U.S. patent application number 14/596793 was filed with the patent office on 2015-05-21 for pharmaceutical product comprising a p38 kinase inhibitor and a second active ingredient.
The applicant listed for this patent is AstraZeneca AB. Invention is credited to Anne Elizabeth COOPER, Timothy Jon LUKER, Jerzy Andrzej SCHMIDT.
Application Number | 20150141387 14/596793 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42269036 |
Filed Date | 2015-05-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150141387 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
COOPER; Anne Elizabeth ; et
al. |
May 21, 2015 |
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT COMPRISING A P38 KINASE INHIBITOR AND A
SECOND ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Abstract
The invention provides a pharmaceutical product, kit or
composition comprising a first active ingredient which is
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof, and a second active ingredient selected from: a
non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; an
antioxidant; a .beta.2 adrenoceptor agonist; a CCR1 antagonist; a
chemokine antagonist (not CCR1); a corticosteroid; a CRTh2
antagonist; a DPI antagonist; an Histone Deacetylase activator; an
IKK2 kinase inhibitor; a COX inhibitor; a lipoxygenase inhibitor; a
leukotriene receptor antagonist; a MABA compound; an MPO inhibitor;
a muscarinic antagonist; a PDE4 inhibitor; a PPAR.gamma. agonist; a
protease inhibitor; a Statin; a thromboxane antagonist; a
vasodilator; or, an ENAC blocker (Epithelial Sodium-channel
blocker); and its use in the treatment of respiratory disease.
Inventors: |
COOPER; Anne Elizabeth;
(Loughborough Leicestershire, GB) ; LUKER; Timothy
Jon; (Loughborough Leicestershire, GB) ; SCHMIDT;
Jerzy Andrzej; (Loughborough Leicestershire, GB) |
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Applicant: |
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AstraZeneca AB |
Sodertalje |
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SE |
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Family ID: |
42269036 |
Appl. No.: |
14/596793 |
Filed: |
January 14, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
514/171 ;
514/255.06 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61K 31/4545 20130101;
A61K 31/56 20130101; A61K 31/416 20130101; A61P 11/00 20180101;
A61K 31/4965 20130101; A61P 9/00 20180101; A61P 11/06 20180101;
A61K 31/444 20130101; A61K 31/428 20130101; A61K 31/4545 20130101;
A61K 2300/00 20130101; A61K 2300/00 20130101; A61K 31/4965
20130101; A61K 2300/00 20130101; A61K 2300/00 20130101; A61P 31/00
20180101; A61K 31/416 20130101; A61K 45/06 20130101; A61K 31/444
20130101; A61P 39/06 20180101 |
Class at
Publication: |
514/171 ;
514/255.06 |
International
Class: |
A61K 31/4965 20060101
A61K031/4965; A61K 45/06 20060101 A61K045/06; A61K 31/56 20060101
A61K031/56; A61K 31/416 20060101 A61K031/416; A61K 31/4545 20060101
A61K031/4545; A61K 31/428 20060101 A61K031/428 |
Claims
1. A pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first
active ingredient which
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof, and a second active ingredient selected from: an Adenosine
A2A receptor antagonist; an anti-infective; a non-steroidal
Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; an antioxidant; a
.beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist; a CCR1 antagonist; a chemokine
antagonist (not CCR1); a corticosteroid; a CRTh2 antagonist; a DP1
antagonist; a formyl peptide receptor antagonist; a Histone
Deacetylase activator; a chloride channel hCLCA1 blocker an
Epithelial sodium channel blocker (ENAC blocker); an Inter-cellular
adhesion molecule 1 blocker (ICAM blocker); an IKK2 kinase
inhibitor; a JNK kinase inhibitor; a cyclooxygenase inhibitor (COX
inhibitor); a lipoxygenase inhibitor; a leukotriene receptor
antagonist; a dual .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist/M.sub.3
receptor antagonist (MABA compound); a MEK-1 kinase inhibitor a
myeloperoxidase inhibitor (MPO inhibitor); a muscarinic antagonist;
a phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor; a phosphatidylinositol 3
(PI3)-kinase .gamma. inhibitor (PI 3 kinase .gamma. inhibitor) a
peroxisome proliferator activated receptor agonist (PPAR.gamma.
agonist); a protease inhibitor; a retinoic acid receptor modulator
(RAR y modulator) a Statin; a thromboxane antagonist or a
vasodilator.
2. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1 wherein the
second active ingredient is selected from: a muscarinic antagonist,
a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist; a dual .beta..sub.2
adrenoceptor agonist/M.sub.3 receptor antagonist (MABA compound); a
corticosteroid; a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR
Receptor) Agonist; an IKK2 kinase inhibitor; a phosphodiesterase
PDE4 inhibitor or an inhibitor of neutrophil elastase.
3. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
second active ingredient is a muscarinic antagonist.
4. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 3, wherein the
second active ingredient is a
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-propio-
nyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salt.
5. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 3, wherein the
second active ingredient is a
((R)-3-(1-phenyl-cycloheptanecarbonyloxy)-1-(pyridin-2-ylcarbamoylmethyl)-
-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salt.
6. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
second active ingredient is a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor
agonist.
7. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 6, wherein the
second active ingredient is
N-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzo-
thiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(1-naphthyl)ethoxy]propanamide
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
8. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
second active ingredient is a corticosteroid.
9. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
second active ingredient is a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor
(GR Receptor) Agonist.
10. A pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 9, wherein the
second active ingredient is
2,2,2-trifluoro-N-[(1R,2S)-1-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-(3-met-
hoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
11. Use of a product according to claim 1 in therapy.
12. Use of a product according to claim 1 in the manufacture of a
medicament for the treatment of a respiratory disease.
13. Use according to claim 12, wherein the respiratory disease is
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
14. Use according to claim 12, wherein the respiratory disease is
asthma.
15. A method of treating a respiratory disease, which method
comprises simultaneously, sequentially or separately administering:
(a) a (therapeutically effective) dose of a first active ingredient
which is as defined in claim 1; (b) a (therapeutically effective)
dose of a second active ingredient which is as defined in claim 1;
to a patient in need thereof.
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to a combination of two or
more pharmaceutically active substances for use in the treatment of
respiratory diseases (for example chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) or asthma).
[0002] The essential function of the lungs requires a fragile
structure with enormous exposure to the environment, including
pollutants, microbes, allergens, and carcinogens. Host factors,
resulting from interactions of lifestyle choices and genetic
composition, influence the response to this exposure. Damage or
infection to the lungs can give rise to a wide range of diseases of
the respiratory system (or respiratory diseases). A number of these
diseases are of great public health importance. Respiratory
diseases include Acute Lung Injury, Acute Respiratory Distress
Syndrome (ARDS), occupational lung disease, lung cancer,
tuberculosis, fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, pneumonia, emphysema,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma.
[0003] Among the most common of the respiratory diseases is asthma.
Asthma is generally defined as an inflammatory disorder of the
airways with clinical symptoms arising from intermittent airflow
obstruction. It is characterised clinically by paroxysms of
wheezing, dyspnea and cough. It is a chronic disabling disorder
that appears to be increasing in prevalence and severity. It is
estimated that 15% of children and 5% of adults in the population
of developed countries suffer from asthma. Therapy should therefore
be aimed at controlling symptoms so that normal life is possible
and at the same time provide basis for treating the underlying
inflammation.
[0004] COPD is a term which refers to a large group of lung
diseases which can interfere with normal breathing. Current
clinical guidelines define COPD as a disease state characterized by
airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The airflow
limitation is usually both progressive and associated with an
abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to noxious particles
and gases. The most important contributory source of such particles
and gases, at least in the western world, is tobacco smoke. COPD
patients have a variety of symptoms, including cough, shortness of
breath, and excessive production of sputum; such symptoms arise
from dysfunction of a number of cellular compartments, including
neutrophils, macrophages, and epithelial cells. The two most
important conditions covered by COPD are chronic bronchitis and
emphysema.
[0005] Chronic bronchitis is a long-standing inflammation of the
bronchi which causes increased production of mucous and other
changes. The patients' symptoms are cough and expectoration of
sputum. Chronic bronchitis can lead to more frequent and severe
respiratory infections, narrowing and plugging of the bronchi,
difficult breathing and disability.
[0006] Emphysema is a chronic lung disease which affects the
alveoli and/or the ends of the smallest bronchi. The lung loses its
elasticity and therefore these areas of the lungs become enlarged.
These enlarged areas trap stale air and do not effectively exchange
it with fresh air. This results in difficult breathing and may
result in insufficient oxygen being delivered to the blood. The
predominant symptom in patients with emphysema is shortness of
breath.
[0007] Therapeutic agents used in the treatment of respiratory
diseases include corticosteroids. Corticosteroids (also known as
glucocorticosteroids or glucocorticoids) are potent
anti-inflammatory agents. Whilst their exact mechanism of action is
not clear, the end result of corticosteroid treatment is a decrease
in the number, activity and movement of inflammatory cells into the
bronchial submucosa, leading to decreased airway responsiveness.
Corticostcroids may also cause reduced shedding of bronchial
epithelial lining, vascular permeability, and mucus secretion.
Whilst corticosteroid treatment can yield important benefits, the
efficacy of these agents is often far from satisfactory,
particularly in COPD. Moreover, whilst the use of steroids may lead
to therapeutic effects, it is desirable to be able to use steroids
in low doses to minimise the occurrence and severity of undesirable
side effects that may be associated with regular administration.
Recent studies have also highlighted the problem of the acquisition
of steroid resistance amongst patients suffering from respiratory
diseases. For example, cigarette smokers with asthma have been
found to be insensitive to short term inhaled corticosteroid
therapy, but the disparity of the response between smokers and
non-smokers appears to be reduced with high dose inhaled
corticosteroid (Tomlinson et al., Thorax 2005; 60:282-287).
[0008] A further class of therapeutic agent used in the treatment
of respiratory diseases are bronchodilators. Bronchodilators may be
used to alleviate symptoms of respiratory diseases by relaxing the
bronchial smooth muscles, reducing airway obstruction, reducing
lung hyperinflation and decreasing shortness of breath. Types of
bronchodilators in clinical use include .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor
agonists, muscarinic receptor antagonists and methylxanthines.
Bronchodilators are prescribed mainly for symptomatic relief and
they are not considered to alter the natural history of respiratory
diseases.
[0009] The serine/threonine kinase, p38, is a member of the stress
and mitogen activated protein kinase family (SAPK/MAPK) and
participates in intracellular signalling cascades involved in a
number of responses associated with inflammatory processes. Four
isoforms of p38 kinase are known to exist, identified as
p38.alpha., p38.beta., p38.gamma. and p38.delta..
[0010] The p38 pathway is activated by stress (including tobacco
smoke, infections or oxidative products) and pro-inflammatory
cytokines (e.g. IL-1 or TNF.alpha.) and is involved in induction of
cytokines such as TNF-.alpha., IL-1, IL-6 and matrix
metalloprotease by bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Activation
of p38 by dual phosphorylation of thr.sup.180 and tyr.sup.182
located in the activation loop is achieved by two dual specificity
upstream MAP kinase kinases (MKK); MKK3 and MKK6. In turn p38
phosphorylates numerous targets including other kinases and
transcription factors. In addition to effects on transcription, p38
is involved in the control of mRNA stability of several cytokines
including TNF.alpha., IL-3, IL-6 and IL-8. Thus through this
cascade, p38 kinase is thought to play a significant role in the
control of transcription and translation responsible for the
induction of pro-inflammatory genes and the subsequent release of
pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF.alpha. from cells. This
mechanism has been validated by investigation of the effects of
inhibiting the p38 kinase enzyme on chronic inflammation and
arthritis (Kumar et al, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery (2003) 2:
717-725). In particular, p38 kinase inhibitors have been described
as potential agents for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
PCT/GB2008/050491 (WO2009/001132) describes a novel class of
compound that has high potency at the p38 kinase receptor. One
compound described in WO 2009/001132 is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide and salts
thereof.
[0011] Combination products comprising a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor
agonist and a corticosteroid are available. One such product is a
combination of budesonide and formoterol fumarate (marketed by
AstraZeneca under the tradename Symbicort.RTM.), which has proven
to be effective in controlling asthma and COPD, and improving
quality of life in many patients.
[0012] In view of the complexity of respiratory diseases such as
asthma and COPD, it is unlikely that any one mediator can
satisfactorily treat a respiratory disease alone. Moreover, whilst
combination treatments using a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist
and a corticosteroid deliver significant patient benefits, there
remains a medical need for new therapies against respiratory
diseases such as asthma and COPD, in particular for therapies with
disease modifying potential.
[0013] Accordingly, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical
product comprising, in combination, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof, and a second active ingredient selected from:
an Adenosine A2A receptor antagonist; an anti-infective; a
non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; an
antioxidant; a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist; a CCR1
antagonist; a chemokine antagonist (not CCR1); a corticosteroid; a
CRTh2 antagonist; a DP1 antagonist; a formyl peptide receptor
antagonist; a Histone Deacetylase activator; a chloride channel
hCLCA1 blocker an Epithelial sodium channel blocker (ENAC
blocker)). an Inter-cellular adhesion molecule 1 blocker (ICAM
blocker); an IKK2 kinase inhibitor; a JNK kinase inhibitor; a
cyclooxygenase inhibitor (COX inhibitor); a lipoxygenase inhibitor;
a leukotriene receptor antagonist; a dual .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor
agonist/M.sub.3 receptor antagonist (MABA compound); a MEK-1 kinase
inhibitor a myeloperoxidase inhibitor (MPO inhibitor); a muscarinic
antagonist; a phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor; a
phosphatidylinositol 3 (PI3)-kinase .gamma. inhibitor (PI 3 kinase
.gamma. inhibitor) a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor
agonist (PPAR.gamma. agonist); a protease inhibitor; a retinoic
acid receptor modulator (RAR .gamma. modulator)
a Statin;
[0014] a thromboxane antagonist; or a vasodilator.
[0015] A beneficial therapeutic effect may be observed in the
treatment of respiratory diseases if the first active ingredient
according to the present invention is used in combination with a 25
second active ingredient according to the present invention. The
beneficial effect may be observed when the two active substances
are administered simultaneously (either in a single pharmaceutical
preparation or via separate preparations), or sequentially or
separately via separate pharmaceutical preparations.
[0016] The pharmaceutical product of the present invention may, for
example, be a pharmaceutical composition comprising the first and
second active ingredients in admixture. Alternatively, the
pharmaceutical product may, for example, be a kit comprising a
preparation of the first active ingredient and a preparation of the
second active ingredient and, optionally, instructions for the
simultaneous, sequential or separate administration of the
preparations to a patient in need thereof.
[0017] The first active ingredient of the present invention is a
member of a novel class of compound described in PCT application
PCT/GB2008/050491 (WO 2009/001132) which display high potency at
the p38 kinase receptor. The name
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)etho-
xy]phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide was
generated using the commercially available chemical naming software
package ACDLABS and was generated from the structure:
##STR00001##
[0018] A suitable salt of
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide is, for
example, a hydrochloride, hydrobromide, trifluoroacetate, sulphate,
phosphate, acetate, fumarate, maleate, tartrate, lactate, citrate,
pyruvate, succinate, oxalate, methanesulphonate,
p-toluenesulphonate, bisulphate, benzenesulphonate,
ethanesulphonate, malonate, xinafoate, ascorbate, oleate,
nicotinate, saccharinate, adipate, formate, glycolate, L-lactate,
D-lactate, aspartate, malate, L-tartrate, D-tartrate, stearate,
2-furoate, 3-furoate, napadisylate (naphthalene-1,5-disulfonate or
naphthalene-1-(sulfonic acid)-5-sulfonate), edisylate
(ethanc-1,2-disulfonate or ethanc-1-(sulfonic acid)-2-sulfonate),
isethionate (2-hydroxyethylsulfonate), 2-mesitylenesulphonate,
2-naphthalenesulphonate, 2,5-dichlorobenzenesulphonate,
D-mandelate, L-mandelate, cinnamate, benzoate, adipate, esylate,
malonate, mesitylate (2-mesitylenesulphonate), napsylate
(2-naphthalenesulfonate), camsylate (camphor-10-sulphonate, for
example (1S)-(+)-10-Camphorsulfonic acid salt), formate, glutamate,
glutarate, glycolate, hippurate (2-(benzoylamino)acetate), orotate,
xylate (p-xylene-2-sulphonate), pamoic
(2,2'-dihydroxy-1,1'-dinaphthylmethane-3,3'-dicarboxylate),
palmitate or furoate. It is to 5 be understood for the avoidance of
confusion that salts may exist in varying stoichiometries, for
example, but not limited to, hemi-, mono-, and di-, and that the
invention encompasses all such forms.
[0019] In one aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product wherein the first active ingredient is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide.
[0020] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt), and a
second active ingredient selected from:
a muscarinic antagonist; a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist; a
dual .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist/M.sub.3 receptor antagonist
(MABA compound); a corticosteroid; a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid
Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; an IKK2 kinase inhibitor; a
phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor or an inhibitor of neutrophil
elastase.
[0021] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient which is a muscarinic
antagonist.
[0022] Examples of muscarinic antagonists that may be utilised in
accordance with the present invention include aclidinium bromide,
glycopyrrolate (such as R,R-, R,S-, S,R-, or S,S-glycopyrronium
bromide), oxitropium bromide, pirenzepine, telenzepine, tiotropium
bromide, darotropium
((1R,3R,5S)-3-(2-cyano-2,2-diphenylethyl)-8,8-dimethyl-8-azoniabicyclo[3,-
2,1]octane bromide),
3(R)-(2-hydroxy-2,2-dithien-2-ylacetoxy)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)-1-azoniabicy-
clo[2.2.2]octane bromide (see WO 01/04118),
3(R)-1-phenethyl-3-(9H-xanthene-9-carbonyloxy)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octa-
ne bromide or
(3R)-3-[(2S)-2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-thien-2-ylacetoxy]-1-(2-phenoxyeth-
yl)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]actane bromide (see WO 01/04118); or a
quaternary ammonium salt (such as
[2-((S)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3--
phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3--
phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(2--
phenethyloxy-ethyl)-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-[3-(3,4-dich-
loro-phenoxy)-propyl]dimethyl-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-[2-(3,4-dich-
loro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium salt,
[2-(4-chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)--
oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium salt, or
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-propio-
nyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane; wherein the counter-ion is,
for example, chloride, bromide, sulfate, methanesulfonate,
benzenesulfonate (besylate), toluenesulfonate (tosylate),
napthalenebissulfonate (napadisylate), hemi-napthalenebissulfonate
(hemi-napadisylate), phosphate, acetate, citrate, lactate,
tartrate, mesylate, maleate, fumarate or succinate.
[0023] In a further embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt), and a
second active ingredient which is selected from: [0024] a
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3--
phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium salt, [0025] a
[2-(4-chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)--
oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium salt, [0026] a
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-propio-
nyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salt, a
((R)-3-(1-phenyl-cycloheptanecarbonyloxy)-1-(pyridin-2-ylcarbamoylmethyl)-
-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salt, and a a
(R)-1-[3-(cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-isoxazol-5-ylmethyl]-3-(3-flu-
oro-phenoxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.]octane salt, wherein each salt
has a counter-ion which may be any pharmaceutically acceptable
anion for example, chloride, bromide, sulfate, methanesulfonate,
benzenesulfonate (besylate), 4-methylbenzenesulfonate (tosylate),
naphthalene-1,5-bissulfonate (napadisylate),
hemi-naphthalene-1,5-bissulfonate (hemi-napadisylate),
2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, phosphate, acetate, citrate, lactate,
tartrate, mesylate, maleate, fumarate or succinate.
[0027] In one embodiment of the invention, the second active
ingredient is a
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(-
3-phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium salt.
[2-((R)-Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3--
phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium salts are described in WO 2007/017669,
e.g.
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3--
phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium bromide.
[0028] In one embodiment of the invention, the second active
ingredient is a
[2-(4-chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl-
)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium salt.
[2-(4-Chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)--
oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium salts are described in WO
2007/017669, e.g.
[2-(4-chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)--
oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium methane sulfonate and WO
2008/096149 e.g.
[2-(4-chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-met-
hyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium
hemi-naphthalene-1,5-bissulfonate.
[0029] In one embodiment of the invention, the second active
ingredient is a
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-prop-
ionyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salt.
(R)-1-[2-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-propio-
nyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salts are described in
WO2008/75005, e.g. as
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-y-
l-propionyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane bromide and
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-propio-
nyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane chloride, and in
PCT/SE2009/050743 e.g.
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-p-
ropionyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane
4-methylbenzenesulfonate.
[0030] In one embodiment of the invention, the second active
ingredient is a
((R)-3-(1-phenyl-cycloheptanecarbonyloxy)-1-(pyridin-2-ylcarbamoylmethy-
l)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salt.
((R)-3-(1-phenyl-cycloheptanecarbonyloxy)-1-(pyridin-2-ylcarbamoylmethyl)-
-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane salts are described in WO
2009/138707 and WO 2009/139708 e.g.
((R)-3-(1-phenyl-cycloheptanecarbonyloxy)-1-(pyridin-2-ylcarbamoylmethyl)-
-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane bromide.
[0031] In one embodiment of the invention, the second active
ingredient is a
(R)-1-[3-(cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-isoxazol-5-ylmethyl]-3-(3-f-
luoro-phenoxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.]octane salt.
(R)-1-[3-(Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-isoxazol-5-ylmethyl]-3-(3-flu-
oro-phenoxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.]octane salts are described in WO
2008/099186, e.g.
(R)-1-[3-(cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-isoxazol-5-ylmethyl]-3-(3-flu-
oro-phenoxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.]octane chloride, and
PCT/SE2009/050926 e.g.
(R)-1-[3-(cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-isoxazol-5-ylmethyl]-3-(-
3-fluoro-phenoxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.]octane
2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate.
[0032] In another embodiment, the second active ingredient is
aclidinium or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g.
bromide).
[0033] In another embodiment, the second active ingredient is
glycopyrrolate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g.
iodide).
[0034] In another embodiment, the second active ingredient is
tiotropium or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g.
iodide or bromide).
[0035] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient is a .beta..sub.2
adrenoceptor agonist.
[0036] A .beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist is any compound or
substance capable of stimulating the .beta..sub.2-receptors and
acting as a broncho dilator. In the context of the present
specification, unless otherwise stated, any reference to a
.beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist includes an active salt, solvate
or derivative that may be formed from said
.beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist or any enantiomer or mixture
thereof. Examples of possible salts or derivatives of
.beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist are acid addition salts such as
the salts of hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulphuric acid,
phosphoric acid, methanesulphonic acid, acetic acid, fumaric acid,
succinic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid,
1-hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid, maleic acid, and
pharmaceutically acceptable esters (e.g. C.sub.1-C.sub.6 alkyl
esters). The .beta..sub.2-agonists may also be in the form of
solvates, e.g. hydrates.
[0037] Examples of a .beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist that may be
used in the pharmaceutical product according to one embodiment
include [0038] metaproterenol [0039] isoproterenol [0040]
isoprenaline [0041] albuterol [0042] salbutamol (e.g. as sulphate)
[0043] formoterol (e.g. as fumarate) [0044] salmeterol (e.g. as
xinafoate) [0045] terbutaline [0046] orciprenaline [0047]
bitolterol (e.g. as mesylate) [0048] pirbuterol or [0049]
indacaterol.
[0050] The .beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist of an alternative
embodiment may be a long-acting .beta..sub.2-agonist (i.e. a
.beta..sub.2-agonist with activity that persists for more than 24
hours), for example [0051] salmeterol (e.g. as xinafoate) [0052]
formoterol (e.g. as fumarate) [0053] bambuterol (e.g. as
hydrochloride [0054] carmoterol (TA 2005, chemically identified as
[R--(R*,R*)]-8-hydroxy-5-[1-hydroxy-2-[[2-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-1-methylethy-
l]-amino]ethyl]-2(1H)-quinolone monohydrochloride, also identified
by Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number 137888-11-0 and
disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,579,854) [0055] a benzothiazolone as
disclosed in WO2005074924, or WO2006056741 (for example
7-[(R)-2-((1S,2S)-2-Benzyloxy-cyclopentylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-
-3H-benzothiazol-2-one) [0056] an aryl aniline as disclosed in WO
2003042164 or WO2006133942 (for example
N-[2-[4-[(3-phenyl-4-methoxyphenyl)amino]phenyl]ethyl]-(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-
-hydroxy-1,2-dihydro-2-oxoquinolin-5-yl)ethylamine) [0057]
compounds disclosed in WO200607489 (for example
5-[(R)-2-(2-{4-[4-(2-amino-2-methyl-propoxy)-phenylamino]-phenyl}-ethylam-
ino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-8-hydroxy-1H-quinolin-2-one) [0058] a
formanilide as disclosed in WO2004011416, WO2005030678, or
2006066907 (for example
N-(2-[4-((R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylethylamino)phenyl]ethyl)-(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(-
3-formamido-4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylamine) [0059] compounds disclosed
in WO2005121065 (for example
8-hydroxy-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[6-(phenethylamino)hexylamino]ethyl]-1H-qui-
nolin-2-one) [0060] compounds disclosed in WO2003024439 (for
example
(1R)-4-[2-[6-[2-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methoxy]ethoxy]hexylamino]-1-hydroxy-
ethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol) [0061] compounds disclosed in
WO2004037773 (for example
4-[(1R)-2-[6-[4-(3-cyclopentylsulfonylphenyl)butoxy]hexylamino]-1-hydroxy-
ethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol). [0062] a benzenesulfonamide
derivative as disclosed in WO2002066422 (for example
3-(4-{[6-({(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxy-methyl)phenyl]ethyl}ami-
no)-hexyl]oxy}butyl)benzenesulfonamide) [0063] a formanilide
disclosed in WO2002076933 (for example
3-(4-{[6-({(2R)-2-[3-(formylamino)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-2-hydroxyethyl}amino)-
hexyl]oxy}-butyl)-benzenesulfonamide) [0064] a compound GSK159797,
GSK159802, GSK597901, GSK642444 or GSK678007 [0065] an indole
derivative as disclosed in WO2004032921 (for example
N-[(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-5-[2-[[2-hydroxy-2-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxym-
ethyl)phenyl]ethyl]amino]propyl]-1H-indole-2-carboxamide). [0066]
compounds disclosed in WO2006051375 (for example
N-(1-adamantyl)-2-[3-[(2R)-2-[[(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymeth-
yl)phenyl]ethyl]amino]propyl]phenyl]acetamide). [0067] compounds
disclosed in WO2008017637 (for example
8-[(1R)-2-[[4-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-methyl-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]-2-methylbu-
tan-2-yl]amino]-1-hydroxyethyl]-6-hydroxy-4H-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one).
[0068] compounds disclosed in WO2008023003 (for example
N-[5-[(1R)-2-[[4-(4,4-diethyl-2-oxo-3,1-benzoxazin-1-yl)-2-methylbutan-2--
yl]amino]-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-hydroxyphenyl]methanesulfonamide).
[0069] compounds disclosed in WO2006122788, and WO2008095720 (for
example
5-(2-{[6-(2,2-difluoro-2-phenylethoxy)hexyl]amino}-1-hydroxyethyl)-8-hydr-
oxyquinolin-2(1H)-one). [0070] compounds disclosed in WO2008046598
(for example
5-[(1R)-2-[2-[4-(2,2-difluoro-2-phenylethoxy)phenyl]ethylamino]-1-
-hydroxyethyl]-8-hydroxy-1H-quinolin-2-one). [0071] compounds
disclosed in WO2007124898 (for example
5-(2-[(6-(2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)(methyl)amino]ethoxy)hexyl)amino]-1-hydr-
oxyethyl)-8-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one).
[0072] In yet another alternative embodiment of the invention, the
.beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist is selected from: [0073]
N-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzo-
thiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(1-naphthyl)ethoxy]propanamide;
as disclosed in WO2008096111 [0074]
N-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzo-
thiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(3-chlorophenyl)ethoxy]propanamide;
as disclosed in WO2008096121 [0075]
7-[(1R)-2-({2-[3-{[2-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethyl]amino}propyl)thio]ethyl}amino)-
-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2(3H)-one; as outlined
in WO2008104776 [0076]
4-Hydroxy-7-[1-hydroxy-2-(2-{3-[(2-methoxy-benzylamino)-methyl]-phenyl}-e-
thylamino)-ethyl]-3H-benzothiazol-2-one, as disclosed in
WO2008106016, and, [0077]
N-Cyclohexyl-3-[2-(3-fluorophenyl)ethylamino]-N-[2-[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-3H-
-1,3-benzothiazol-7-yl)ethylamino]ethyl]propanamide, as disclosed
in WO2008075026 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
[0078] In yet a further embodiment of the invention, the
.beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist is selected from: [0079]
N-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzo-
thiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(1-naphthyl)ethoxy]propanamide
dihydrobromide; [0080]
N-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzo-
thiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(3-chlorophenyl)ethoxy]propanamide
dihydrobromide; [0081]
7-[(1R)-2-({2-[3-{[2-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethyl]amino}propyl)thio]ethyl}amino)-
-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2(3H)-one
dihydrobromide; [0082]
4-Hydroxy-7-[1-hydroxy-2-(2-{3-[(2-methoxy-benzylamino)-methyl]-ph-
enyl}-ethylamino)-ethyl]-3H-benzothiazol-2-one dihydrobromide, and,
[0083]
N-Cyclohexyl-3-[2-(3-fluorophenyl)ethylamino]-N-[2-[2-(4-hydroxy-2-
-oxo-3H-1,3-benzothiazol-7-yl)ethylamino]ethyl]propanamide
di-D-mandelate salt.
[0084] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second
active ingredient is
N-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzo-
thiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(1-naphthyl)ethoxy]propanamide
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g dihydrobromide).
This compound is described in WO 2008/096111.
[0085] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second
active ingredient is indacaterol or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof (e.g maleate).
[0086] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second
active ingredient is
N-Cyclohexyl-N.sup.3-[2-(3-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo--
2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzothiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-.beta.-alaninamide
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g.
di-D-mandelate). This compound is described in WO 2008/075026.
[0087] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second
active ingredient is
4-hydroxy-7-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[2-[3-[[(2methoxyphenyl)methylamino]methyl]-
phenyl]ethylamino]ethyl]-3H-1,3-benzothiazol-2-one or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g. hydrochloride). This
compound is described in WO2007/106016.
[0088] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second
active ingredient is
7-[(1R)-2-({2-[(3-{[2-(2-chlorophenyl)ethyl]amino}propyl)thio]ethyl}amino-
)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol-2(3H)-one or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt (e.g. dihydrobromide). This
compound is described in WO 2007/027134.
[0089] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient is a dual .beta..sub.2
adrenoceptor agonist/M.sub.3 receptor antagonist (MABA
compound).
[0090] A MABA compound is a compound having dual activity as both a
muscarinic antagonist and as a .beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor agonist,
for example a MABA is a compound disclosed in: WO2004089892,
WO2004106333, US20040167167, WO2005111004, WO2005051946,
US20050256114, WO2006023457, WO2006023460, US20060223858,
US20060223859, WO2007107828, WO2008000483, U.S. Pat. No. 7,317,102
or WO2008041095. For example a MABA is: biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid
1-[2-(4-{[(R)-2-(3-formylamino-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethylam-2,5-dime-
thylphenylcarbamoyl)ethyl]piperidin-4-yl ester; or succinic acid
salt and 1,2-ethanedisulfonic of biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid
1-[2-(2-chloro-4-{[(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-5-
-yl)ethylmino]methyl}-5-methoxyphenylcarbamoyl)ethyl]piperidin-4-yl
ester; or naphthalene-1,5-disulfonic acid salt of
biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid
1-(9-[(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-5-yl)ethylami-
no]nonyl}piperidin-4-yl ester or
N-{5-[(1R)-2-((2-[4-(2-{3-[(1R)-3-(diisopropylamino)-1-phenylpropyl)-4-hy-
droxyphenyl}ethoxy)-phenyl]ethyl}amino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-hydroxyphenyl}me-
thanesulfonamide optionally as the succinate salt.
[0091] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second
active ingredient is
[1-[3-[2-chloro-4-[[[(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-quinolin-5-yl)e-
thyl]amino]methyl]-5-methoxy-anilino]-3-oxo-propyl]-4-piperidyl]N-(2-pheny-
lphenyl)carbamate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
This chemical name is an IUPAC name (Lexichem).
[0092] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient is a corticosteroid.
[0093] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second
active ingredient is a corticosteroid selected from alclometasone
dipropionate, amelometasone, beclomethasone dipropionate,
budesonide, butixocort propionate, biclesonide, blobetasol
propionate, desisobutyrylciclesonide, dtiprednol dicloacetate,
fluocinolone acetonide, fluticasone Furoate, fluticasone
propionate, loteprednol etabonate (topical) or mometasone
furoate.
[0094] In a further embodiment, the second active ingredient is a
corticosteroid selected from triamcinolone acetonide
(Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
9-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-,
(11.beta., 16.alpha.)-), QAE397, prednisone
(Pregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione, 17,21-dihydroxy-), mometasone
furoate (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
9,21-dichloro-17-[(2-furanylcarbonyl)oxy]-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-,
(11.beta., 16.alpha.)-), loteprednol etabonate
(Androsta-1,4-diene-17-carboxylic acid,
17-[(ethoxycarbonyl)oxy]-11-hydroxy-3-oxo-, chloromethyl ester,
(1), fluticasone propionate (Androsta-1,4-diene-17-carbothioic
acid, 6,9-difluoro-1'-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxo-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-,
S-(fluoromethyl) ester, (6.alpha., 11.beta., 16.alpha.,
17.alpha.)-), fluticasone furoate
(Androsta-1,4-diene-17-carbothioic acid,
6,9-difluoro-17-[(2-furanylcarbonyl)oxy]-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxo-,
S-(fluoromethyl)ester, (6.alpha., 11.beta., 16.alpha.,
17.alpha.)-), fluocinolone acetonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-,
(6.alpha., 11.beta., 16.alpha.)-), dexamethasone cipecilate
(Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
21-[(cyclohexylcarbonyl)oxy]-17-[(cyclopropylcarbonyl)oxy]-9-fluoro-11-hy-
droxy-16-methyl-, (11.beta., 16.alpha.)-), desisobutyryl
ciclesonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
16,17-[[(R)-cyclohexylmethylene]bis(oxy)]-11,21-dihydroxy-,
(11.beta., 16.alpha.)-), clobetasol propionate
(Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-17-(1-oxopropoxy)-,
(11.beta., 16.beta.)-), ciclesonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
16,17-[[(R)-cyclohexylmethylene]bis(oxy)]-11-hydroxy-21-(2-methyl-1-oxopr-
opoxy)-, (11.beta., 16.alpha.)-), butixocort propionate
(Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,
11-hydroxy-17-(1-oxobutoxy)-21-[(1-oxopropyl)thio]-, (11.beta.)-),
budesonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
16,17-[butylidenebis(oxy)]-11,21-dihydroxy-, (11.beta.,
16.alpha.)-), beclomethasone dipropionate
(Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
9-chloro-1'-hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21-bis(1-oxopropoxy)-, (11.beta.,
16.beta.)-), alclometasone dipropionate
(Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,
7-chloro-1'-hydroxy-16-methyl-17,21-bis(1-oxopropoxy)-, (7.alpha.,
11.beta., 16.alpha.)-), GSK870086, PF-251802 or PF-4171327.
[0095] In one embodiment, the second active ingredient is
dexamethasone.
[0096] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient which is a non-steroidal
Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist.
[0097] A non-steroidal glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonist is, for
example, a compound disclosed in WO2008/076040, for example
2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-[(1R,2S)-1-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-(3-met-
hoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide,
N-[(1R,2S)-1-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-(4-methylsulfonylpheny-
l)propan-2-yl]-2-hydroxy-acetamide,
N-[(1R*,2S*)-1-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-(6-methoxypyridin-3--
yl)propan-2-yl]cyclopropanecarboxamide,
(2S)--N-[(1R,2S)-1-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-phenyl-propan-2--
yl]-2-hydroxy-propanamide,
2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-[(2S*,3S*)-3-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-4-phen-
oxy-butan-2-yl]acetamide,
N'-[(1R,2S)-1-[1-(4-Fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)prop-
an-2-yl]-N-propan-2-yl-oxamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof.
[0098] In one embodiment, the second active ingredient is
2,2,2-trifluoro-N-[(1R,2S)-1-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-(3-met-
hoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof. This compound is described in WO2008/076048.
[0099] It is known that glucocorticoids, both endogenous and
man-made/synthetic non-steroidal molecules can exert
anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activity through binding to
the glucocorticoid receptor. This receptor is a member of the
steroid hormone receptor family of transcription factors which has
a role in regulating human physiology such as inflammation as well
as immune responses. In one embodiment, the present invention
provides a pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient is a corticosteroid or a
non-steroidal glucocorticoid receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist.
[0100] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient is an IKK2 kinase
inhibitor.
[0101] An IKK2 inhibitor is, for example,
2-{[2-(2-Methylamino-pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-indole-5-carbonyl]-amino}-3-(phen-
yl-pyridin-2-yl-amino)-propionic acid or a compound as disclosed in
WO 01/58890, WO 03/010158, WO 03/010163, WO 04/063185, WO
04/063186.
[0102] In one embodiment, the second active ingredient is
5-[2-[(3S)-pyrrolidin-3-yl]oxyphenyl]-2-ureido-thiophene-3-carboxamide
(IUPAC name (Lexichem)
[0103] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient is a phosphodiesterase PDE4
inhibitor.
[0104] A PDE4 inhibitor is, for example,
6-fluoro-N-((1s,4s)-4-(6-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-1-(4'-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-bi-
phenyl-3-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3
(4H)-yl)cyclohexyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxamide (as
disclosed in. WO2008084223), or a salt thereof (for example a
(1S)-(+)-10-Camphorsulfonic acid or trihydrochloride salt).
[0105] In one embodiment, the second active ingredient is
6-Fluoro-N-((1s,4s)-4-(6-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-1-(4'-(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-bi-
phenyl-3-yl)-1,2-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3(4H)-yl)cyclohexyl)imidazo-
[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof (e.g. (1S)-(+)-10-Camphorsulfonic acid salt) salt as
described in PCT/GB2008/000061.
[0106] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, a first active ingredient which
is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof and a second active ingredient is an inhibitor of
neutrophil elastase. Inhibitors of neutrophil elastase are a
specific type of protease inhibitor.
[0107] In one embodiment, the second active ingredient is
6-[2-(4-cyano-phenyl)-2H-pyrazol-3-yl]-5-methyl-3-oxo-4-(3-trifluoromethy-
l-phenyl)-3,4-dihydro-pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid ethylamide. This
compound is described in WO2007/129963.
[0108] Further examples of second active ingredients that may be
utilised in the present invention are detailed below:--
[0109] An Adenosine A2A receptor antagonist is, for example, a
compound such as UK-432097.
[0110] An antiinfective is, for example, an antibiotic such as
Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, Trimethoprim sulpha, or a
Cephalosporin.
[0111] An antioxidant is, for example, Allopurinol, Erdosteine,
Mannitol, N-acetyl cysteine choline ester, N-acetyl cysteine ethyl
ester, N-Acetylcysteine, N-Acetylcysteine amide or Niacin.
[0112] A CCR1 antagonist is, for example, a compound disclosed in
WO2001/062728 or WO2001/098273, or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof (such as a hydrochloride, trifluoroacetate, sulphate,
(hemi)fumarate, benzoate, furoate or succinate salt).
[0113] Also, a CCR1 antagonist is, for example,
N-{2-[((2S)-3-{[1-(4-chlorobenzyl)piperidin-4-yl]amino-}-2-hydroxy-2-meth-
ylpropyl)oxy]-4-hydroxyphenyl}acetamide (see WO 2003/051839), or,
2-{2-Chloro-5-{[(2S)-3-(5-chloro-1'H,3H-spiro[1-benzofuran-2,4'-piperidin-
]-1'-yl)-2-hydroxypropyl]oxy}-4-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenoxy}-2-methylpr-
opanoic acid (see PCT publication no. WO 2008/010765), or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (for example a
hydrochloride, sulphate, (hemi)fumarate, benzoate, furoate or
succinate salt). In one embodiment the CCR1 antagonist is
4-({(2S)-3-[2-(acetylamino)-5-hydroxyphenoxy]-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl}am-
monio)-1-(4-chlorobenzyl)piperidine (as described in WO2003/051839)
or a pharmaceutically acceptable dsalt thereof. In a further
embodiment, the CCR1 antagonist is
2-{2-Chloro-5-{[(2S)-3-(5-chloro-1'H,3H-spiro[1-benzofuran-2,4'-piperidin-
]-1'-yl)-2-hydroxypropyl]oxy}-4-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenoxy}-2-methylpr-
opanoic acid (as described in WO2008/010765) or a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt thereof.
[0114] A chemokine antagonist (other than a CCR1 antagonist), for
example, 656933
(N-(2-bromophenyl)-N'-(4-cyano-1H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-7-yl)urea),
766994
(4-({[({[(2R)-4-(3,4-dichlorobenzyl)morpholin-2-yl]methyl}amino)ca-
rbonyl]-amino}methyl)benzamide), CCX-282, CCX-915, Cyanovirin N,
E-921, INCB-003284, INCB-9471, Maraviroc, MLN-3701, MLN-3897, T-487
(N-{1-[3-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl]et-
hyl}-N-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-2-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]acetamide)
or Vicriviroc.
[0115] A chloride channel hCLCA1 blocker is, for example, as
disclosed in WO2006/091112, WO2004/113286 and WO2001/038530.
[0116] A CRTh2 antagonist is, for example, a compound from WO
2004/106302, WO2004/089885, WO2005/018529 or WO2007/039741.
[0117] A DP1 antagonist is, for example, L888839 or MK0525.
[0118] An ENAC (Epithelial Sodium-channel blocker) is, for example,
Amiloride, Benzamil, Triamterene, 552-02, PSA14984, PSA25569,
PSA23682, AER002, Parion P-522 or a compound from WO2008031048.
[0119] A formyl peptide receptor antagonist is, for example, a
compound from WO2007/144198.
[0120] A histone deacetylase activator is, for example, ADC4022,
Aminophylline, a Methylxanthine or Theophylline.
[0121] An ICAM blocker is, for example, an anti-ICAM-1 monoclonal
antibody (MAb) 1A6 from Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2003,
47, 1503-1508.
[0122] A JNK inhibitor is, for example, a compound from
WO2005/003123 or WO2003/051277.
[0123] A COX inhibitor is, for example, Celecoxib, Diclofenac
sodium, Etodolac, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Meloxicam, Nimesulide,
OC1768, OC2125, OC2184, OC499, OCD9101, Parecoxib sodium,
Piceatannol, Piroxicam, Rofecoxib or Valdecoxib.
[0124] A lipoxygenase inhibitor is, for example, Ajulemic acid,
Darbufelone, Darbufelone mesilate, Dexibuprofen lysine
(monohydrate), Etalocib sodium, Licofclone, Linazolast, Lonapalene,
Masoprocol, MN-001, Tepoxalin, UCB-35440, Veliflapon, ZD-2138,
ZD-4007 or Zileuton
((.+-.)-1-(1-Benzo[b]thien-2-ylethyl)-1-hydroxyurea)
[0125] A leukotriene receptor antagonist is, for example, Ablukast,
Iralukast (CGP 45715A), Montelukast, Montelukast sodium,
Ontazolast, Pranlukast, Pranlukast hydrate (mono Na salt),
Verlukast (MK-679) or Zafirlukast.
[0126] A MEK-1 inhibitor is, for example, a compound disclosed in
WO2007123939, WO2007025090 or WO2005051906.
[0127] An MPO Inhibitor is, for example, a Hydroxamic acid
derivative
(N-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-4-phenyl-4-[[(4-propan-2-ylphenyl)sulfonylam-
ino]methyl]piperidine-1-carboxamide), Piceatannol or Resveratrol,
or a compound disclosed within US7425560, WO2003/089430,
WO2006/062465 and WO2007/120098.
[0128] A PI 3 kinase .gamma. inhibitor is, for example, a compound
from WO2005/105801, WO2003/072557, and WO2007/082956.
[0129] A PPAR.gamma. agonist is, for example, Pioglitazone,
Pioglitazone hydrochloride, Rosiglitazone Maleate, Rosiglitazone
Maleate ((-)-enantiomer, free base), Rosiglitazone
maleate/Metformin hydrochloride or Tesaglitizar.
[0130] A Protease Inhibitor is, for example, Alpha1-antitrypsin
proteinase Inhibitor, EPI-HNE4, UT-77, ZD-0892 or a compound from
WO 2006/004532, WO 2005/026123, WO 2002/0744767 or WO 22002/074751;
or a TACE Inhibitor (for example DPC-333, Sch-709156 or
Doxycycline); inhibitors of cathepsins for example inhibitors of
cathepsin S (for example as disclosed in WO2002/14314), cathepsin L
(for example as described within Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2004, 12,
4081), cathepsin K (for example WO 2001/47886), cathepsin B (for
example tokaramide A and leupetin) and cathepsin C (dipeptidyl
peptidase 1) (for example a compound from WO 2005/000800);
inhibitors of neutrophil elastase, for example as disclosed in
WO2005/026123 and WO2007/129963 (for example
6-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl]-N,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-4-[3-(trifluorom-
ethyl)phenyl]-3,4-dihydropyrazine-2-carboxamide) and inhibitors of
matrix metallo proteinases (for example ABT-518 or Ro-32-7315).
[0131] A RAR .gamma. modulator (Retinoic acid gamma receptor
modulator) is, for example, palovarotene (R667), a compound
disclosed in WO2008064136 (agonists) or WO2006066978
(antagonists).
[0132] A Statin is, for example, Atorvastatin, Lovastatin,
Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin or Simvastatin.
[0133] A Thromboxane Antagonist is, for example, Ramatroban or
Seratrodast.
[0134] A Vasodilator is, for example, A-306552, Ambrisentan,
Avosentan, BMS-248360, BMS-346567, BMS-465149, BMS-509701,
Bosentan, BSF-302146 (Ambrisentan), Calcitonin Gene-related
Peptide, Daglutril, Darusentan, Fandosentan potassium, Fasudil,
Iloprost, KC-12615 (Daglutril), KC-12792 2AB (Daglutril), Liposomal
treprostinil, PS-433540, Sitaxsentan sodium, Sodium Ferulate,
TBC-11241 (Sitaxsentan), TBC-3214
(N-(2-acetyl-4,6-dimethylphenyl)-3-[[(4-chloro-3-methyl-5-isoxazolyl)amin-
o]sulfonyl]-2-thiophenecarboxamide), TBC-3711, Trapidil,
Treprostinil diethanolamine or Treprostinil sodium.
[0135] All the above second et seq active ingredients may be in the
form of solvates, for example hydrates.
[0136] In one particular aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising the first and second active
ingredients in admixture. Alternatively, the pharmaceutical product
may, for example, be a kit comprising a preparation of the first
active ingredient and a preparation of the second active ingredient
and, optionally, instructions for the simultaneous, sequential or
separate administration of the preparations to a patient in need
thereof.
[0137] In another aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide and a second
active ingredient selected from:
.beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist; a MABA compound; or, a
muscarinic antagonist.
[0138] In a further aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt)); a
second active ingredient and a third active ingredient, wherein the
second and third active ingredients are selected from the active
ingredients described hereto as second active ingredients.
[0139] In yet another aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt); a
second active ingredient that is a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor
agonist; and, optionally, a third active ingredient that is
selected from:
a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; a
CCR1 antagonist; a chemokine antagonist (not CCR1); a
corticosteroid; an IKK2 inhibitor; a muscarinic antagonist; an
inhibitor of neutrophil elastase or, PDE4 inhibitor.
[0140] In yet another aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1 (2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt)); a
second active ingredient that is a MABA compound; and, optionally,
a third active ingredient is that is selected from:
a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; a
CCR1 antagonist; a chemokine antagonist (not CCR1); a
corticosteroid; a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR
Receptor) Agonist; an IKK2 inhibitor; an inhibitor of neutrophil
elastase or, PDE4 inhibitor.
[0141] In a further aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt)); a
second active ingredient that is a muscarinic antagonist; and,
optionally, a third active ingredient that is selected from:
a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; a
CCR1 antagonist; a chemokine antagonist (not CCR1); a
corticosteroid; a non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR
Receptor) Agonist an IKK2 inhibitor; an inhibitor of neutrophil
elastase; or, a PDE4 inhibitor.
[0142] In another aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt), and a
second active ingredient is a MABA compound having dual activity as
both a muscarinic antagonist and as a .beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor
agonist, for example a MABA is a compound disclosed in:
WO2004089892, WO2004106333, US20040167167, WO2005111004,
WO2005051946, WO2006023457, WO2006023460, US20060223858,
US20060223859, WO2007107828, WO2008000483, US7317102 or
WO2008041095. For example the MABA is: biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid
1-[2-(4-{[(R)-2-(3-formylamino-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethylam-2,5-dime-
thylphenylcarbamoyl)ethyl]piperidin-4-yl ester; or succinic acid
salt and 1,2-ethanedisulfonic of biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid
1-[2-(2-chloro-4-{[(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-5-
-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-5-methoxyphenylcarbamoyl)ethyl]piperidin-4-yl
ester; or naphthalene-1,5-disulfonic acid salt of
biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid
1-(9-[(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-quinolin-5-yl)eth-
ylamino]nonyl}piperidin-4-yl ester.
[0143] In another aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt), and a
second active ingredient is a muscarinic antagonist, for example,
Aclidinium bromide, Glycopyrrolate (such as R,R-, R,S-, S,R-, or
S,S-glycopyrronium bromide), Oxitropium bromide, Pirenzepine,
telenzepine, Tiotropium bromide, Darotropium
((1R,3R,5S)-3-(2-cyano-2,2-diphenylethyl)-8,8-dimethyl-8-azoniabicyclo[3,-
2,1]octane bromide),
3(R)-(2-hydroxy-2,2-dithien-2-ylacetoxy)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)-1-azoniabicy-
clo[2.2.2]octane bromide (see WO 01/04118), or
3(R)-1-phenethyl-3-(9H-xanthene-9-carbonyloxy)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octa-
ne bromide or
(3R)-3-[(2S)-2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-thien-2-ylacetoxy]-1-(2-phenoxyeth-
yl)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]actane bromide (see WO 01/04118); or a
quaternary ammonium salt (such as
[2-((S)-Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3--
phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3--
phenoxy-propyl)-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(2--
phenethyloxy-ethyl)-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-[3-(3,4-dich-
loro-phenoxy)-propyl]dimethyl-ammonium salt,
[2-((R)-Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-[2-(3,4-dich-
loro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium salt,
[2-(4-Chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)--
oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-ammonium salt, or
(R)-1-[2-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-propio-
nyloxy)-1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane; wherein the counter-ion is,
for example, chloride, bromide, sulfate, methanesulfonate,
benzenesulfonate (besylate), toluenesulfonate (tosylate),
napthalenebissulfonate (napadisylate), phosphate, acetate, citrate,
lactate, tartrate, mesylate, maleate, fumarate or succinate.
[0144] In a further aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt), and a
second active ingredient is Oxitropium bromide, Tiotropium bromide,
Aclidinium bromide, Glycopyrrolate (such as R,R-, R,S-, S,R-, or
S,S-glycopyrronium bromide) or Darotropium
((1R,3r,5S)-3-(2-cyano-2,2-diphenylethyl)-8,8-dimethyl-8-azoniabicyclo[3,-
2,1]octane bromide).
[0145] In one aspect of the invention the muscarinic receptor
antagonist is a long acting muscarinic receptor antagonist, that is
a muscarinic receptor antagonist with activity that persists for
more than 12 hours. Examples of long acting muscarinic receptor
antagonists include tiotropium bromide.
[0146] In another aspect the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt), and a
second active ingredient is Tiotropium bromide.
[0147] The first active ingredient and the second active ingredient
of the pharmaceutical product of the present invention may be
administered simultaneously, sequentially or separately to treat
respiratory diseases. By simultaneously is meant that the active
ingredients are in admixture, or they could be in separate chambers
of the same inhaler. By sequential it is meant that the active
ingredients are administered, in any order, one immediately after
the other. They still have the desired effect if they are
administered separately, but when administered in this manner they
are generally administered less than 4 hours apart, conveniently
less than two hours apart, more conveniently less than 30 minutes
apart and most conveniently less than 10 minutes apart, for example
less than 10 minutes but not one immediately after the other.
[0148] The active ingredients may be delivered to the lung and/or
airways via oral administration in the form of a solution,
suspension, aerosol or dry powder formulation. These dosage forms
will usually include one or more pharmaceutically acceptable
ingredients which may be selected, for example, from an adjuvant,
carrier, binder, lubricant, diluent, stabilising agent, buffering
agent, emulsifying agent, viscosity-regulating agent, surfactant,
preservative, flavouring or colorant. The active ingredients of the
present invention may also be administered by oral or parenteral
(e.g. intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intraarticular)
administration using conventional systemic dosage forms, such as
tablets, capsules, pills, powders, aqueous or oily solutions or
suspensions, emulsions and sterile injectable aqueous or oily
solutions or suspensions. As will be understood by those skilled in
the art, the most appropriate method of administering the active
ingredients is dependent on a number of factors.
[0149] In another embodiment the first and second active
ingredients are administered via a single pharmaceutical
composition (that is, the first and second active ingredients are
in admixture). Therefore, the present invention further provides a
pharmaceutical composition comprising, in admixture, a first active
ingredient which is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof (such as the hydrochloride or L-tartaric acid salt), and a
second active ingredient as defined above. The pharmaceutical
composition optionally further comprises a pharmaceutically
acceptable adjuvant, diluent or carrier.
[0150] The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention can
be prepared by mixing the first active ingredient with the second
active ingredient and a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant,
diluent or carrier. Therefore, in a further aspect of the present
invention there is provided a process for the preparation of a
pharmaceutical composition, which comprises mixing the first and
second active ingredients and a pharmaceutically acceptable
adjuvant, diluent or carrier.
[0151] It will be understood that the therapeutic dose of each
active ingredient administered in accordance with the present
invention will vary depending upon the particular active ingredient
employed, the mode by which the active ingredient is to be
administered, and the condition or disorder to be treated.
[0152] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first active
ingredient is administered via inhalation. When administered via
inhalation the dose of the first active ingredient (that is
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide in: salt form,
solvate form, or, solvate of salt form) will generally be in the
range of from 0.1 microgram (.mu.g) to 5000 .mu.g, 0.1 to 1000
.mu.g, 0.1 to 500 .mu.g, 0.1 to 100 .mu.g, 0.1 to 50 .mu.g, 0.1 to
5 .mu.g, 5 to 5000 .mu.g, 5 to 1000 .mu.g, 5 to 500 .mu.g, 5 to 100
.mu.g, 5 to 50 .mu.g, 5 to 10 .mu.g, 10 to 5000 .mu.g, 10 to 1000
.mu.g, 10 to 500 .mu.g, 10 to 100 .mu.g, 10 to 50 .mu.g, 20 to 5000
.mu.g, 20 to 1000 .mu.g, 20 to 500 .mu.g, 20 to 100 .mu.g, 20 to 50
.mu.g, 50 to 5000 .mu.g, 50 to 1000 .mu.g, 50 to 500 .mu.g, 50 to
100 .mu.g, 100 to 5000 .mu.g, 100 to 1000 .mu.g or 100 to 500
.mu.g. The dose will generally be administered from 1 to 4 times a
day, conveniently once or twice a day, and most conveniently once a
day.
[0153] In one embodiment of the present invention the second active
ingredient is administered by inhalation. When administered via
inhalation the dose of the second active ingredient will generally
be in the range of from 0.1 microgram (.mu.g) to 5000 .mu.g, 0.1 to
1000 .mu.g, 0.1 to 500 .mu.g, 0.1 to 100 .mu.g, 0.1 to 50 .mu.g,
0.1 to 5 .mu.g, 5 to 5000 .mu.g, 5 to 1000 .mu.g, 5 to 500 .mu.g, 5
to 100 .mu.g, 5 to 50 .mu.g, 5 to 10 .mu.g, 10 to 5000 .mu.g, 10 to
1000 .mu.g, 10 to 500 .mu.g, 10 to 100 .mu.g, 10 to 50 .mu.g, 20 to
5000 .mu.g, 20 to 1000 .mu.g, 20 to 500 .mu.g, 20 to 100 .mu.g, 20
to 50 .mu.g, 50 to 5000 .mu.g, 50 to 1000 .mu.g, 50 to 500 .mu.g,
50 to 100 .mu.g, 100 to 5000 .mu.g, 100 to 1000 .mu.g or 100 to 500
.mu.g. The dose will generally be administered from 1 to 4 times a
day, conveniently once or twice a day, and most conveniently once a
day.
[0154] In another embodiment the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product wherein the molar ratio of first active
ingredient to second active ingredient is from 1:1000 to 1000:1,
such as from 1:100 to 100:1, for example from 1:50 to 50:1, for
example 1:20 to 20:1.
[0155] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical product comprising, in combination, a first active
ingredient as defined above, and a second active ingredient as
defined above, wherein each active ingredient is formulated for
inhaled administration. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the
pharmaceutical product is in the form of a pharmaceutical
composition comprising the first and second active ingredients in
admixture, and which composition is formulated for inhaled
administration.
[0156] The active ingredients of the present invention are
conveniently delivered via oral administration by inhalation to the
lung and/or airways in the form of a solution, suspension, aerosol
or dry powder (such as an agglomerated or ordered mixture)
formulation. For example a metered dose inhaler device may be used
to administer the active ingredients, dispersed in a suitable
propellant and with or without an additional excipient such as
ethanol, a surfactant, lubricant or stabilising agent. A suitable
propellant includes a hydrocarbon, chlorofluorocarbon or a
hydrofluoroalkane (e.g. heptafluoroalkane) propellant, or a mixture
of any such propellants, for example in a pressurised metered dose
inhaler (pMDI). Preferred propellants are P134a and P227, each of
which may be used alone or in combination with other another
propellant and/or surfactant and/or other excipient. A nebulised
aqueous suspension or, preferably, solution may also be employed,
with or without a suitable pH and/or tonicity adjustment, either as
a unit-dose or multi-dose formulation. A suitable device for
delivering a dry powder is Turbuhaler.RTM..
[0157] The pharmaceutical product of the present invention can, for
example, be administered: via an inhaler having the first and
second active ingredients in separate chambers of the inhaler such
that on administration the active ingredients mix in either the
mouthpiece of the inhaler or the mouth of a patient or both (for
simultaneous use); or, where the first and second active
ingredients are in separate inhalers, via separate inhalers (for
separate or sequential use); or the first and second active
ingredients are in admixture in an inhaler when the inhaler is
supplied to a patient (for simultaneous use).
[0158] A dry powder inhaler may be used to administer the active
ingredients, alone or in combination with a pharmaceutically
acceptable carrier (such as lactose), in the later case either as a
finely divided powder or as an ordered mixture. The dry powder
inhaler may be single dose or multi-dose and may utilise a dry
powder or a powder-containing capsule.
[0159] Metered dose inhaler, nebuliser and dry powder inhaler
devices are well known and a variety of such devices is
available.
[0160] The combination of the present invention may be used to
treat diseases of the respiratory tract such as obstructive
diseases of the airways including: asthma, including bronchial,
allergic, intrinsic, extrinsic, exercise-induced, drug-induced
(including aspirin and NSAID-induced) and dust-induced asthma, both
intermittent and persistent and of all severities, and other causes
of airway hyper-responsiveness; chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD); bronchitis, including infectious and eosinophilic
bronchitis; emphysema; bronchiectasis; cystic fibrosis;
sarcoidosis; farmer's lung and related diseases; hypersensitivity
pneumonitis; lung fibrosis, including cryptogenic fibrosing
alveolitis, idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, fibrosis
complicating anti-neoplastic therapy and chronic infection,
including tuberculosis and aspergillosis and other fungal
infections; complications of lung transplantation; vasculitic and
thrombotic disorders of the lung vasculature, and pulmonary
hypertension; antitussive activity including treatment of chronic
cough associated with inflammatory and secretory conditions of the
airways, and iatrogenic cough; acute and chronic rhinitis including
rhinitis medicamentosa, and vasomotor rhinitis; perennial and
seasonal allergic rhinitis including rhinitis nervosa (hay fever);
nasal polyposis; acute viral infection including the common cold,
and infection due to respiratory syncytial virus, influenza,
coronavirus (including SARS) and adenovirus.
[0161] Accordingly, the present invention further provides a
pharmaceutical product according to the invention for simultaneous,
sequential or separate use in therapy.
[0162] The present invention further provides the use of a
pharmaceutical product according to the invention in the
manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a respiratory
disease, in particular chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
asthma, rhinitis, emphysema or bronchitis (such as chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma; for example chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease).
[0163] The present invention still further provides a method of
treating a respiratory disease which comprises simultaneously,
sequentially or separately administering:
(a) a therapeutically effective dose of a first active ingredient
as defined above; and, (b) a therapeutically effective dose of a
second active ingredient as defined above; to a patient in need
thereof.
[0164] In a further aspect the present invention provides the use
of a pharmaceutical product, kit or composition as hereinbefore
described for the treatment of a respiratory disease, in particular
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, rhinitis, emphysema
or bronchitis (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or
asthma; for example chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
[0165] In the context of the present specification, the term
"therapy" also includes "prophylaxis" unless there are specific
indications to the contrary. The terms "therapeutic" and
"therapeutically" should be construed accordingly. Prophylaxis is
expected to be particularly relevant to the treatment of persons
who have suffered a previous episode of, or are otherwise
considered to be at increased risk of, the condition or disorder in
question. Persons at risk of developing a particular condition or
disorder generally include those having a family history of the
condition or disorder, or those who have been identified by genetic
testing or screening to be particularly susceptible to developing
the condition or disorder.
[0166] In one aspect, the present invention provides for the use of
a product according to the invention in therapy.
[0167] In one aspect, the present invention provides for the use of
a product according to the invention in the manufacture of a
medicament for the treatment of a respiratory disease.
[0168] In one aspect, the present invention provides for the use of
a product according to the invention in the manufacture of a
medicament for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease.
[0169] In one aspect, the present invention provides for the use of
a product according to the invention in the manufacture of a
medicament for the treatment of asthma.
[0170] In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of
treating a respiratory disease, which method comprises
simultaneously, sequentially or separately administering:
(a) a (therapeutically effective) dose of a first active ingredient
according to the present invention; and (b) a (therapeutically
effective) dose of a second active ingredient according to the
present invention. to a patient in need thereof.
[0171] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a kit
comprising a preparation of a first active ingredient which is, a
preparation of a second active ingredient which is, and optionally
instructions for the simultaneous, sequential or separate
administration of the preparations to a patient in need
thereof.
[0172] In one embodiment, the present invention provides a
pharmaceutical composition comprising, in admixture, a first active
ingredient which is
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide or a salt
thereof, and a second active ingredient which is selected from:
an Adenosine A2A receptor antagonist; an anti-infective; a
non-steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR Receptor) Agonist; an
antioxidant; a .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor agonist; a CCR1
antagonist; a chemokine antagonist (not CCR1); a corticosteroid; a
CRTh2 antagonist; a DP1 antagonist; a formyl peptide receptor
antagonist; a Histone Deacetylase activator; a chloride channel
hCLCA1 blocker an Epithelial sodium channel blocker (ENAC
blocker)). an Inter-cellular adhesion molecule 1 blocker (ICAM
blocker); an IKK2 kinase inhibitor; a JNK kinase inhibitor; a
cyclooxygenase inhibitor (COX inhibitor); a lipoxygenase inhibitor;
a leukotriene receptor antagonist; a dual .beta..sub.2 adrenoceptor
agonist/M.sub.3 receptor antagonist (MASA compound); a MEK-1 kinase
inhibitor a myeloperoxidase inhibitor (MPO inhibitor); a muscarinic
antagonist; a phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor; a
phosphatidylinositol 3 (PI3)-kinase .gamma. inhibitor (PI 3 kinase
.gamma. inhibitor) a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor
agonist (PPAR.gamma. agonist); a protease inhibitor; a retinoic
acid receptor modulator (RAR .gamma. modulator)
a Statin;
[0173] a thromboxane antagonist, or a vasodilator.
DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0174] FIG. 1: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
B on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0175] FIG. 2: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
C on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0176] FIG. 3: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
D on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0177] FIG. 4: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
E on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0178] FIG. 5: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
F on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0179] FIG. 6: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
G on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0180] FIG. 7: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
H on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0181] FIG. 8: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
I on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0182] FIG. 9: Effect of the combination of Compound A and Compound
J on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
[0183] FIG. 10: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound K on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0184] FIG. 11: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound L on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0185] FIG. 12: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound M on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0186] FIG. 13: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound N on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0187] FIG. 14: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound O on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0188] FIG. 15: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound P on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0189] FIG. 16: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound Q on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0190] FIG. 17: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound R on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human
PBMC
[0191] FIG. 101: X-ray powder diffraction pattern of Crystalline
Form A of Preparation 1 free base
[0192] FIG. 102: X-ray powder diffraction pattern of Crystalline
Form A of Preparation 2 dihydrochloride salt
[0193] FIG. 103: X-ray powder diffraction pattern of Crystalline
Form A of Preparation 3 L-Tartrate Salt
[0194] FIG. 104: Cumulative concentration-response curves to
Compound C in the presence of vehicle and Compound A (4 nM) in
guinea pig trachea in vitro
[0195] FIG. 105: Cumulative concentration-response curves to
Compound E in the presence of vehicle and Compound A (4 nM) in
guinea pig trachea in vitro
[0196] FIG. 106: Cumulative concentration-response curves to
Compound H in the presence of vehicle and Compound A (4 nM) in
guinea pig trachea in vitro
[0197] FIG. 107: Cumulative concentration-response curves to
methacholine in the presence of vehicle, Compound D (3 nM) and a
combination of Compound D (4 nM) and Compound A (4 nM) in guinea
pig trachea in vitro
[0198] FIG. 108: Cumulative concentration-response curves to
methacholine in the presence of vehicle, Compound J (3 nM) and a
combination of Compound J (3 nM) and Compound A (4 nM) in guinea
pig trachea in vitro
[0199] FIG. 109: Cumulative concentration-response curves to
methacholine in the presence of vehicle, Compound K (2 nM) and a
combination of Compound K (2 nM) and Compound A (4 nM) in guinea
pig trachea in vitro
[0200] FIG. 110: Cumulative concentration-response curves to
methacholine in the presence of vehicle, Compound M (1 nM) and a
combination of Compound M (1 nM) and Compound A (4 nM) in guinea
pig trachea in vitro
[0201] FIG. 111: Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Dexamethasone (DEX) on LPS-stimulated production of IL-6 from COPD
Alveolar Macrophages (Panel a): and Effect of the combination of
Compound A and Dexamethasone (DEX) on LPS-stimulated production of
TNF.alpha. from COPD Alveolar Macrophages (Panel b)
GENERAL PREPARATIVE METHODS
[0202] There follow methods for the preparation of certain
compounds recited above.
[0203] .sup.1H NMR spectra were recorded on a Varian Inova 400 MHz
or a Varian Mercury-VX 300 MHz instrument. The central peaks of
chloroform-d (.delta..sub.H 7.27 ppm), dimethylsulfoxide-d.sub.6
(O.sub.H 2.50 ppm), acetonitrile-d.sub.3 (.delta..sub.H 1.95 ppm)
or methanol-d.sub.4 (.delta..sub.H 3.31 ppm) were used as internal
references. Column chromatography was carried out using silica gel
(0.040-0.063 mm, Merck). Unless stated otherwise, starting
materials were commercially available. All solvents and commercial
reagents were of laboratory grade and were used as received.
[0204] The MS spectra were measured on either an Agilent 1100 MSD
G1946D spectrometer or a Hewlett Packard HP1100 MSD G1946A
spectrometer. Preparative HPLC separations were performed using a
Waters Symmetry.RTM. or Xterra.RTM. column or Phenomenex
Gemini.RTM. using 0.1% aqueous trifluoroacetic acid: acetonitrile,
0.1% aqueous ammonia: acetonitrile or 0.1% ammonium acetate:
acetonitrile as the eluent.
[0205] XRPD data were collected using a PANalytical CubiX PRO
machine.
[0206] XRPD--PANalytical CubiX PRO
[0207] Data was collected with a PANalytical CubiX PRO machine in
9-29 configuration over the scan range 2.degree. to 40.degree.
2.theta. with 100-second exposure per 0.02.degree. increment. The
X-rays were generated by a copper long-fine focus tube operated at
45 kV and 40 mA. The wavelength of the copper X-rays was 1.5418
.ANG.. The Data was collected on zero background holders on which
.about.2 mg of the compound was placed. The holder was made from a
single crystal of silicon, which had been cut along a
non-diffracting plane and then polished on an optically flat
finish. The X-rays incident upon this surface were negated by Bragg
extinction.
[0208] DSC thermograms were measured using a TA Q1000 Differential
Scanning calorimeter, with aluminium pans and pierced lids. The
sample weights varied between 0.5 to 5 mg. The procedure was
carried out under a flow of nitrogen gas (50 mL/min) and the
temperature studied from 25 to 300.degree. C. at a constant rate of
temperature increase of 10.degree. C. per minute.
[0209] GVS profiles were measured using a Dynamic Vapour Sorption
DVS-1 instrument. The solid sample ca. 1-5 mg was placed into a
glass vessel and the weight of the sample was recorded during a
dual cycle step method (40 to 90 to 0 to 90 to 0% relative humidity
(RH), in steps of 10% RH).
[0210] The following abbreviations have been used: [0211] DMF
N,N-dimethylformamide [0212] DMSO dimethylsulphoxide [0213] THF
tetrahydrofuran [0214] DMA N,N-dimethylacetamide [0215] DCM
dichloromethane [0216] TBME tert-butyl methyl ether
Preparation 1
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide
##STR00002##
[0217] a) 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester
[0218] To a solution of 1-bromo-2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzene
(70 g) dissolved in ethyl acetate (400 mL) was added
N,N-diisopropylethylamine (161 mL),
dichloro[1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II)
dichloromethane adduct (5.15 g) and methanol (120 mL). The
resulting mixture was stirred at 90.degree. C. for 24 h under
carbon monoxide (4 bar) in a 1.5 L autoclave. Further
dichloro[1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II)
dichloromethane adduct (2.57 g) was added and the reaction heated
at 90.degree. C. for a further 3 h. The cooled reaction mixture was
evaporated to dryness and the residue purified by silica
chromatography, eluting with 50% dichloromethane in iso-hexane to
give the subtitle compound (57.7 g).
[0219] .sup.1H NMR 6 (DMSO-d.sub.6) 7.64-7.50 (m, 2H), 3.90 (s,
3H), 2.31 (s, 3H).
b) 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid
[0220] A solution of 2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid methyl
ester (Preparation 1a, 57.77 g) in methanol (400 mL) was treated
with sodium hydroxide 2 M solution (285 mL) under nitrogen. The
resulting mixture was stirred at 25.degree. C. for 1 h. The
reaction mixture was extracted with diethyl ether (discarded) and
the aqueous layer diluted with 2 M hydrochloric acid (250 mL). The
reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (500 mL). The
combined organics were dried (MgSO.sub.4), filtered and evaporated
to afford the subtitle compound (51.6 g).
[0221] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 13.66 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.39
(m, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H).
c) 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-3-nitro-benzoic acid
[0222] A solution of 2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoic acid
(Preparation 1b, 51.57 g) dissolved in cone sulfuric acid (143 mL)
was treated with potassium nitrate (32.4 g) portionwise over 10 min
at 0.degree. C. under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was allowed
to warm to room temperature before stirring at 50.degree. C. for 1
h. The reaction mixture was quenched with ice water and the
precipitate was collected and dried in vacuo to afford the subtitle
compound (65.5 g).
[0223] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 7.94 (d, 1H), 2.26 (s,
3H).
d) 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-3-nitro-benzoic acid methyl ester
[0224] A solution of chlorotrimethylsilane (200 mL) in methanol
(300 mL) was treated with 2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-3-nitrobenzoic
acid (Preparation 1c, 65.5 g) portionwise under nitrogen. The
resulting solution was stirred at 20.degree. C. for 16 h. Further
chlorotrimethylsilane (100 mL) was added and the reaction heated at
50.degree. C. for 6 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to
afford crude product which was diluted with water and extracted
with ethyl acetate (300 mL). The organic extract was dried
(MgSO.sub.4), filtered and evaporated to afford the subtitle
compound (53.4 g).
[0225] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 7.99 (d, 1H), 4.00 (s,
3H), 2.35 (s, 3H).
e) 3-Amino-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester
[0226] 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-3-nitro-benzoic acid methyl ester
(Preparation 1d, 53 g), 5% Pd/C (9 g) and ammonium formate (80 g)
were stirred together in ethanol (500 mL) at 75.degree. C. for 32
h. The reaction was filtered through celite and filtrate evaporated
to a solid. This solid residue was dissolved in dichloromethane,
washed with water. The separated aqueous layer was further
extracted with dichloromethane (3.times.100 mL) and the combined
organics dried (MgSO4) and evaporated. Analysis showed significant
unreacted starting material. The reaction was repeated by new 5%
P/C (9 g) and ammonium formate (80 g) together in ethanol (500 mL)
and heating at 75.degree. C. for 20 h. Further 5% Pd/C (9 g) and
ammonium formate (80 g) were added and heating continued for 10 h.
The mixture was filtered through celite and the filter cake was
washed with further ethanol. The combined 5 filtrates were
evaporated, the residue dissolved in dichloromethane, washed with
water. The separated aqueous layer was further extracted with
dichloromethane (3.times.100 mL) and the combined organics dried
(MgSO.sub.4) and evaporated to afford the subtitle compound (34.7
g).
[0227] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.12 (dd,
1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 2.10 (d, 3H).
f) 3-[(Cyanomethyl)amino]-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid, methyl
ester
[0228] To a stirred solution of 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic
acid methyl ester (Preparation 1e, 34.7 g) in THF (300 mL) at room
temperature was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine (61.2 mL) followed
by bromoacetonitrile (24.41 mL). The mixture was heated at reflux
for 16 h, further bromoacetonitrile (4.8 mL) and
N,N-diisopropylethylamine (12.5 mL) were added and heating was
continued for 6 h. The reaction was cooled to room temperature and
concentrated. 1N HCl (600 mL) and dichloromethane (800 mL) were
added. This gave some solid precipitate which did not dissolve.
Water (300 mL) was added to help identify layers. The lower organic
layer containing solid and a bit of water was separated and this
organic fraction was washed with 1M HCl/brine (400 mL of 1:1
mixture) before being dried (MgSO.sub.4). A second drying
(Na.sub.2SO.sub.4) was needed. After the drying agent was filtered
off (washed through with 400 ml dichloromethane) the filtrate was
concentrated (.about.60 g). This was azeotroped with toluene (400
mL) and final solvent removal gave subtitle compound (39.4 g).
[0229] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 7.30 (d, 1H), 7.17 (s, 1H),
4.24 (d, 2H), 4.15-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 2.12 (s, 3H).
g) 3-(3,5-Dibromo-2-oxo-2H-pyrazin-1-yl)-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic
acid, methyl ester
[0230] To a stirred solution of oxalyl bromide (49.9 mL) in
dichloromethane (600 mL) at 0.degree. C. under nitrogen was added
3-[(cyanomethyl)amino]-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester
(Preparation 1f, 39.4 g) over 15 min. The mixture was allowed to
warm to room temperature and stirred for 30 min then DMF (0.275 mL)
was added and the 5 mixture heated for 16 h at reflux. After
cooling to 0.degree. C., water (200 mL) was added over 15 min
(caution) then the organic layer was separated, dried (MgSO.sub.4)
and evaporated. The residue was purified (SiO.sub.2 chromatography
eluting with dichloromethane) to afford the subtitle product (48.5
g).
[0231] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s,
1H), 7.85 (dd, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 2.11 (d, 3H)
h) 1-(2-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)cyclopropanamine
[0232] Titanium(IV) isopropoxide (1.62 mL) was added to a stirred
solution of 2-(benzyloxy)benzonitrile (1.05 g) in diethyl ether (25
mL) cooled to -78.degree. C. under N.sub.2 followed by the dropwise
addition of ethylmagnesium bromide (3.67 mL of a 3M solution in
diethylether). The resulting mixture was stirred at -78.degree. C.
for 10 min and then warmed to rt over 1 h. Boron trifluoride
diethyl etherate (1.27 mL) was added dropwise and the mixture was
stirred for 1 h. The reaction was quenched with 1M HCl (30 mL).
Diethyl ether (30 mL) was added and the organic layer separated. To
the aqueous layer was added aqueous 10% NaOH (50 mL) and diethyl
ether and this was filtered through celite to remove solids (which
were washed with further diethyl ether). This mixture was extracted
with diethyl ether (2.times.70 mL) and dichloromethane (70 mL). All
the organic layers were combined, dried (Na.sub.2SO.sub.4) and the
solvents removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in
dichloromethane and loaded on to an 10 g SCX cartridge. The
impurities were washed through with methanol (50 mL) and discarded.
Elution with 7N methanolic ammonia (25 mL) and evaporation in vacuo
gave the subtitle compound as a brown oil (0.625 g).
[0233] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (CDCl.sub.3) 7.47 (d, 2H), 7.40 (t, 2H),
7.33 (t, 1H), 7.26-7.20 (m, 2H), 6.95 (d, 1H), 6.90 (td, 1H), 5.18
(s, 2H), 1.07 (dd, 2H), 0.89 (dd, 3H).
i)
3-[5-bromo-2-oxo-3-[[1-[2-(phenylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]-1(2H-
)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid, methyl ester
[0234] A solution of 1-(2-(benzyloxy)phenyl)cyclopropanamine
(Preparation 1 h, 5 g) in dioxane (200 mL) was treated with
3-(3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-2H-pyrazin-1-yl)-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic
acid, methyl ester (Preparation 1g, 7.5 g) and
N-ethyldiisopropylamine (5.36 mL) under nitrogen. The resulting
solution was stirred at 100.degree. C. for 8 h. The cooled reaction
mixture was diluted with 2M HCl (300 mL), and extracted with ether
(3.times.300 mL). The combined organics were dried (MgSO.sub.4),
filtered and evaporated to afford crude product. Purification
(SiO.sub.2 chromatography eluting with 20% ethyl acetate in
iso-hexane) gave the subtitle compound. (9.20 g).
[0235] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 7.82-7.76 (m, 2H),
7.59-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.06-6.98
(m, 2H), 6.89 (t, 1H), 5.22 (s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.31 (s, 3H),
2.03 (d, 3H), 1.25-1.07 (m, 4H).
j)
3-Fluoro-5-[3-[[1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyraz-
inyl]-4-methyl-benzoic acid, methyl ester
[0236] To
3-[5-bromo-2-oxo-3-[[1-[2-(phenylmethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl]amin-
o]-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid, methyl ester
(Preparation 1i, 9.2 g) in ethanol (400 mL) was added ammonium
formate (14.04 g) and 10% Pd/C (1.693 g). The reaction was heated
at 75.degree. C. for 1 h, filtered through celite washing the
celite with further warm ethanol (100 mL) followed by
dichloromethane (2000 mL) and the combined filtrates were
evaporated, diluted with dichloromethane (1000 mL) and washed with
water, dried (MgSO.sub.4) and evaporated to give the subtitle
compound (6.16 g).
[0237] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 11.23 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.73
(m, 2H), 7.48-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 1H),
6.83-6.67 (m, 3H), 5.75 (s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 2.03 (s, 3H),
1.32-1.16 (m, 2H), 1.12-1.01 (m, 2H).
k)
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-5-[3-[[1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]amino]-2-o-
xo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-benzamide
[0238] Isopropylmagnesium chloride (30.1 ml of a 2M solution in
THF) was added over 20 min to a solution of cyclopropylamine (10.61
mL) and
3-fluoro-5-[3-[[1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazin-
yl]-4-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester (Preparation 1j, 6.16 g) in
tetrahydrofuran (200 mL) and the reaction stirred 5 at room
temperature under nitrogen for 1 h. Water (100 mL) and 2M HCl (200
mL) were cautiously added and the aqueous layer extracted with
dichloromethane (3.times.200 mL) and the combined organic extracts
dried (MgSO.sub.4) and the solvent removed to give the subtitle
compound (5.00 g).
[0239] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 11.14 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s,
1H), 8.46 (d, 1H), 7.74 (dd, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.46 (dd, 1H),
7.13-7.08 (m, 1H), 6.91 (d, 1H), 6.82-6.72 (m, 3H), 2.88-2.78 (m,
1H), 1.99 (d, 3H), 1.30-1.20 (m, 2H), 0.88-0.79 (m, 2H), 0.70-0.63
(m, 2H), 0.55-0.50 (m, 2H).
l)
3-[3-[[1-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyraz-
inyl]-N-cyclopropyl-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzamide
[0240]
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-5-[3-[[1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]amino]-
-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-benzamide (Preparation 1k, 5 g),
1-bromo-2-chloroethane (9.58 mL) and cesium carbonate (37.5 g) were
stirred together in acetonitrile (200 mL) at 80.degree. C. under
nitrogen for 16 h. The cooled reaction mixture was evaporated to
dryness, diluted with water (500 mL) and extracted with
dichloromethane (3.times.300 mL). The combined organics were dried
(MgSO.sub.4), filtered and evaporated. The residue was triturated
with 1:1 iso-hexane:diethyl ether to give the subtitle compound
(4.60 g).
[0241] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 8.45 (d, 1H), 7.72 (d,
1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H),
7.00-6.84 (m, 2H), 6.75 (d, 1H), 4.30 (t, 2H), 4.00 (t, 2H),
2.93-2.77 (m, 1H), 1.95 (s, 3H), 1.31-1.02 (m, 4H), 0.75-0.62 (m,
2H), 0.58-0.47 (m, 2H).
m)
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phen-
yl]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide
[0242]
3-[3-[[1-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-p-
yrazinyl]-N-cyclopropyl-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzamide (Preparation
1l, 0.5 g) and 40% methylamine in water (0.697 mL) were heated at
100.degree. C. in dioxane (8 mL) in a sealed tube for 24 h.
Purification of the cooled solution by preparative HPLC (Waters
Xbridge column--acetonitrile/0.2% ammonia mobile phase) gave the
title compound (270 mg).
[0243] MS: APCI(+ve) 492 (M+H).sup.+.
[0244] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 8.45 (1H, d), 7.73 (1H,
d), 7.60 (1H, s), 7.52-7.47 (2H, m), 7.23-7.15 (1H, m), 6.95 (1H,
d), 6.89-6.82 (2H, m), 6.73 (1H, d), 4.05 (2H, t), 2.89 (2H, t),
2.85-2.77 (1H, m), 2.35 (3H, s), 1.96 (3H, d), 1.25-0.97 (4H, m),
0.73-0.62 (2H, m), 0.57-0.48 (2H, m).
Preparation 1
Free Base Crystalline Form A
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide Crystalline
Form A
[0245]
3-[3-[[1-[2-(2-chloroethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-p-
yrazinyl]-N-cyclopropyl-5-fluoro-4-methyl-benzamide (Preparation
1l, 10 g) in dioxane (25 mL) was treated with methylamine (15 mL of
a 40 wt % aqueous solution). The resulting mixture was stirred at
100.degree. C. for 16 h in a sealed tube. The reaction mixture was
cooled, filtered and the solvents removed in vacuo to give crude
product (.about.10 g). The crude product (.about.8.0 g) was
purified by RPHPLC (Waters X-Bridge column, 95-5% gradient of
aqueous 0.2% ammonia in acetonitrile as mobile phase). The product
containing fractions were combined, evaporated and triturated with
diethyl ether overnight. The white solid was collected by
filtration and dried in vacuo to afford the title compound (4.14
g).
[0246] NMR consistent with that described above in preparation
1.
[0247] MS: APCI(+ve) 492 (M+H).sup.+.
[0248] Elemental Analysis--Found (calculated): % C, 65.9 (66.0); %
H, 6.1 (6.2); % N, 14.2 (14.3).
[0249] A sample of preparation 1 crystalline form A obtained by the
procedure described above was analysed by XRPD, DSC and GVS. An
XRPD diffraction pattern of preparation 1 crystalline form A is
presented in FIG. 101. The melting temperature of preparation 1
crystalline form A as determined by DSC gave a single endothermic
event, occurring at 163.degree. C. (.+-.2.degree. C.), with a water
uptake of 0.4% (+0.2%) between RH of 0%-80%, as measured by
GVS.
Preparation 2
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide Dihydrochloride
Salt Crystalline Form A
[0250] To a solution of
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl-
]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide (0.03 g) in
MeOH (2 mL) was added a 4M solution of HCl in dioxane (0.5 ml).
After being stirred overnight and evaporated to dryness, the
residue was triturated in acetonitrile (2 ml) for 7 days. The solid
was filtered off and dried in vacuo to afford the title compound
(0.021 g).
[0251] MS: APCI(+ve) 492 (M+H).sup.+.
[0252] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 8.99 (2H, s), 8.59 (1H,
d), 7.85-7.72 (2H, m), 7.68 (1H, s), 7.33-7.22 (2H, m), 7.08-6.83
(4H, m), 4.32 (2H, t), 3.39 (3H, s), 2.91-2.77 (1H, m), 2.62 (2H,
t), 2.06 (3H, s), 1.49-1.08 (4H, m), 0.74-0.64 (2H, m), 0.60-0.53
(2H, m)
[0253] (Elemental Analysis--Chloride Ion: Found: Cl, 13.7%. Fits
for 2.2.+-.0.2 Cl equiv)
[0254] A sample of preparation 2 crystalline form A obtained by the
procedure described above was analysed by XRPD. An XRPD diffraction
pattern of preparation 2 crystalline form A is presented in FIG.
102
Preparation 3
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide L-Tartaric Acid
Salt Crystalline Form A
[0255]
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]-
phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide (0.03 g)
and L-tartaric acid (9 mg) were dissolved in MeOH (2 mL) at ambient
temperature. After being stirred overnight and evaporated to
dryness, the residue was triturated in acetonitrile (2 ml) for 7
days. The solid was filtered off and dried in vacuo to afford the
title compound (0.021 g).
[0256] MS: APCI(+ve) 492 (M+H).sup.+.
[0257] .sup.1H NMR .delta. (DMSO-d.sub.6) 8.46 (1H, d), 7.80 (1H,
s), 7.73 (1H, d), 7.62-7.55 (2H, m), 7.22 (1H, t), 7.00-6.86 (3H,
m), 6.73 (1H, d), 4.21 (2H, t), 3.85 (2H, s), 3.29 (2H, t),
2.88-2.76 (1H, m), 2.61 (3H, s), 1.98 (3H, d), 1.30-1.11 (4H, m),
1.05-0.96 (1H, m), 0.73-0.62 (2H, m), 0.58-0.50 (2H, m).
[0258] Elemental Analysis--Found: % C, 57.7; H, 5.8; N, 11.0.
[0259] C.sub.27H.sub.30FN.sub.5O.sub.3.C.sub.4H.sub.6O.sub.6
requires: C, 58.0; H, 5.7; N, 10.9%
[0260] A sample of preparation 3 crystalline form A obtained by the
procedure described above was analysed by XRPD. An XRPD diffraction
pattern of preparation 3 crystalline form A is presented in FIG.
103.
Preparation 4
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide
Alternative Synthesis 1
a) Benzyl [2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate
[0261] To a stirred suspension of sodium hydride (60% w/w, 8.23 g,
205.7 mmol) in dry THF (350 mL) under an inert atmosphere was added
2-fluorobenzonitrile (98% w/w, 20.34 g, 164.6 mmol) and the
resulting mixture cooled to 2.degree. C. (batch temperature).
2-(Methylamino)ethanol (16.04 mL, 197.5 mmol) was added at a rate
commensurate with controlled hydrogen gas evolution. At the end of
the addition, the mixture was allowed to warm to ambient
temperature. After stirring overnight at ambient temperature, the
reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to .about.50 mL and
partitioned between diethyl ether (200 mL) and water (200 mL). The
aqueous phase was adjusted to pH 12 with aq. sodium hydroxide (1 M)
and the phases separated. The aqueous fraction was re-extracted
with diethyl ether (2.times.200 mL). Any interfacial gel was
removed by filtration of the biphasic mixture through a short
Celite pad before the phase separation. The organic fractions were
combined, washed with brine (600 mL), dried over sodium sulfate and
concentrated in vacuo to afford crude
2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]benzonitrile as an orange oil (32.26 g,
.about.164.6 mmol). This was dissolved in THF (195 mL) under an
inert atmosphere and triethylamine (51.4 mL, 365 mmol) added. The
stirred solution was chilled in an ice-water bath and benzyl
chloroformate (37.0 mL, 238 mmol) added over 1 h. At the end of the
addition, the reaction was allowed to warm slowly to ambient
temperature where it was held overnight. Any residual benzyl
chloroformate was then quenched through the addition of
diethylamine (20 mL, 497 mmol). The resulting thick slurry was
filtered through a short Celite pad, and the filtrate concentrated
in vacuo. The residue was partitioned between aq. hydrochloric acid
(0.2 M, 200 mL) and TBME (200 mL). The phases were separated and
the organic phase washed with brine (100 mL), dried over sodium
sulfate and concentrated in vacuo to .about.120 mL. Isohexane was
added by syringe pump until cloudiness was observed whereupon the
mixture was left to stir at ambient temperature overnight, during
which time crystallisation occurred. The slurry was filtered
through 11 .mu.m filter paper. The filter cake was washed with
TBME/isohexane (1:1 v/v, 20 mL) and dried overnight (30.degree. C.,
400 mbar) to afford benzyl [2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate
(30.25 g) as a colourless solid. The mother liquors from the
crystallisation and filtrate from the cake wash were combined,
concentrated to dryness in vacuo and purified by Biotage
chromatography on silica gel, eluting with an ethyl
acetate/isohexane gradient, to afford further benzyl
[2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate (13.96 g) as a pale yellow
solid. The material was combined to give benzyl
[2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate (44.21 g, 99.9% w/w).
[0262] Mp 52.degree. C. (TBME/isohexane).
[0263] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, 90.degree. C.) .delta.
7.67 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 7.62 (1H, ddd, J=8.4, 7.7, 1.7 Hz),
7.37-7.27 (5H, m), 7.22 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.09 (1H, ddd, J=7.6,
7.5, 0.5 Hz), 5.09 (2H, s), 4.30 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.67 (2H, t,
J=5.6 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s). LC-MS (ES+) m/z 311 (MH.sup.+, 100%).
b) Benzyl [2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt
[0264] To a stirred solution of 2,2'-bipyridine (70 mg, 0.45 mmol)
in dry 2-Me-THF (181 mL) at ambient temperature under an inert
atmosphere was added drop-wise methyllithium (3.18 M in
diethoxymethane, 0.62 mL, 1.97 mmol) until a lilac colour was
observed. ClTi(O.sup.iPr).sub.3 (95% w/w, 91.4 mL, 363.6 mmol) was
added to give a yellow solution. After cooling the reaction mixture
to -60.degree. C. (jacket temperature), methyllithium (3.18 M in
diethoxymethane, 130.9 mL, 416.3 mmol) was added by syringe pump
over 70 min. The mixture was allowed to warm to -20.degree. C.
during the addition and then to warm further to ambient temperature
over 110 min to leave a solution of MeTi(O.sup.iPr).sub.3 (0.99 M
in diethoxymethane/2-Me-THF, assayed against
1,5-cyclooctadiene).
[0265] A nitrogen-sparged solution of lithium iodide (80.78 g, 0.60
mol), dry isopropanol (45.5 mL, 0.60 mol) and 2,2'-bipyridine (0.83
g, 5.28 mmol) in dry 2-Me-THF (868 mL) was stirred at ambient
temperature under an inert atmosphere. The mixture was briefly
heated to 50.degree. C. (batch temperature) to fully dissolve the
lithium iodide. After cooling to -10.degree. C. (jacket
temperature), methyllithium (3.18 M in diethoxymethane, 180 mL,
572.4 mmol) was added by syringe pump over 15 min. After the
addition was complete, the jacket temperature had increased to
10.degree. C. The addition of further methyllithium (3.18 M in
diethoxymethane, 11.6 mL, 36.9 mmol) in small aliquots was
sufficient to induce a permanent colour change to lilac. The
reaction mixture was then cooled to 0.degree. C. (batch
temperature) and a portion of the previously prepared solution of
MeTi(O.sup.iPr).sub.3 (301 mL, 0.99 M in diethoxymethane/2-Me-THF,
297.5 mmol) was added over 25 min. At the end of the addition, the
reaction solution was warmed to 20.degree. C. (batch temperature)
and benzyl [2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate (Preparation
4a, 98.5% w/w, 75.04 g, 238.2 mmol) was charged. Neat diethylzinc
(30.5 mL, 298 mmol) was then added by syringe pump over 85 min,
during which time the reaction mixture was diluted with further
2-Me-THF (122 mL). After an overnight hold at ambient temperature,
the mixture was cooled to 0.degree. C. and discharged into a
vigorously stirred ice-cold solution of citric acid (230.97 g, 1190
mmol) and trifluoroacetic acid (27.14 g, 238.0 mmol) in water (1000
mL). This produced a yellow organic fraction and an indigo aqueous
fraction. The phases were separated and the organic phase warmed to
20.degree. C. (batch temperature) and washed with aq. sodium
hydroxide (2 M, 200 mL). The initial indigo aqueous fraction was
re-extracted with 2-Me-THF (100 mL). The organic fractions were
combined and concentrated in vacuo to .about.750 mL. The residual
solution was then extracted with aq. citric acid (0.1 M,
8.times.100 mL). Aq. sodium hydroxide (46/48% w/w, 50.76 g, 600
mmol) was added to the combined citric acid extracts at 6.degree.
C. (batch temperature) to afford a solution of pH 10. Further aq.
sodium hydroxide (46/48% w/w, .about.2 mL) was then added to basify
the solution to pH>10. The basic aqueous phase was extracted
with isopropyl acetate (2.times.200 mL, 1.times.100 mL); each
organic extract was washed with brine (50 mL). The combined organic
phase was filtered through a 0.45 .mu.m membrane to leave a
solution of benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate (12.74%
w/w, 364.05 g, 136.2 mmol) which was concentrated in vacuo to leave
benzyl [2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate as
an oil.
[0266] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, 90.degree. C.) .delta.
7.35-7.27 (5H, m), 7.20 (1H, dd, J=7.5, 1.8 Hz), 7.15 (1H, ddd,
J=8.0, 7.5, 1.8 Hz), 6.95 (1H, d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.85 (1H, ddd, J=8.5,
7.3, 1.0 Hz), 5.10 (2H, s), 4.19 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.72 (2H, t,
J=5.6 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s), 2.06 (2H, br s), 0.77-0.75 (2H, m),
0.72-0.68 (2H, m).
[0267] In order to form a salt, this oil was chilled in an
ice-water bath and a solution of trifluoroacetic acid (15.53 g,
136.2 mmol) in isopropyl acetate (210 mL) was added portion-wise.
The solution was warmed to 63.degree. C. (batch temperature) and
seeded with benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt (24 mg). The mixture was cooled to
62.degree. C. (batch temperature) to create a seed bed, before
being ramp-cooled to 50.degree. C. (batch temperature) at a rate of
1.degree. C./h, and then to 0.degree. C. (batch temperature) at a
rate of 10.degree. C./h. Further trifluoroacetic acid (3.11 g, 27.3
mmol) was added to ensure quantitative salt formation. After
holding for 6 h at 0.degree. C., the slurry was filtered through 11
.mu.m filter paper. The filter cake was washed with isopropyl
acetate (2.times.100 mL) and dried overnight (40.degree. C., 400
mbar) to afford benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt (54.48 g, 98.9% w/w) as a colourless
solid.
[0268] Mp 111-112.degree. C. (isopropanol/heptane).
[0269] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, 90.degree. C.) .delta.
8.04 (3H, br s), 7.39-7.29 (7H, m), 7.0 (1H, app d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.98
(1H, ddd, J=7.6, 7.4, 0.9 Hz), 5.11 (2H, s), 4.24 (2H, t, J=5.5
Hz), 3.75 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.02 (3H, s), 1.26 (2H, dd, J=7.2, 5.9
Hz), 1.07 (2H, dd, J=7.2, 5.9 Hz).
[0270] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 341 (MH.sup.+, [Free base], 100%).
c) Methyl 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate sulfuric acid salt
[0271] To a solution of methyl 3-fluoro-5-iodo-4-methylbenzoate
(115.5 g, 392.8 mmol) in toluene (1600 mL) at ambient temperature
was charged benzophenone imine (67.6 g, 373.0 mmol),
1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (9.80 g, 17.68 mmol) and
cesium carbonate (179.2 g, 550.0 mmol). The reaction vessel was
vacuum purged with nitrogen three times.
Tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (5.34 g, 6.05 mmol) was
added before the vessel was again vacuum purged with nitrogen three
times. The reaction mixture was then stirred and heated to reflux
for 4 d before being cooled to ambient temperature and filtered
through GF/F filter paper under a nitrogen atmosphere. The filter
cake was washed with toluene (230 mL) and the filtrates combined
and washed with aq. sodium sulfite (5% w/w, 580 mL). The phases
were separated and the aq. phase re-extracted with toluene (580
mL). The organic fractions were combined and washed with water (580
mL), dried over sodium sulfate and filtered through GF/F filter
paper. The filter cake was washed with toluene (230 mL) and the
combined filtrates concentrated to 1000 mL in vacuo. After cooling
the solution to ambient temperature, TBME (1040 mL) was charged
followed by decolourising charcoal (60 g). The slurry was heated to
45-50.degree. C. and then cooled to ambient temperature over 1 h
and filtered through GF/F filter paper. The filter cake was washed
with TBME/toluene (1:1 v/v, 2.times.230 mL). The filtrates were
combined to afford a solution of methyl
3-[(diphenylmethylene)amino]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate to which
methanol (127 mL, 3135.4 mmol) was added. Sulfuric acid (21 mL,
394.0 mmol) was then charged over at least 1 h ensuring that the
temperature was maintained in the range 18-23.degree. C. The
resulting slurry was filtered through 100 .mu.m cloth. The filter
cake was washed with TBME (580 mL) and dried on the filter under a
flow of nitrogen for at least 2 h. The isolated solid was then
slurried in acetonitrile (500 mL) at ambient temperature for 4-5 h
before being filtered through 100 .mu.m cloth. The filter cake was
washed with acetonitrile (1.times.300 mL, 1.times.115 mL) and dried
on the filter at up to 45.degree. C. to afford methyl
3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate sulfuric acid salt (92.2 g, 94.5%
w/w).
[0272] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6) .delta. 7.21 (1H, s),
6.94 (1H, d, J=10.1 Hz), 5.83 (br s), 3.81 (3H, s), 2.04 (3H, d,
J=1.5 Hz).
[0273] Methyl 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate sulfuric acid salt
was converted to methyl
3-(3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
using similar procedures to those disclosed in preparations 1f and
1g.
d) Methyl
3-[3-[1-[2-[2-[(benzyloxycarbonyl)methylamino]ethoxy]phenyl]cycl-
opropylamino]-5-bromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
[0274] A solution of benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
(Preparation 4b, 68.1% w/w, 102.2 mg, 204 .mu.mol), methyl
3-(3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(Preparation 1g, 94.5 mg, 225 pmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine
(137 .mu.L, 818 .mu.mol) in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) was heated to
90.degree. C. (jacket temperature) in a sealed reaction tube for 3
h, before being left to stir overnight at ambient temperature.
Further methyl
3-(3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(8.6 mg, 20.4 .mu.mol) was added and the reaction mixture re-heated
to 90.degree. C. (jacket temperature) for a further 90 min. The
solution was then concentrated in vacuo before being purified by
preparative TLC on silica, eluting with ethyl acetate/isohexane
(1:2 v/v), to afford methyl
3-[3-[1-[2-[2-[(benzyloxycarbonyl)methylamino]ethoxy]phenyl]cyclopropylam-
ino]-5-bromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(125.7 mg) as a white foam.
[0275] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6) .delta. 7.78-7.65 (2H,
m), 7.51-7.50 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.29-7.26 (5H, m), 7.22-7.15 (1H,
m), 7.01 (1H, s), 6.95-6.86 (2H, m), 5.07 (2H, s), 4.13-4.10 (2H,
m), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.71 (2H, t, J=5.3 Hz), 2.99-2.97 (3H, m), 1.99
(3H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 1.12 (2H, m), 1.01-0.98 (2H, m).
[0276] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 679 (MH.sup.+, 92%).
e) Benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methyl-
phenyl]-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]meth-
ylcarbamate
[0277] A solution of cyclopropylamine (261.9 .mu.L, 3.70 mmol) in
dry THF (2 mL) under an inert atmosphere was chilled in an
ice-water bath and freshly titrated isopropylmagnesium chloride
(1.46 M in THF, 1.27 mL, 1.85 mmol) was added. A portion of this
chloromagnesium cyclopropylamide solution (0.524 M in THF, 2.12 mL,
1.11 mmol) was added via syringe to a stirred solution of methyl
3-[3-[1-[2-[2-[(benzyloxycarbonyl)methylamino]ethoxy]phenyl]cyclopropylam-
ino]-5-bromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(Preparation 4d, 125.7 mg, 185 .mu.mol) in dry THF (2 mL) under an
inert atmosphere. After 30 min, ethyl acetate (1 mL) was added
before the reaction mixture was poured into ice-cold saturated aq.
ammonium chloride (10 mL) and extracted with diethyl ether
(3.times.10 mL). The organic extracts were combined, washed with
brine (30 mL), dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated in vacuo.
The residue was purified by preparative TLC on silica, eluting with
ethyl acetate/isohexane/methanol (50:50:1 v/v), to afford benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl]-3-
-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbama-
te (79.4 mg) as a white foam.
[0278] Alternatively, the subtitle compound may be accessed through
a telescoped procedure from methyl
3-(3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(Preparation 1g) avoiding the need to isolate methyl
3-[3-[1-[2-[2-[(benzyloxycarbonyl)methylamino]ethoxy]phenyl]cyclopropylam-
ino]-5-bromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(Preparation 4d), as follows:
[0279] To a stirred solution of methyl
3-(3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(Preparation 1g, 18.7 g, 44.4 mmol) and benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt (Preparation 4b, 20.0 g, 44.0 mmol) in
toluene (200 mL) under an inert atmosphere was added
N,N-diisopropylethylamine (26.9 mL, 154.0 mmol). The reaction
mixture was heated to 105.degree. C. (jacket temperature) for 2 h
and then cooled slowly to ambient temperature. The resulting orange
slurry was quenched with water (200 mL) and the phases separated.
The organic phase was washed with aq. sodium bisulfate solution (1
M, 3.times.200 mL) and brine (200 mL) and then concentrated in
vacuo. The residue was purified by dry flash chromatography,
gradient eluting with ethyl acetate/toluene. A portion of this
solution containing methyl
3-[3-[1-[2-[2-[(benzyloxycarbonyl)methylamino]ethoxy]phenyl]cyclop-
ropylamino]-5-bromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(2.0 g, 2.8 mmol) was dried by azeotropic distillation with
toluene. The residual toluene solution (.about.18 mL) was cooled to
35.degree. C. (jacket temperature) and cyclopropylamine (588 mL,
8.3 mmol) and sodium methoxide (30% w/w, 1.3 mL, 6.9 mmol) were
added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 35.degree. C. for 3 h
and then quenched with aq. triethylamine (10% v/v, 5 mL). The
phases were separated and the organic phase washed with aq.
triethylamine (10% v/v, 2.times.5 mL). The solution was
concentrated to dryness in vacuo to afford a yellow foam that was
purified by Biotage chromatography, eluting with an ethyl
acetate/isohexane gradient, and then crystallised from
toluene/isohexane to afford benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl]-3-
-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbama-
te (1.06 g, 93.5% w/w) as a colourless solid.
[0280] Mp 116-120.degree. C. (toluene/isohexane).
[0281] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, 90.degree. C.) .delta.
8.23 (1H, d, J=3.9 Hz), 7.72 (1H, dd, J=10.1, 1.6 Hz), 7.63 (1H, d,
J=1.6 Hz), 7.56 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 1.6 Hz), 7.48 (1H, br s), 7.34-7.27
(5H, m), 7.20 (1H, ddd, J=8.2, 7.4, 1.7 Hz), 6.96-6.88 (3H, m),
5.11 (2H, s), 4.18 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.75 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.02
(3H, s), 2.86 (1H, ttd, J=7.4, 4.0, 3.9 Hz), 1.99 (3H, d, J=1.9
Hz), 1.21-1.06 (4H, m), 0.72-0.67 (2H, m), 0.60-0.56 (2H, m). LC-MS
(ES+) m/z 704 (MH.sup.+, 92%).
f)
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]pheny-
l]cyclopropylamino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]benzamide
[0282] 10% Pd/C (87L paste ex. Johnson Matthey, 110 mg) was washed
with isopropanol (10 mL) and then suspended in further isopropanol
(10 mL). A sample of this suspension (291 .mu.L, .about.3.2 mg
Pd/C) was added to a solution of benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl]-3-
-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbama-
te (Preparation 4e, 10.5 mg, 14.9 .mu.mol) and ammonium formate
(33.3 mg, 512 .mu.mol) in isopropanol (0.1 mL). The reaction vessel
was sealed and the suspension heated to 80.degree. C. (jacket
temperature) for 10 min. The reaction mixture was then filtered
through Celite and the cake washed with ethyl acetate. The
filtrates were combined and washed with brine that had been
basified to pH 12 with KOH. The solution was filtered through a
short pad of sodium sulfate and concentrated to dryness in vacuo to
afford
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropylamino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]benzamide (6.0 mg) as a
colourless solid.
[0283] .sup.1H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6) .delta. 8.47 (1H, d,
J=4.2 Hz), 7.73 (1H, d, J=10.3 Hz), 7.61 (1H, s), 7.52 (1H, s),
7.50 (1H, dd, J=7.5, 1.7 Hz), 7.19 (1H, td, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz), 6.96
(1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=4.6 Hz), 6.86 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz),
6.74 (1H, d, J=4.6 Hz), 4.09-4.02 (2H, m), 2.93-2.87 (2H, m),
2.87-2.81 (1H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.99-1.94 (3H, m), 1.23-1.14 (3H,
m), 1.06-1.00 (1H, m), 0.71-0.65 (2H, m), 0.58-0.49 (2H, m).
[0284] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 492 (MH.sup.+, 100%).
Preparation 5
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide
Alternative Synthesis 2
a) Benzyl [2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate
##STR00003##
[0286] To a stirred suspension of sodium hydride (60% w/w, 8.23 g,
205.7 mmol) in dry THF (350 mL) under an inert atmosphere was added
2-fluorobenzonitrile (20.34 g, 164.6 mmol) and the resulting
mixture cooled to 2.degree. C. (batch temperature).
2-(Methylamino)ethanol (16.04 mL, 197.5 mmol) was added at a rate
commensurate with controlled hydrogen gas evolution. At the end of
the addition, the mixture was allowed to warm to ambient
temperature and held overnight. The reaction mixture was then
concentrated in vacuo to =50 mL and partitioned between diethyl
ether (200 mL) and water (200 mL). The aqueous phase was adjusted
to pH 12 with aq. sodium hydroxide (1 M) and the phases separated.
The aqueous fraction was re-extracted with diethyl ether
(2.times.200 mL). Any interfacial gel was removed by filtration of
the biphasic mixture through a short Celite pad before the phase
separation. The organic fractions were combined, washed with brine
(600 mL), dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated in vacuo to
afford crude 2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]benzonitrile as an orange
oil. This was dissolved in THF (195 mL) under an inert atmosphere
and triethylamine (51.4 mL, 365 mmol) added. The stirred solution
was cooled to 0-5.degree. C. and benzyl chloroformate (37.0 mL, 238
mmol) added over 1 h. At the end of the addition, the mixture was
allowed to warm slowly to ambient temperature where it was held
overnight. Any residual benzyl chloroformate was then quenched
through the addition of diethylamine (20 mL, 497 mmol). The
resulting thick slurry was filtered through a short Celite pad, and
the filtrate concentrated in vacuo. The residue was partitioned
between aq. hydrochloric acid (0.2 M, 200 mL) and TBME (200 mL).
The phases were separated and the organic phase washed with brine
(100 mL), dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated in vacuo to
.about.120 mL. Isohexane was added slowly until cloudiness was
observed whereupon the mixture was left to stir at ambient
temperature overnight. The resulting slurry was filtered through 11
.mu.m filter paper. The filter cake was washed with TBME/isohexane
(1:1 v/v, 20 mL) and dried overnight (30.degree. C., 400 mbar) to
afford benzyl [2-[2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate (30.25 g).
The mother liquors from the crystallisation and filtrate from the
cake wash were combined, concentrated to dryness in vacuo and
purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with an ethyl
acetate/isohexane gradient, to afford further benzyl
[2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate (13.96 g). The solids were
combined to give benzyl [2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate
(44.21 g, 99.9% w/w).
[0287] Mp 52.degree. C. (TBME/isohexane).
[0288] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, 90.degree. C.) .delta.
7.67 (1H, dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz), 7.62 (1H, ddd, J=8.4, 7.7, 1.7 Hz),
7.37-7.27 (5H, m), 7.22 (1H, d, J=8.6 Hz), 7.09 (1H, ddd, J=7.6,
7.5, 0.5 Hz), 5.09 (2H, s), 4.30 (2H, t, J=5.6 Hz), 3.67 (2H, t,
J=5.6 Hz), 3.03 (3H, s). LC-MS (ES+) m/z 311 (MH.sup.+, 100%).
b) Benzyl [2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt
##STR00004##
[0290] To a stirred solution of 2,2'-bipyridine (70 mg, 0.45 mmol)
in dry 2-Me-THF (181 mL) at ambient temperature under an inert
atmosphere was added drop-wise methyllithium (3.18 M in
diethoxymethane, 0.62 mL, 1.97 mmol) until a lilac colour was
observed. ClTi(O.sup.iPr).sub.3 (95% w/w, 91.4 mL, 363.6 mmol) was
added to give a yellow solution. After cooling the reaction mixture
to -60.degree. C. (jacket temperature), methyllithium (3.18 M in
diethoxymethane, 130.9 mL, 416.3 mmol) was added by syringe pump
over 70 min. The mixture was allowed to warm to -20.degree. C.
during the addition and then to warm further to ambient temperature
over 110 min to leave a solution of MeTi(O.sup.iPr).sub.3 (0.99 M
in diethoxymethane/2-Me-THF, assayed against
1,5-cyclooctadiene).
[0291] A nitrogen-sparged solution of lithium iodide (80.78 g, 0.60
mol), dry isopropanol (45.5 mL, 0.60 mol) and 2,2'-bipyridine (0.83
g, 5.28 mmol) in dry 2-Me-THF (868 mL) was stirred at ambient
temperature under an inert atmosphere. The mixture was briefly
heated to 50.degree. C. (batch temperature) to fully dissolve the
lithium iodide. After cooling to -10.degree. C. (jacket
temperature), methyllithium (3.18 M in diethoxymethane, 180 mL,
572.4 mmol) was added by syringe pump over 15 min. After the
addition was complete, the jacket temperature had increased to
10.degree. C. The addition of further methyllithium (3.18 M in
diethoxymethane, 11.6 mL, 36.9 mmol) in small aliquots was
sufficient to induce a permanent colour change to lilac. The
reaction mixture was then cooled to 0.degree. C. (batch
temperature) and a portion of the previously prepared solution of
MeTi(O.sup.iPr).sub.3 (301 mL, 0.99 M in diethoxymethane/2-Me-THF,
297.5 mmol) was added over 25 min. At the end of the addition, the
reaction solution was warmed to 20.degree. C. (batch temperature)
and benzyl [2-(2-cyanophenoxy)ethyl]methylcarbamate (75.04 g, 238.2
mmol) was charged. Neat diethylzinc (30.5 mL, 298 mmol) was then
added by syringe pump over 85 min, during which time the reaction
mixture was diluted with further 2-Me-THF (122 mL). After an
overnight hold at ambient temperature, the mixture was cooled to
0.degree. C. and discharged into a vigorously stirred ice-cold
solution of citric acid (230.97 g, 1190 mmol) and trifluoroacetic
acid (27.14 g, 238.0 mmol) in water (1000 mL). This produced a
yellow organic fraction and an indigo aqueous fraction. The phases
were separated and the organic phase warmed to 20.degree. C. (batch
temperature) and washed with aq. sodium hydroxide (2 M, 200 mL).
The initial indigo aqueous fraction was re-extracted with 2-Me-THF
(100 mL). The organic fractions were combined and concentrated in
vacuo to .about.750 mL. The residual solution was then extracted
with aq. citric acid (0.1 M, 8.times.100 mL). Aq. sodium hydroxide
(46/48% w/w, 50.76 g, 600 mmol) was added to the combined citric
acid extracts at 6.degree. C. (batch temperature) to afford a
solution of pH 10. Further aq. sodium hydroxide (46/48% w/w,
.about.2 mL) was then added to basify the solution to pH>10. The
basic aqueous phase was extracted with isopropyl acetate
(2.times.200 mL, 1.times.100 mL); each organic extract was washed
with brine (50 mL). The combined organic phase was filtered through
a 0.45 .mu.m membrane to leave a solution of benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate (12.74%
w/w, 364.05 g, 136.2 mmol). After concentration in vacuo, the
resulting oil was chilled in an ice-water bath and a solution of
trifluoroacetic acid (15.53 g, 136.2 mmol) in isopropyl acetate
(210 mL) was added portion-wise. The solution was warmed to
63.degree. C. (batch temperature) and seeded with benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt (24 mg). The mixture was cooled to
62.degree. C. (batch temperature) to create a seed bed, before
being ramp-cooled to 50.degree. C. (batch temperature) at PC/h, and
then to 0.degree. C. (batch temperature) at 10.degree. C./h.
Further trifluoroacetic acid (3.11 g, 27.3 mmol) was added to
ensure quantitative salt formation. After holding for 6 h at
0.degree. C., the slurry was filtered through 11 .mu.m filter
paper. The filter cake was washed with isopropyl acetate
(2.times.100 mL) and dried overnight (40.degree. C., 400 mbar) to
afford benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt (54.48 g, 98.9% w/w).
[0292] Mp 111-112.degree. C. (isopropanol/heptane).
[0293] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, 90.degree. C.) .delta.
8.04 (3H, br s), 7.39-7.29 (7H, m), 7.0 (1H, app d, J=8.0 Hz), 6.98
(1H, ddd, J=7.6, 7.4, 0.9 Hz), 5.11 (2H, s), 4.24 (2H, t, J=5.5
Hz), 3.75 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.02 (3H, s), 1.26 (2H, dd, J=7.2, 5.9
Hz), 1.07 (2H, dd, J=7.2, 5.9 Hz).
[0294] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 341 (MH.sup.+, 100%).
c) Methyl 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate sulfuric acid salt
##STR00005##
[0296] To a solution of methyl 3-fluoro-5-iodo-4-methylbenzoate
(115.5 g, 392.8 mmol) in toluene (.about.1600 mL) at ambient
temperature was charged benzophenone imine (67.6 g, 373.0 mmol),
1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (9.80 g, 17.68 mmol) and
cesium carbonate (179.2 g, 550.0 mmol). The reaction vessel was
vacuum purged with nitrogen three times.
Tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (5.34 g, 6.05 mmol) was
added before the vessel was again vacuum purged with nitrogen three
times. The reaction mixture was then stirred and heated to reflux
for 4 d before being cooled to ambient temperature and filtered
through GF/F filter paper under a nitrogen atmosphere. The filter
cake was washed with toluene (230 mL) and the filtrates combined
and washed with aq. sodium sulfite (5% w/w, 580 mL). The phases
were separated and the aq. phase re-extracted with toluene (580
mL). The organic fractions were combined and washed with water (580
mL), dried over sodium sulfate and filtered through GF/F filter
paper. The filter cake was washed with toluene (230 mL) and the
combined filtrates concentrated to .about.1000 mL in vacuo. After
cooling the solution to ambient temperature, TBME (1040 mL) was
charged followed by decolourising charcoal (60 g). The slurry was
heated to 45-50.degree. C. and then cooled to ambient temperature
over 1 h and filtered through GF/F filter paper. The filter cake
was washed with TBME/toluene (1:1 v/v, 2.times.230 mL). The
filtrates were combined to afford a solution of methyl
3-[(diphenylmethylene)amino]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate to which
methanol (127 mL, 3135.4 mmol) was added. Sulfuric acid (21 mL,
394.0 mmol) was then charged over at least 1 h ensuring that the
temperature was maintained in the range 18-23.degree. C. The
resulting slurry was filtered through 100 .mu.m cloth. The filter
cake was washed with TBME (580 mL) and dried on the filter under
nitrogen for at least 2 h. The isolated solid was then slurried in
acetonitrile (500 mL) at ambient temperature for 4-5 h before being
filtered through 100 .mu.m cloth. The filter cake was washed with
acetonitrile (1.times.300 mL, 1.times.115 mL) and dried on the
filter at up to 45.degree. C. to afford methyl
3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate sulfuric acid salt (92.2 g, 94.5%
w/w).
[0297] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6) .delta. 7.21 (1H, s),
6.94 (1H, d, J=10.1 Hz), 5.83 (br s), 3.81 (3H, s), 2.04 (3H, d,
J=1.5 Hz).
d) Methyl 3-(cyanomethylamino)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
##STR00006##
[0299] To a solution of N,N-diisopropylethylamine (187 mL, 1073.6
mmol) in THF (240 mL) at 60-65.degree. C. was added a solution of
methyl 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate sulfuric acid salt (80.0
g, 268.8 mmol) in THF (720 mL), maintaining the temperature in the
range 45-65.degree. C. Bromoacetonitrile (56.2 mL, 806.8 mmol) was
charged and the solution heated to reflux for 3 d before
concentration to 8 rel. vols. by distillation at atmospheric
pressure. The solution was cooled to ambient temperature and water
(1000 mL) added, maintaining the temperature in the range
18-23.degree. C. The pH was adjusted to 1.2-1.5 with aq.
hydrochloric acid (4 M, .about.80 mL) and the resulting slurry
stirred at ambient temperature for 2 h before being filtered
through 100 .mu.m filter cloth under nitrogen. The filter cake was
washed with mixed heptanes (2.times.320 mL) and dried under
nitrogen at up to 45.degree. C. to afford methyl
3-(cyanomethylamino)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate (54.9 g, 99.1%
w/w).
[0300] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3) .delta. 7.29 (1H, dd,
J=1.1, 9.6 Hz), 7.16 (1H, s), 4.23 (2H, d, J=6.8 Hz), 4.15-4.03
(1H, m), 3.92 (3H, s), 2.11 (3H, d, J=1.7 Hz).
e) Methyl
3-[3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
##STR00007##
[0302] To a solution of oxalyl bromide (25.5 mL, 266.3 mmol) in
dichloromethane (350 mL) at 2.degree. C. was charged portionwise
methyl 3-(cyanomethylamino)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate (20.0 g, 88.2
mmol). The solution was warmed to 25.degree. C. over 30 min and
then held for 60 min, before being heated to 32.degree. C. over 15
min and being held overnight. The solution was cooled to 5.degree.
C. and water (100 mL) was charged over 30 min. Aq. sodium chloride
(10% w/w, 100 mL) was then charged before the mixture was heated to
25.degree. C. and held for 10 min. The phases were separated and to
the lower organic phase was charged methanol (200 mL). The solution
was concentrated by distillation under atmospheric pressure (325 mL
distillate removed) and then cooled to 0.degree. C. The mixture was
held for 60 min before being filtered. The filter cake was washed
with methanol (2.times.60 mL) and dried under vacuum at 40.degree.
C. to afford methyl
3-[3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(22.5 g, 99.6% w/w).
[0303] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6) .delta. 8.11 (1H, s),
7.94 (1H, s), 7.84 (1H, d, T=9.4 Hz), 3.89 (3H, s), 2.12 (3H,
s).
[0304] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 679 (MH.sup.+, 92%).
f) Benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methyl-
phenyl]-3-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]meth-
ylcarbamate
##STR00008##
[0306] To a slurry of methyl
3-[3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate
(7.58 g, 18.0 mmol) and benzyl
[2-[2-(1-aminocyclopropyl)phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbamate
trifluoroacetic acid salt (8.11 g, 17.9 mmol) in toluene (76 mL)
was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine (11 mL, 63.1 mmol). The mixture
was heated to 95.degree. C. and held for 2 h before being cooled
back to 25.degree. C. Water (76 mL) was charged and the mixture
stirred for 10 min. The phases were separated and the upper organic
phase washed with aq. sodium bisulfate (1 M, 3.times.76 mL) and aq.
sodium chloride (10% w/w, 76 mL). The resulting solution was dried
by azeotropic distillation with toluene (3.times.38 mL) to leave a
toluene solution of methyl
3-[3-[1-[2-[2-[(benzyloxycarbonyl)methylamino]ethoxy]phenyl]cyclopropylam-
ino]-5-bromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate.
[0307] {.sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6) .delta. 7.78-7.65 (2H,
m), 7.51-7.50 (1H, d, J=7.3 Hz), 7.29-7.26 (5H, m), 7.22-7.15 (1H,
m), 7.01 (1H, s), 6.95-6.86 (2H, m), 5.07 (2H, s), 4.13-4.10 (2H,
m), 3.83 (3H, s), 3.71 (2H, t, J=5.3 Hz), 2.99-2.97 (3H, m), 1.99
(3H, d, J=1.7 Hz), 1.12 (2H, m), 1.01-0.98 (2H, m).
[0308] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 679 (MH.sup.+, 92%).}
[0309] To this solution was charged methanolic sodium methoxide
(30% w/w, 10.2 mL, 54.4 mmol) followed by cyclopropylamine (5.1 mL,
72.0 mmol). The mixture was held at 25.degree. C. for 90 min before
being washed with aq. sodium chloride (10% w/w containing 0.2% w/w
triethylamine, 3.times.76 mL). The concentration of the solution
was adjusted to 10 rel. vol. with respect to the starting methyl
3-(3,5-dibromo-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl)-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoate by
addition of further toluene (.about.19 mL). The solution was then
heated to 100.degree. C., and held for 30 min; cooled to 20.degree.
C. at 10.degree. C./h, and held for 1 h; heated to 80.degree. C.
over 1 h, and held for 30 min; and finally cooled to 10.degree. C.
at 20.degree. C./h before being held for 2 h. The resulting slurry
was filtered. The filter cake was washed with toluene (2.times.30
mL) and dried under vacuum at 40.degree. C. to afford benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl]-3-
-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbama-
te (8.0 g, 89.0% w/w).
[0310] Mp 116-120.degree. C. (toluene/isohexane).
[0311] .sup.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6, 90.degree. C.) .delta.
8.23 (1H, d, J=3.9 Hz), 7.72 (1H, dd, J=10.1, 1.6 Hz), 7.63 (1H, d,
J=1.6 Hz), 7.56 (1H, dd, J=9.2, 1.6 Hz), 7.48 (1H, br s), 7.34-7.27
(5H, m), 7.20 (1H, ddd, J=8.2, 7.4, 1.7 Hz), 6.96-6.88 (3H, m),
5.11 (2H, s), 4.18 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.75 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.02
(3H, s), 2.86 (1H, ttd, J=7.4, 4.0, 3.9 Hz), 1.99 (3H, d, J=1.9
Hz), 1.21-1.06 (4H, m), 0.72-0.67 (2H, m), 0.60-0.56 (2H, m).
[0312] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 704 (MH.sup.+, 92%).
g)
N-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]pheny-
l]cyclopropylamino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]benzamide
##STR00009##
[0314] To a slurry of benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl]-3-
-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbama-
te (15.0 g, 19.0 mmol), ammonium formate (4.9 g, 76.0 mmol) and 5%
Pd/C (8.20 g, 3.8 mmol) in ethanol (150 mL) was charged water (6.8
mL, 379.8 mmol) and formic acid (1.49 mL, 388.0 mmol). The mixture
was heated to 50.degree. C. and held for 1 h before being cooled to
20.degree. C. The mixture was filtered through a Celite pad, and
the filter cake washed with ethanol (3.times.15 mL). The filtrates
were combined and distilled (60.degree. C. jacket temperature) to
adjust the concentration of the solution to 2 rel. vol. with
respect to the starting benzyl
[2-[2-[1-[[6-bromo-4-[5-(cyclopropylcarbamoyl)-3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl]-3-
-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-pyrazinyl]amino]cyclopropyl]phenoxy]ethyl]methylcarbama-
te. Isopropyl acetate (75 mL) was charged and the mixture cooled to
40.degree. C. at 0.25.degree. C./min. After seeding with the
subtitle compound hydrobromide salt, the mixture was cooled further
to 20.degree. C. at 0.25.degree. C./min. Isopropyl acetate (75 mL)
was charged and the slurry cooled to 5.degree. C. before being held
for 1 h. The slurry was then filtered. The filter cake was washed
with isopropyl acetate (15 mL) and dried under vacuum on the filter
until dc-liquoring was complete. The filter cake was then slurried
in ethyl acetate (150 mL) and aq. sodium hydroxide (1 M, 150 mL)
charged. The biphasic mixture was stirred at 20-25.degree. C. until
full dissolution was achieved (.about.30 min). The phases were
separated and the upper organic phase washed with aq. sodium
hydroxide (1 M, 150 mL). The solution was then heated to 50.degree.
C. and distilled under reduced pressure to double the concentration
(75 mL distillate removed). The solution was heated to 70.degree.
C. and heptane (56 mL) charged slowly. After seeding with the
subtitle compound, the mixture was cooled to 25.degree. C. at
0.25.degree. C./min. Further heptane (19 mL) was charged slowly and
the slurry cooled to 5.degree. C. before being held for 1 h. The
slurry was then filtered. The filter cake was washed with heptane
(15 mL) and dried under vacuum at 40.degree. C. to afford
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)etho-
xy]phenyl]cyclopropylamino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]benzamide (6.0 g,
96.0% w/w).
[0315] .sup.1H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d.sub.6) .delta. 8.47 (1H, d,
J=4.2 Hz), 7.73 (1H, d, J=10.3 Hz), 7.61 (1H, s), 7.52 (1H, s),
7.50 (1H, dd, J=7.5, 1.7 Hz), 7.19 (1H, td, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz), 6.96
(1H, d, J=8.1 Hz), 6.88 (1H, d, J=4.6 Hz), 6.86 (2H, t, J=7.4 Hz),
6.74 (1H, d, J=4.6 Hz), 4.09-4.02 (2H, m), 2.93-2.87 (2H, m),
2.87-2.81 (1H, m), 2.36 (3H, s), 1.99-1.94 (3H, m), 1.23-1.14 (3H,
m), 1.06-1.00 (1H, m), 0.71-0.65 (2H, m), 0.58-0.49 (2H, m).
[0316] LC-MS (ES+) m/z 492 (MH.sup.+, 100%).
Example 1
Evaluation of Compound Activity on Intra-Alveolar Neutrophil
Migration after Aerosol Challenge with Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in
Rats
[0317] LPS challenge in rats causes an influx of inflammatory cells
into the lungs. Rats are challenged either with an aerosol of 0.9%
w/v saline or 0.1-0.5 mg/mL LPS in 0.9% saline for 30 min or an
intratracheal dose of 0.1-10 .mu.g/kg. This is repeated up to 8
times according to the experimental protocol. Rats are dosed with
vehicle, standard compound or test compound by the appropriate
route and frequency at various time points before and after
challenge depending upon the experimental protocol. Test compound
groups could either be the same compound at different doses or
single doses of different compounds or a combination of the two.
Test compounds are given by intraperitoneal, intravenous or
subcutaneous injection or by inhalation or intratracheal
administration.
[0318] The rats are euthanized at various time points after
challenge depending upon the nature of the study, but typically 4
hr after LPS challenge with 1 mL pentobarbitone sodium. A
tracheotomy is performed and a cannula inserted. The airway is then
lavaged using 3 mL sterile PBS at room temperature. The PBS is left
in the airway for 10 sec before being removed. The PBS containing
cells is placed into a 15 mL centrifuge tube on ice. This process
is repeated three times.
[0319] An aliquot of BAL fluid is removed and a differential cell
count performed using a Sysmex cell counter (Sysmex UK, Milton
Keynes). Cytospin slides are prepared by adding a 100 .mu.L aliquot
of BAL fluid into cytospin funnels in a Shandon Cytospin3 operated
at 700 rpm for 5 min. Slides are stained on the Hema-Tek-2000
automatic slide stainer, using Wright-Giemsa stain and typically,
200 cells are counted under a microscope. Cells are classified as
eosinophils, neutrophils and mononuclear cells (mononuclear cells
included monocytes, macrophages and lymphocytes) and are expressed
as a percentage of the total count.
Example 2
Evaluation of Lung Function in Anaesthetised Guinea-Pigs
[0320] Male Dunkin-Hartley guinea-pigs (300-600 g) are weighed and
dosed with either vehicle or compound in an appropriate vehicle
according to the experimental protocol via the intratracheal route
under recoverable gaseous anaesthesia (5% halothane in oxygen).
Following dosing, the animals are administered supplemental oxygen
and monitored until full recovery. Typically a dose volume of 0.5
mL/kg is used for the intratracheal route. In a dose response
study, animals are dosed with compound or vehicle two hours prior
to the administration of bronchoconstrictor agent (e.g. histamine
or methacholine). Test compound groups could either be the same
compound at different doses or single doses of different compounds
or a combination of the two.
[0321] The guinea-pigs are anaesthetised with pentobarbitone (1
mL/kg of 60 mg/mL solution intraperitoneally) approximately 30 min
prior to the first bronchoconstrictor administration. The trachea
is cannulated and the animal ventilated using a constant volume
respiratory pump (Harvard Rodent Ventilator model 683) at a rate of
60 breaths/min and a tidal volume of 5 mL/kg. A jugular vein is
cannulated for the administration of bronchoconstrictor agent or
maintenance anaesthetic (0.1 mL of pentobarbitone solution, 60
mg/mL, as required).
[0322] The animals are then transferred to a Flexivent System
(SCIREQ, Montreal, Canada) in order to measure airway resistance.
The animals are ventilated (quasi-sinusoidal ventilation pattern)
at 60 breaths/min at a tidal volume of 5 mL/kg. A positive end
expiratory pressure of 2-3 cmH.sub.2O is applied. Respiratory
resistance is measured using the Flexivent "snapshot" facility (1
second duration, 1 Hz frequency). Once stable baseline resistance
value has been obtained the animals are given histamine
dihydrochloride or methacholine in ascending doses (histamine; 0.5,
1, 2, 3 and 5 .mu.g/kg, i.v., methacholine; 3, 10 and 30 .mu.g/kg,
i.v.) at approximately 4-minute intervals via the jugular catheter.
After each administration of histamine or methacholine, the peak
resistance value is recorded. Guinea pigs are euthanised with
approximately 1.0 mL pentobarbitone sodium (Euthatal) intravenously
after the completion of the lung function measurements.
[0323] Percentage bronchoprotection produced by a compound is
calculated at each dose of histamine or methacholine as
follows:
% bronchoprotection = % changeR veh - % changeR cmpd % changeR veh
##EQU00001##
[0324] Where % change R.sub.veh is the mean of the maximum
percentage change in airway resistance in the vehicle treated
group.
Example 3
Evaluation of Compounds on Antigen Induced Eosinophilia in
Ovalbumin Sensitised Brown Norway Rats
[0325] On day 0 of the study Brown Norway rats are given a
subcutaneous injection of 500 .mu.g ovalbumin adsorbed onto 100 mg
aluminium hydroxide in 0.4 mL saline in two distinct sites,
approximately 0.2 mL per site. Day 14 and 15 following
sensitisation the rats are challenged with aerosolised ovalbumin
for 15 min. The rats are placed in groups of 10 in an acrylic box
(internal dimensions 320 mm wide.times.320 mm deep.times.195 mm
high, 20 L volume). A volume of 8 mL of 10 mg/mL ovalbumin in 0.9%
saline, or 0.9% saline alone, is placed in each of two jet
nebulizers (Sidestream.RTM., Profile Respiratory Systems Ltd.).
Compressed air at 6 L/min is passed through each nebulizer and the
output of the nebulizers is passed into the box containing the
rats.
[0326] Rats are dosed via the appropriate route with vehicle,
standard compound or test compound at various time points before
and after challenge depending upon the experimental protocol. Rats
are euthanised with 0.5 mL pentobarbitone sodium (Euthatal)
intraperitoneally at various times after challenge. A tracheotomy
is performed and the trachea cannulated. The airway is then lavaged
using 3 mL sterile PBS at room temperature. The PBS is left in the
airway for 10 sec before being removed. The PBS containing cells is
placed into a 15 mL centrifuge tube on ice. This process is
repeated three times. The final volume recovered is recorded. An
aliquot of BAL fluid is removed and counted using a Sysmex (Sysmex
UK, Milton Keynes).
[0327] Cytospin slides are prepared by adding a 100 .mu.L aliquot
of BAL fluid into cytospin funnels in a Shandon Cytospin 3 operated
at 700 rpm for 5 min. Slides are stained on the Hema-Tek-2000
automatic slide stainer, using Wright-Giemsa stain and typically,
200 cells are counted under a microscope. Cells are classified as
eosinophils, neutrophils and mononuclear cells. Mononuclear cells
included monocytes, macrophages and lymphocytes.
Example 4
Evaluation on the Effect of Compound on Lung Function and
BAL-Neutrophilia Following Acute Smoke Exposure in the Mouse
[0328] BALB/c or C57BL6/J mice undergo whole body exposure to main
stream smoke (50 min/12 cigarettes) and fresh air once or twice a
day for 1-9 days. Mice are dosed via the appropriate route with
vehicle, standard compound or test compound at various time points
before and after challenge depending upon the experimental
protocol. On the final day of the experiment, mice are either
killed with euthatal 0.2 mL i.p. and broncho-aveolar lavage fluid
obtained for analysis of white blood cell infiltration (as
described above) or lung function is assessed using a Flexivent
System (SCIREQ, Montreal, Canada). Alternatively lung mechanics are
measured using a forced manoeuvres system (EMMS).
[0329] Mice are anaesthetised with pentobarbitone (1/10 dilution at
a dose volume of 1 mL/kg intraperitoneally). The trachea is
cannulated and the animal transferred to the Flexivent System where
they are ventilated (quasi-sinusoidal ventilation pattern) at a
rate of 150 breath/min and a tidal volume of 10 mL/kg in order to
measure airways resistance. Respiratory resistance is measured
using the Flexivent "snapshot" facility (1 second duration, 1 Hz
frequency). Mice are euthanised with approximately 0.5 mL
pentobarbitone sodium (Euthatal) intravenously after the completion
of the lung function measurements.
Example 5
Inhibition of Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced TNF.alpha.
Production in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
[0330] Human isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)
were pre-incubated with a range of concentrations of the p38
inhibitor compound
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2-(methylamino)etho-
xy]phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrazinyl]-benzamide
(Compound A), alone or in the presence of a range of concentrations
of a second compound with a distinct pharmacological activity for
18 hr at 37.degree. C. After the pre-incubation period, the cells
were then incubated with LPS (1 .mu.g/mL) for 4 hr at 37.degree. C.
to induce TNF.alpha. production. The total assay volume was 200
.mu.L. At the end of the incubation period, 25 .mu.L of the culture
supernatant was analysed to quantify the TNF.alpha. released using
a Flourescence-linked immunosorbance assay (FLISA). Fluorescence
levels were read on an FMAT plate reader. Inhibition curves were
fitted using a 4-parameter logistic equation in a non-linear curve
fitting routine and activity was expressed as pIC.sub.50. In this
series of experiments, the test of Compound A alone gave a
pIC.sub.50 for inhibition of LPS-induced TNF.alpha. production from
human PBMC of 8.1.+-.0.32, n=17
[0331] In the particular series of experiments described below,
compound A was tested in combination with each of the Compounds B
to R described in Table 1. In Table 1 the chemical structure of
each of the exemplified compounds is depicted together with the
chemical name used in the present specification to denote the
compound parent structure.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Compounds Other name or Compound Name /
Parent Structure description A
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2- An inhibitor of
(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]cyclopropyl]amino]- p38 kinase
2-oxo-pyrazin-1-yl]benzamide ##STR00010## B
[2-((R)-cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)- A muscarinic
oxazol-5-ylmethyl]-dimethyl-(3-phenoxy-propyl)- receptor ammonium
bromide (WO2007/017669) antagonist ##STR00011## C
N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-N-(2-{[2-(4-hydroxy-2- A .beta.2-
oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3-benzothiazol-7- adrenoceptor
yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-3-[2-(1- agonist naphthyl)ethoxy]propanamide
dihydrobromide (WO 2008/096111) ##STR00012## D
[(3R)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)quinuclidin-1-ium-3-yl] Aclidinium
2-hydroxy-2,2-bis(2-thienyl)acetate bromide bromide (IUPAC name
(Lexichem)) A muscarinic receptor ##STR00013## antagonist E
5-[(1R)-2-[(5,6-diethylindan-2-yl)amino]-1- Indacaterol
hydroxy-ethyl]-8-hydroxy-1H-quinolin-2-one A .beta.2- maleate
(IUPAC name (Lexichem)) adrenoceptor agonist ##STR00014## F
7-[(1R)-2-({2-[(3-{[2-(2- A .beta.2-
chlorophenyl)ethyl]amino}propyl)thio]ethyl}amino)- adrenoceptor
1-hydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-1,3-benzothiazol- agonist 2(3H)-one
dihydrobromide (WO 2007/027134) ##STR00015## G
4-hydroxy-7-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[2-[3-[[(2- A .beta.2-
methoxyphenyl)methylamino]methyl]phenyl]ethyl- adrenoceptor
amino]ethyl]-3H-1,3-benzothiazol-2-one (IUPAC agonist name
(Lexichem)) ##STR00016## H
N-Cyclohexyl-N.sup.3-[2-(3-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-N-(2- A .beta.2-
{[2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,3- adrenoceptor
benzothiazol-7-yl)ethyl]amino}ethyl)-.beta.- agonist alaninamide
di-D-mandelate (WO 2008/075026) ##STR00017## I
[2-(4-chloro-benzyloxy)-ethyl]-[2-((R)-cyclohexyl- A muscarinic
hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-oxazol-5-ylmethyl]- receptor
dimethyl-ammonium hemi-naphthalene-1,5- antagonist bissulfonate (WO
2008/096149) ##STR00018## J
(R)-1-[2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-ethyl]-3-((S)-2-phenyl- A muscarinic
2-piperidin-1-yl-propionyloxy)-1-azonia- receptor
bicyclo[2.2.2]octane 4-methylbenzenesulfonate antagonist
(WO2008/75005) ##STR00019## K
((R)-3-(1-phenyl-cycloheptanecarbonyloxy)-1- A muscarinic
(pyridin-2-ylcarbamoylmethyl)-1-azonia- receptor
bicyclo[2.2.2]octane bromide (WO 2009/139708) antagonist
##STR00020## L [(3R)-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-ium-3-yl] (2R)-2-
Glycopyrrolate cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl-acetate iodide A
muscarinic (IUPAC name (Lexichem)) receptor antagonist ##STR00021##
M (1R,2R,4S,5S,7S)-7-{[hydroxy(dithiophen-2- Tiotropium
yl)acetyl]oxy}-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9- A muscarinic
azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.0~2,4~]nonane bromide receptor (IUPAC name
(ACD)) antagonist ##STR00022## N
[1-[3-[2-chloro-4-[[[(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-hydroxy- GSK961081
2-oxo-1H-quinolin-5-yl)ethyl]amino]methyl]-5- A combined
methoxy-anilino]-3-oxo-propyl]-4-piperidyl] N-(2- muscarinic
phenylphenyl)carbamate (IUPAC name receptor (Lexichem)) antagonist
.beta.2- adrenoceptor ##STR00023## agonist (MABA) O
5-[2-[(3S)-pyrrolidin-3-yl]oxyphenyl]-2-ureido- An inhibitor of I
thiophene-3-carboxamide (IUPAC name kappaB kinase 2 (Lexichem))
##STR00024## P 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-[(1R,2S)-1-[1-(4- A selective
fluorophenyl)indazol-5-yl]oxy-1-(3- glucocorticoid
methoxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide receptor agonist
(WO2008/076048) ##STR00025## Q
6-Fluoro-N-((1s,4s)-4-(6-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-1-(4'- An inhibitor of
(piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-biphenyl-3-yl)-1,2- type 4 cAMP
dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-3(4H)- phosphodiesteras
yl)cyclohexyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2- c (PDE4) carboxamide
(PCT/GB2008/000061) ##STR00026## R
6-[2-(4-Cyano-phenyl)-2H-pyrazol-3-yl]-5-methyl- An inhibitor of
3-oxo-4-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-3,4-dihydro- neutrophil
pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid ethylamide elastase (WO2007/129963)
##STR00027##
[0332] The pIC.sub.50 and maximal inhibition achieved for
combinations of Compound A with the muscarinic receptor antagonists
Compound B (FIG. 1), Compound D (FIG. 3), Compound I (FIG. 8),
Compound J (FIG. 9), Compound K (FIG. 10), Compound L (FIG. 11) and
Compound M (FIG. 12) are shown in Tables 2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13
respectively.
[0333] The pIC.sub.50 and maximal inhibition achieved for
combinations of Compound A with the .beta..sub.2-adrenoceptor
agonists Compound C (FIG. 2), Compound E (FIG. 4), Compound F (FIG.
5), Compound G (FIG. 6) and Compound H (FIG. 7) are shown in Tables
3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 respectively.
[0334] The pIC.sub.50 and maximal inhibition achieved for
combinations of Compound A with the combined muscarinic receptor
antagonist .beta.2-adrenoceptor agonist Compound N (FIG. 13) is
shown in Table 14.
[0335] The pIC.sub.50 and maximal inhibition achieved for
combinations of Compound A with the IkappaB kinase-2 inhibitor
Compound O (FIG. 14) is shown in Table 15.
[0336] The pIC.sub.50 and maximal inhibition achieved for
combinations of Compound A with the selective glucocorticoid
receptor agonist Compound P (FIG. 15) is shown in Table 16.
[0337] The pIC.sub.50 and maximal inhibition achieved for
combinations of Compound A with the type 4 phosphodiesterase
inhibitor Compound Q (FIG. 16) is shown in Table 17.
[0338] The pIC.sub.50 and maximal inhibition achieved for
combinations of Compound A with the neutrophil elastase inhibitor
Compound R (FIG. 17) is shown in Table 18.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound B on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound B 0 7.7 88 Compound B .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.4 86 Compound B 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 7.1 89 Compound B 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 7.3 88 Compound B 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 7.4 89 Compound B 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 7.7 90
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound C on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound C 0 7.7 88 Compound C .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.4 82 Compound C 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 7.1 85 Compound C 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 7.8 88 Compound C 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 7.6 91 Compound C 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 7.8 91
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound D on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound D 0 7.7 88 Compound D .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.7 89 Compound D 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 7.6 85 Compound D 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.2 85 Compound D 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 7.8 87 Compound D 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 8.0 87
TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound E on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound E 0 7.7 88 Compound E .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.8 89 Compound E 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 7.9 92 Compound E 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.2 92 Compound E 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.2 92 Compound E 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 8.3 94
TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound F on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound F 0 8.5 93 Compound F .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
8.4 91 Compound F 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 9.0 97 Compound F 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 9.0 98 Compound F 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 9.2 100 Compound F
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 8.7 98
TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 7 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound G on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound G 0 8.5 93 Compound G .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
8.3 94 Compound G 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.8 92 Compound G 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 9.0 95 Compound G 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 9.0 97 Compound G 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 9.0 98
TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 8 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound H on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound H 0 8.0 99 Compound H .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
8.0 99 Compound H 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.1 103 Compound H 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.4 100 Compound H 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.7 101 Compound H
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 8.4 101
TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 9 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound I on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound I 0 8.0 96 Compound I .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.8 96 Compound I 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.1 99 Compound I 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.0 100 Compound I 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.3 104 Compound I
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 8.5 103
TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 10 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound J on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound J 0 7.9 92 Compound J .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.7 97 Compound J 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 7.8 102 Compound J 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.0 94 Compound J 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.1 99 Compound J 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 7.9 97
TABLE-US-00011 TABLE 11 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound K on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound K 0 7.8 93 Compound K .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.7 95 Compound K 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 7.4 99 Compound K 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 7.9 95 Compound K 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.1 103 Compound K
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 8.0 101
TABLE-US-00012 TABLE 12 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound L on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound L 0 7.9 94 Compound L .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.9 98 Compound L 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 7.8 100 Compound L 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 7.9 91 Compound L 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 7.9 99 Compound L 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 7.8 95
TABLE-US-00013 TABLE 13 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound M on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound M 0 7.9 94 Compound M .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.8 95 Compound M 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.2 91 Compound M 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.0 97 Compound M 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.2 95 Compound M 1
.times. 10.sup.-6 7.9 96
TABLE-US-00014 TABLE 14 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound N on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound N 0 8.6 96 Compound N .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
8.5 100 Compound N 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.7 100 Compound N 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.8 101 Compound N 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.8 102 Compound N
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 8.4 102
TABLE-US-00015 TABLE 15 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound O on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound O 0 8.4 97 Compound O .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
8.1 103 Compound O 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.4 99 Compound O 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.2 100 Compound O 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.0 104 Compound O
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 -- 105
TABLE-US-00016 TABLE 16 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound P on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound P 0 8.3 97 Compound P .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
8.6 102 Compound P 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 9.0 103 Compound P 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.8 103 Compound P 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 9.0 102 Compound P
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 8.7 100
TABLE-US-00017 TABLE 17 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound Q on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound Q 0 8.3 97 Compound Q .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
8.0 99 Compound Q 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.6 101 Compound Q 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.4 101 Compound Q 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 8.6 102 Compound Q
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 8.5 103
TABLE-US-00018 TABLE 18 Effect of the combination of Compound A and
Compound R on LPS stimulated TNF.alpha. production from human PBMC
pIC.sub.50 % Inhibition @ Compound Concentration (M) Compound A
1000 nM Compound R 0 8.3 97 Compound R .sup. 1 .times. 10.sup.-10
7.9 98 Compound R 1 .times. 10.sup.-9 8.1 100 Compound R 1 .times.
10.sup.-8 8.0 98 Compound R 1 .times. 10.sup.-7 7.8 101 Compound R
1 .times. 10.sup.-6 7.4 101
Example 6
Evaluation of Bronchodilator Activity in the Guinea-Pig Isolated
Tracheal Ring Preparation
[0339] Guinea-pigs (300-600 g) were killed by cervical dislocation
and the trachea removed. After clearing the adherent connective
tissue, the trachea was cut into segments (2-3 cartilage rings in
width) and suspended in 10 ml organ baths containing modified
Krebs' solution (mM; NaCl, 90; NaHCO.sub.3, 45; KCl, 5;
MgSO.sub.4.7H.sub.2O, 0.5; Na.sub.2HPO.sub.4.2H.sub.2O, 1;
CaCl.sub.2, 2.25; glucose, 10; pH 7.4, gassed with 5% CO.sub.2, 95%
O.sub.2 at 37.degree. C.). The tracheal rings were attached to an
isometric force transducer for the measurement of isometric
tension. The tissues were washed and a force of 1 g was applied to
each tissue. Protocol A: The rings were pre-contracted with
methacholine (1 .mu.M) and a cumulative (0.3 nM-3 .mu.M)
isoprenaline concentration effect curve constructed. The rings were
washed and either Compound A (4 nM) or vehicle was added. The rings
were then contracted with a second concentration of methacholine (1
.mu.M). Once the contraction had reached a plateau cumulative
concentration response curves to Compound C (0.1 nM-1 .mu.M),
Compound E (1 nM-1 .mu.M) or Compound H (0.1 nM-1 .mu.M) were
constructed. Data were collected using the ADInstruments chart4
software, the maximum tension generated at each concentration of
agonist was recorded and the response expressed as percentage
relaxation (mean.+-.s.e.mean). The data was fitted to a four
parameter logistic and a potency value (pEC.sub.50) generated
(expressed as mean.+-.s.e.mean).
[0340] Protocol B: A cumulative concentration effect curve to
methacholine (3 nM-30 .mu.M) was constructed and then the tissue
was washed. Vehicle, Compound D (3 nM), Compound J (3 nM), Compound
K (2 nM), or Compound M (1 nM), alone or in combination with 4 nM
Compound A, were added to the tissue and allowed to equilibrate for
1 hr. A second extended cumulative concentration response curve to
methacholine was constructed (3 nM-1 mM). Data were collected using
the ADInstruments chart4 software, the maximum tension generated at
each concentration of agonist was recorded and the results were
expressed as percentage of the maximum response measured in the
first curve. Then, pEC.sub.50 values were calculated from the first
(untreated) and second (compound treated) methacholine
concentration response curves and an apparent pA.sub.2 value, was
calculated assuming a Schild plot slope of 1 (expressed as
mean.+-.s.e.mean).
[0341] The compounds tested are denoted by the letters used in
Table 1 of Example 5 (e.g.
N-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-4-methyl-5-[3-[[1-[2-[2(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-
cyclopropyl]amino]-2-oxo-pyrazin-1-yl]benzamide is Compound A)
[0342] Assessment of the combination of Compound C and Compound A:
The pEC.sub.50 value to Compound C was 8.0.+-.0.05, the pEC.sub.50
value of Compound C in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) was
8.0.+-.0.07 (n=4; Table 18, FIG. 104).
[0343] Assessment of the combination of Compound E and Compound A:
The pEC.sub.50 value to Compound E was 7.8.+-.0.08, the pEC.sub.50
value of Compound E in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) was
7.7.+-.0.10 (n=4; Table 18, FIG. 105).
[0344] Assessment of the combination of Compound H and Compound A:
The pEC.sub.50 value to Compound H was 9.2.+-.0.03, the pEC.sub.50
value of Compound H in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) was
9.2.+-.0.10 (n=4; Table 18, FIG. 106).
[0345] Assessment of the combination of Compound D and Compound A:
The pA.sub.2 value of Compound D was 10.7.+-.0.09, the pA.sub.2
value of Compound D in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) was
10.5.+-.0.07 (n=4; Table 19, FIG. 107).
[0346] Assessment of the combination of Compound J and Compound A:
The pA.sub.2 value of Compound J was 9.9.+-.0.12, the pA.sub.2
value of Compound J in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) was
10.1.+-.0.10 (n=4; Table 19, FIG. 108).
[0347] Assessment of the combination of Compound K and Compound A:
The pA.sub.2 value of Compound K was 9.9.+-.0.10, the pA.sub.2
value of Compound Kin the presence of Compound A (4 nM) was
9.9.+-.0.15 (n=4; Table 19, FIG. 109).
[0348] Assessment of the combination of Compound M and Compound A:
The pA.sub.2 value of Compound M was 11.9.+-.0.04, the pA.sub.2
value of Compound M in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) was
12.0.+-.0.08 (n=4; Table 19, FIG. 110).
TABLE-US-00019 TABLE 18 Potency (pEC.sub.50) values for Compounds
C, E and H alone and in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) in guinea
pig trachea in vitro. pEC.sub.50 in the presence of Compound
pEC.sub.50 value Compound A n C 8.0 .+-. 0.05 8.0 .+-. 0.07 4 E 7.8
.+-. 0.08 7.7 .+-. 0.10 4 H 9.2 .+-. 0.03 9.2 .+-. 0.10 4
.sub.PEC.sub.50 values expressed as mean .+-. s.e. mean
TABLE-US-00020 TABLE 19 Apparent pA2 values for Compounds D, J, K
and M alone and in the presence of Compound A (4 nM) in guinea pig
trachea in vitro. pA.sub.2 in thepresence of Compound pA.sub.2
value Compound A n D 10.7 .+-. 0.09 10.5 .+-. 0.07 4 J 9.9 .+-.
0.12 10.1 .+-. 0.10 4 K 9.9 .+-. 0.10 9.9 .+-. 0.15 4 M 11.9 .+-.
0.04 12.0 .+-. 0.08 4 .sub.PA.sub.2 values expressed as mean .+-.
s.e. mean
Example 7
Inhibition of Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced TNF.alpha. and IL-6
Production of Alveolar Macrophages from COPD Patients
Bronchoscopy
[0349] Bronchoscopies were performed after the patients had been
sedated. The bronchoscope was wedged peripherally and 0.9% (wt/vol)
warmed normal saline instilled into the bronchial tree. Retrieved
broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid was kept on ice until cell
isolation.
Isolation of Alveolar Macrophages
[0350] BAL fluid was filtered (100 .mu.m filter) and centrifuged
(400 g for 10 min) to collect total BAL cells. These cells were
re-suspended in RPMI (Sigma-Aldrich, Poole, England) supplemented
with 10% (v/v) foetal calf serum (Invitrogen, Paisley, Scotland), 2
mM L-glutamine (Invitrogen), 100 U/mL penicillin, 100 .mu.g/mL
streptomycin (Sigma-Aldrich) and 0.25 .mu.g/mL amphoteracin B
(Sigma-Aldrich). Viable cell count was assessed by Trypan Blue
exclusion and then the suspension volume adjusted to yield a cell
density of 1.times.10.sup.6/mL. A 0.1 mL portion of this suspension
was seeded into individual wells of 96-well culture plates, which
were incubated for 2 hr in a humidified 5% CO.sub.2 atmosphere at
37.degree. C. Alveolar macrophages were isolated as the adherent
cells, following a wash with pre-warmed, supplemented RPMI media to
remove non-adherent cells. Culture plates containing adherent cells
were left overnight in a standard incubator with humidified 5%
CO.sub.2 atmosphere at 37.degree. C.
Assay of Compound Effect on Mediator Production by LPS-Stimulated
Alveolar Macrophages
[0351] After replacement of the supplemented RPMI, alveolar
macrophages were pre-incubated for 2 hr with a range of
concentrations of the p38 kinase inhibitor, Compound A, either
alone or in the presence of a range of concentrations of the
corticosteroid, Dexamethasone. The alveolar macrophages were then
incubated for 24 hr with LPS (1 .mu.g/mL), with some wells to
define baseline production not receiving LPS. Culture plates were
then briefly centrifuged (10 min at 400 g) and the culture
supernatant collected for analysis by ELISA (R&D Systems) to
quantify the amount of released TNF.alpha. and IL-6. All cell
incubations were performed in a standard incubator with humidified
5% CO.sub.2 atmosphere at 37.degree. C.
[0352] The data for each donor were transformed to represent the
percentage of mediator production in the absence of both Compound A
and Dexamethasone, without subtraction of background production.
The mean values and standard deviation of percentage inhibition for
all donors was then used for combination analyses.
Data Analysis
[0353] Combination and Benefit indices were calculated by fitting
the inhibition data to a model that is an extension of Berenbaum's
combination index (Isobolographic, algebraic, and search methods in
the analysis of multiagent synergy. Berenbaum M. C. J Amer Coll
Toxicol 7:927-938, 1988), allowing for the calculation of a single
combination index over a set of combination doses, as described
(Using R For Flexible Modeling Of Pre-Clinical Combination Studies,
Harbron, C. USER2009). Calculations were carried out by using the
nls( ) curve-fitting function in the R statistical programming
language, with normal approximations on the log-scale to generate
confidence intervals and significance levels for the combination
indices. Combination indices significantly lower than one are
termed synergistic. The Benefit Index was calculated in the same
manner as the combination index, but assuming that Compound A had
no effect as a monotherapy. A value of the benefit index
significantly lower than one represents a benefit of the
combination over the monotherapy.
[0354] Inhibition data for production of TNF.alpha. and IL-6 are
shown in FIG. 111, representing the averaged results with alveolar
macrophages from either 3 (IL-6) or 4 (TNF.alpha.) donors. The
calculated Combination and Benefit indices for each mediator are
shown in Table 20.
TABLE-US-00021 TABLE 20 Combination and Benefit Indices (t) for
Interaction of Compound A and Dexamethasone to inhibit
LPS-stimulated IL-6 and TNF.alpha. from COPD Alveolar Macrophages
Lower Upper Confidence Confidence p- .tau. Interval Interval Value*
IL-6 Combination 0.296 0.0747 1.17 0.086 Index Benefit Index 0.057
0.0045 0.74 0.030 TNF.alpha. Combination 0.457 0.1981 1.05 0.069
Index Benefit Index 0.012 0.0011 0.15 0.0006 *Significance of value
of .tau. different from 1.
* * * * *