grams of contact pressure) was measured in hindpaws, both
ipsilateral (injured side) and contralateral (non-injured side) to
the site of sciatic ligation injury, at 10 minutes after the oral
treatment for the compounds (1 mg/kg) and 60 minutes after dosing
for morphine (60 mg/kg) and vehicle.
[0597] The results were expressed as a) the nociceptive threshold
(mean.+-.SEM) in grams of contact pressure for the injured paw and
for the non-injured paw in the vehicle-treated group, and b) the
percentage of variation of the nociceptive threshold calculated
from the mean value of the vehicle-treated group.
[0598] In the vehicle-treated group, a statistically significant
decrease in the nociceptive threshold was evidenced in injured paw
as compared to the control paw, demonstrating a clear hyperalgesia
in the rats. In the group treated with morphine (60 mg/kg), the
nociceptive threshold was significantly increased in comparison to
the vehicle-treated group (by +144%, 60 minutes after dosing). Ten
minutes after being orally administered, 1 mg/kg of the compounds
of Example 1 increased the nociceptive threshold in the injured paw
to a lesser, but significant, extent (+20%, in comparison to the
vehicle-treated group). No behavioral side-effects were observed
following the dosing with the compounds. The results are tabulated
below in Table 2.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Injured Paw Control Paw Injured Paw
Compounds of Injured Paw Test Article Vehicle Vehicle Example 1
Morphine Dose (mg/kg) -- -- 1 60 Nociceptive 310.0 .+-. 12.0 110.0
.+-. 9.5 132.0 .+-. 9.0* 268.0 .+-. 18.9* threshold (g) % Variation
-- -- 20 144 Results expressed as mean .+-. SEM Vehicle (distilled
water) Dunnett's test: * indicates a significant difference in
comparison with vehicle-treated "injured paw" group for P <
0.05
[0599] For additional details and further guidance regarding the
test protocols, please see Bennett and Xie, Pain, 33:87-107 (1988);
D'amour and Smith, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 72:74-79 (1941); and
Grossman et al., J. Comp. Neurol., 206:9-16 (1982), all
incorporated herein by reference.
Example 29
Summary of Biological Activity
[0600] The following compounds were evaluated using the techniques
described above.
##STR00013## ##STR00014##
[0601] The biological data indicate that the compounds of the
present invention have the ability to selectively bind with high
affinity to the .alpha.7 (Ki values from 300 .mu.M to 10 .mu.M) and
.alpha.4.beta.2 (Ki values from 100 pM to 24 nM) receptors, as
indicated by relatively low binding constants, and in some cases
bind at concentrations well below those concentrations required for
activation of muscle or ganglionic receptors. Thus, the data
indicated that the compounds have the capability of being useful in
treating CNS disorders involving nicotinic cholinergic systems.
[0602] Furthermore, the data indicate that certain of these
compounds do not cause any appreciable side effects at muscle sites
or ganglionic sites at concentrations effective for producing CNS
effects or neurotransmitter release (as low as 30 nM for dopamine
release), thus indicating a lack of undesirable side effects in
subjects receiving administration of those compounds at dose ranges
at which CNS effects and neurotransmitter release are elicited.
[0603] The foregoing is illustrative of the present invention and
is not to be construed as limiting thereof. The invention is
defined by the following claims, with equivalents of the claims to
be included therein.
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