Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 8-Oxoadenine Derivatives as Toll-like Receptor 7 Agonists Introducing the Antedrug Concept
摘要:
Systemic administration of a Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonist is effective to in suppressing Th2 derived inflammation, however systemic induction of various cytokines such as IL-6, IL-12, and type I interferon (IFN) is observed. This cytokine induction would be expected to cause flu-like symptoms. We have previously reported adenine compounds (3, 4) as interferon inducing agents acting as TLR7 agonists. To identify potent anti-inflammatory compounds without systemic side effects, a labile carboxylic ester as an antedrug functionality onto the N(9)-benzyl group of the adenine was introduced. We found that 9e was a potent TLR7 agonist (EC(50) 50 nM) and rapidly metabolized by human plasma (T(1/2)2.6 min) to the pharmacologically much less active carboxylic acid 16. Intratracheal administration of 9e effectively inhibited allergen-induced airway inflammation without inducing cytokines systemically. Therefore, the TLR7 agonist with antedrug characteristics 9e (SM-324405) is a novel candidate for immunotherapy of allergic diseases.
A drug for topically administration which is effective as an antiallergic agent. The drug for topically administration contains as an active ingredient an adenine compound represented by the general formula (1):
[wherein ring A represents a 6 to 10 membered, mono or bicyclic, aromatic hydrocarbon or a 5 to 10 membered, mono or bicyclic, aromatic heterocycle containing one to three heteroatoms selected among 0 to 2 nitrogen atoms, 0 or 1 oxygen atom, and 0 or 1 sulfur atom; n is an integer of 0 to 2; m is an integer of 0 to 2; R represents halogeno, (un)substituted alkyl, etc.; X
1
represents oxygen, sulfur, NR
1
(R
1
represents hydrogen or alkyl), or a single bond; Y
1
represents a single bond, alkylene, etc.; Y
2
represents a single bond, alkylene, etc.; Z represents alkylene; and at least one of Q
1
and Q
2
represents —COOR
10
(wherein R
10
represents (un)substituted alkyl, etc.), etc.] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound.
An antiallergic agent for topical administration containing an adenine compound of general formula (1):
[wherein ring A represents a 6 to 10 membered, mono or bicyclic, aromatic hydrocarbon or a 5 to 10 membered, mono or bicyclic, aromatic heterocycle containing one to three heteroatoms selected among 0 to 2 nitrogen atoms, 0 or 1 oxygen atom, and 0 or 1 sulfur atom; n is an integer of 0 to 2; m is an integer of 0 to 2; R represents halogeno, (un)substituted alkyl, etc.; X
1
represents oxygen, sulfur, NR
1
(R
1
represents hydrogen or alkyl), or a single bond; Y
1
represents a single bond, alkylene, etc.; Y
2
represents a single bond, alkylene, etc.; Z represents alkylene; and at least one of Q
1
and Q
2
represents —COOR
10
(wherein R
10
represents (un)substituted alkyl, etc.), etc.] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound.