Inhalation by Design: Novel Ultra-Long-Acting β<sub>2</sub>-Adrenoreceptor Agonists for Inhaled Once-Daily Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease That Utilize a Sulfonamide Agonist Headgroup
作者:Paul A. Glossop、Charlotte A. L. Lane、David A. Price、Mark E. Bunnage、Russell A. Lewthwaite、Kim James、Alan D. Brown、Michael Yeadon、Christelle Perros-Huguet、Michael A. Trevethick、Nicholas P. Clarke、Robert Webster、Rhys M. Jones、Jane L. Burrows、Neil Feeder、Stefan C. J. Taylor、Fiona J. Spence
DOI:10.1021/jm1005989
日期:2010.9.23
A novel series of potent and selective sulfonamide derived beta(2)-adrenoreceptor agonists are described that exhibit potential as inhaled ultra-long-acting bronchodilators for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Analogues from this series mediate very long-lasting smooth muscle relaxation in guinea pig tracheal strips. The sulfonamide agonist headgroup confers high levels of intrinsic crystallinity that could relate to the acidic sulfonamide motif supporting a zwitterionic form in the solid state. Optimization of pharmacokinetic properties was achieved through targeted introduction of a phenolic moiety to support rapid phase II clearance, thereby minimizing systemic exposure following inhalation and reducing systemically mediated adverse events. Compound 38 (PF-610355) is identified as a clinical candidate from this series, with in vivo duration of action studies confirming, its potential for once-daily use in humans. Compound 38 is currently in advanced phase II clinical studies.