Patent Application: US-201414770476-A

Abstract:
the present invention discloses pyridoindolobenzazepines compositions of formula 1 , wherein y is a single bond or a double bond . a and b are independently — n —; and ‘ n ’ varies from 0 to 3 . r 1 to r 10 are various electron donating , electron withdrawing , hydrophilic , or lipophilic groups selected to optimize the physicochemical and biological properties of compounds of formula i .

Description:
the present invention relates to pentacyclic compounds of formula i , wherein a and b are independently —( ch 2 ) n —, and subscript ‘ n ’ varies from 0 to 3 ; r 1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , c 1 - c 10 hydroxyalkyl , c 5 - c 10 aryl unsubstituted or substituted with electron donating groups ( edg ) or electron withdrawing groups ( ewg ), c 1 - c 15 aroylalkyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxycarbonylalkyl , c 1 - c 10 carbamoylalkyl , and c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg ; r 2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , c 5 - c 10 aryl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg , and c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg ; r 3 to r 10 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , hydroxyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxyl , — nr 11 r 12 , c 1 - c 10 hydroxyalkyl , halogen , trihaloalkyl , cyano , carboxyl , c 1 - c 10 acyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxyalkyl ; c 1 - c 10 alkoxycarbonyl , c 5 - c 10 aryl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg , and c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg ; r 11 and r 12 are independently hydrogen or c 1 - c 10 alkyl , and may optionally be tethered together from a heterocylic ring . the phrase , ‘ electron donating group ( edg )’ and ‘ electron withdrawing group ( ewg )’ are well understood in the art . edg comprises alkyl , hydroxyl , alkoxyl , amino , acyloxy , acylamino , mercapto , alkylthio , and the like . ewg comprises halogen , acyl , nitro , cyano , carboxyl , alkoxycarbonyl , and the like . the first embodiment of the present invention is represented by formula i , wherein , a and b are —( ch 2 ) n —, and ‘ n ’ varies from 0 to 3 ; r 1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , c 1 - c 10 hydroxyalkyl , c 5 - c 10 aryl unsubstituted or substituted with electron donating or electron withdrawing groups , c 1 - c 15 aroylalkyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxycarbonylalkyl , c 1 - c 10 carbamoylalkyl , and c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg ; r 2 to r 10 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , hydroxyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxyl , nr 11 r 12 , c 1 - c 10 hydroxyalkyl , halogen , trihaloalkyl , cyano , carboxyl , c 1 - c 10 acyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxyalkyl ; c 1 - c 10 alkoxycarbonyl ; c 5 - c 10 aryl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg , and c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg ; and r 11 and r 12 are independently hydrogen or c 1 - c 10 alkyl . r 1 is hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl ; c 1 - c 15 aroylalkyl , c 1 - c 10 carbamoylalkyl ; and each of r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 , r 6 , r 7 , r 8 , r 9 , and r 10 is hydrogen . the third embodiment of the present invention is represented by formula i , wherein , a and b are ( ch 2 ), and ‘ n ’ varies from 0 to 3 ; r 1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , c 1 - c 10 hydroxyalkyl , c 5 - c 10 aryl unsubstituted or substituted with electron donating or electron withdrawing groups , c 1 - c 15 aroylalkyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxycarbonylalkyl , c 1 - c 10 carbamoylalkyl , and c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg ; r 2 to r 10 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , hydroxyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxyl , nr 11 r 12 , c 1 - c 10 hydroxyalkyl , halogen , trihaloalkyl , cyano , carboxyl , c 1 - c 10 acyl , c 1 - c 10 alkoxyalkyl ; c 1 - c 10 alkoxycarbonyl ; c 5 - c 10 aryl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg , and c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted with edg or ewg ; and r 11 and r 12 are independently hydrogen or c 1 - c 10 alkyl . r 1 is hydrogen , c 1 - c 10 alkyl , c 5 - c 10 arylalkyl ; or c 1 - c 15 aroylalkyl ; and each of r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 , r 6 , r 7 , r 8 , r 9 , and r 10 is hydrogen . the compounds belonging to formula i can be synthesized by the well - known fisher indole synthesis starting from the tricyclic dibenzazepinones ( 7 ) [ 17 ] as outlined in fig2 . stereospecific reduction of the double bond in b | c ring junction such as in 10 can be accomplished by nabh 3 cn / tfa or with bh 3 to give the cis - and trans - reduced compounds 11 a , b and 12 a , b respectively . compounds of the present invention may exist as a single stereoisomer or as mixture of enantiomers and diastereomers whenever chiral centers are present . individual enantiomers can be isolated by resolution methods or by chromatography using chiral columns , and the diastereomers can be separated by standard purification methods such as fractional crystallization or chromatography . as is well known in the pharmaceutical industry , the compounds of the present invention represented by formula i , commonly referred to as ‘ active pharmaceutical ingredient ( api )’ or ‘ drug substance ’, can be prepared as a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation . in particular , the drug substance can be formulated as a salt , ester , or other derivative , and can be formulated with pharmaceutically acceptable buffers , diluents , carriers , adjuvants , preservatives , and excipients . the phrase “ pharmaceutically acceptable ” means those formulations which are , within the scope of sound medical judgment , suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and animals without undue toxicity , irritation , allergic response and the like , and are commensurate with a reasonable benefit / risk ratio . pharmaceutically acceptable salts include , but are not limited to acetate , adipate , citrate , tartarate , benzoate , phosphate , glutamate , gluconate , fumarate , maleate , succinate , oxalate , chloride , bromide , hydrochloride , sodium , potassium , calcium , magnesium , ammonium , and the like . the formulation technology for manufacture of the drug product is well - known in the art , and are described in “ remington , the science and practice of pharmacy ” [ 18 ], incorporated herein by reference in its entirety . the final formulated product , commonly referred to as ‘ drug product ,’ may be administered enterally , parenterally , or topically . enteral route includes oral , rectal , topical , buccal , ophthalmic , and vaginal administration . parenteral route includes intravenous , intramuscular , intraperitoneal , intrasternal , and subcutaneous injection or infusion . the drug product may be delivered in solid , liquid , or vapor forms , or can be delivered through a catheter for local delivery at a target . also , it may be administered alone or in combination with other drugs if medically necessary . formulations for oral administration include capsules ( soft or hard ), tablets , pills , powders , and granules . such formulations may comprise the api along with at least one inert , pharmaceutically acceptable ingredients selected from the following : ( a ) buffering agents such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate ; ( b ) fillers or extenders such as starches , lactose , sucrose , glucose , mannitol , and silicic acid ; ( c ) binders such as carboxymethylcellulose , alginates , gelatin , polyvinylpyrrolidone , sucrose and acacia ; ( d ) humectants such as glycerol ; ( e ) disintegrating agents such as agar - agar , calcium carbonate , potato or tapioca starch , alginic acid , certain silicates and sodium carbonate ; ( f ) solution retarding agents such as paraffin ; ( g ) absorption accelerators such as quaternary ammonium compounds ; ( h ) wetting agents such as cetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate ; ( i ) absorbents such as kaolin and bentonite clay and ( j ) lubricants such as talc , calcium stearate , magnesium stearate , solid polyethylene glycols , sodium lauryl sulfate . and mixtures thereof ; ( k ) coatings and shells such as enteric coatings , flavoring agents , and the like . liquid dosage forms for oral administration include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions , solutions , suspensions , syrups and elixirs . in addition to the api , the liquid dosage forms may contain inert diluents , solubilizing agents , wetting agents , emulsifying and suspending agents , sweetening , flavoring , and perfuming agents used in the art . compositions suitable for parenteral injection may comprise physiologically acceptable , sterile aqueous or nonaqueous isotonic solutions , dispersions , suspensions or emulsions , and sterile powders for reconstitution into sterile injectable solutions or dispersions . the compositions may also optionally contain adjuvants such as preserving ; wetting ; emulsifying ; dispensing , and antimicrobial agents . examples of suitable carriers , diluents , solvents , vehicles , or adjuvants include , but are not limited to water ; ethanol ; polyols such as propyleneglycol , polyethyleneglycol , glycerol , and the like ; vegetable oils such as cottonseed , groundnut , corn , germ , olive , castor and sesame oils , and the like ; organic esters such as ethyl oleate and the like ; phenol , parabens , sorbic acid , and the like . injectable formulations may also be suspensions that contain suspending agents such as ethoxylated isostearyl alcohols , polyoxyethylene sorbitol and sorbitan esters , microcrystalline cellulose , aluminum metahydroxide , bentonite , agar - agar and tragacanth , or mixtures of these substances , and the like . prolonged absorption of the injectable pharmaceutical form can be brought about by the use of agents delaying absorption , for example , aluminum monostearate and gelatin . proper fluidity can be maintained , for example , by the use of coating materials such as lecithin , by the maintenance of the required particle size in the case of dispersions , and by the use of surfactants . in some cases , in order to prolong the effect of the drug , it is desirable to slow the absorption of the drug from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection . this can be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension . alternatively , delayed absorption of a parenterally administered drug form is accomplished by dissolving or suspending the drug in an oil vehicle . injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsulated matrices of the drug in biodegradable polymers . depending upon the ratio of drug to polymer and the nature of the particular polymer employed , these compositions release the active ingredient ( s ) only , or preferentially , in a certain part of the intestinal tract , optionally , in a delayed manner . thus , the rate of drug release and the site of delivery can be controlled . examples of embedding compositions include , but are not limited to polylactide - polyglycolide poly ( orthoesters ), and poly ( anhydrides ), and waxes . the technology pertaining to controlled release formulations are described in “ design of controlled release drug delivery systems ,” [ 19 ] incorporated herein by reference in its entirety . formulations for topical administration include powders , sprays , ointments and inhalants . these formulations include the api along with suitable non - irritating excipients or carriers such as cocoa butter , polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solid at room temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active compound . compounds of the present invention can also be administered in the form of liposomes . any non - toxic , physiologically acceptable and metabolizable lipid capable of forming liposomes can be used . the present compositions in liposome form can contain , in addition to a compound of the present invention , stabilizers , preservatives , excipients and the like . the preferred lipids are natural and synthetic phospholipids and phosphatidyl cholines ( lecithins ) used separately or together . methods to form liposomes are known in the art and are described in “ liposomes ,” [ 20 ], which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety . the compounds of the present invention can also be administered to a patient in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable ‘ prodrugs .’ prodrugs are generally used to enhance the bioavailability , solubility , in vivo stability , or any combination thereof of the api . they are typically prepared by linking the api covalently to a biodegradable functional group such as a phosphate that will be cleaved enzymatically or hydrolytically in blood , stomach , or gi tract to release the api . a detailed discussion of the prodrug technology is described in “ prodrugs : design and clinical applications ,” [ 21 ] incorporated herein by reference . the dosage levels of api in the drug product can be varied so as to achieve the desired therapeutic response for a particular patient . the phrase “ therapeutically effective amount ” of the compound of the invention means a sufficient amount of the compound to treat disorders , at a reasonable benefit / risk ratio applicable to any medical treatment . it will be understood , however , that the total daily usage of the compounds and compositions of the present invention will be decided by the attending physician within the scope of sound medical judgment . the specific therapeutically effective dose level for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors including the disorder being treated , the severity of the disorder ; activity of the specific compound employed ; the specific composition employed , age , body weight , general health , sex , diet of the patient ; the time of administration , route of administration , and rate of excretion of the specific compound employed , and the duration of the treatment . the total daily dose of the compounds of this invention administered may range from about 0 . 0001 to about 1000 mg / kg / day . for purposes of oral administration , more preferable doses can be in the range from about 0 . 001 to about 5 mg / kg / day . if desired , the effective daily dose can be divided into multiple doses for optimal therapeutic effect . the following examples illustrate specific embodiments and utilities of the invention , and are not meant to limit the invention . as would be apparent to skilled artisans , various modifications in the composition , operation , and method are possible , and are contemplated herein without departing from the concept and scope of the invention as defined in the claims . step 1 . dibenzo [ b , d ] azepine ( 2 . 34 g , 12 mmol ) in methanol ( 25 ml ), and acetic acid ( 10 ml ) was gently stirred and heated to dissolved all the solids . thereafter , the solution was cooled to ambient temperature and treated with a concentrated , aqueous solution of nano 2 ( 1 . 38 g , 20 mmol ) in water ( 5 ml ) added dropwise over a period of 5 minutes . the reaction was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 hours and treated with water ( 20 ml ). the solid was collected by filtration , washed with water , and dried to give 2 . 4 g ( 89 %) of the n - nitroso compound . the material was used as such for the next step . step 2 . a mixture of nitroso compound from step 1 ( 448 mg , 2 . 0 mmol ) and n - methyl - 4 - piperidone hydrochloride ( 369 mg , 2 . 4 mmol ) in ethanol ( 4 . 5 ml ) and acetic acid ( 1 . 5 ml ) at ambient temperature was heated to about 60 ° c . thereafter , zinc dust ( 520 mg , 8 . 0 mmol ) was added in three equal portions allowing 5 - 10 minutes between the additions . the reaction was then stirred at 55 - 60 ° c . for 3 hours . the reaction mixture was cooled to about 0 - 5 ° c ., diluted and carefully treated with 10 % naoh ( 4 ml ). the reaction mixture was extracted with dichloromethane ( 3 × 30 ml ). the combined organic layers were washed with brine , dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate , filtered , and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo . the crude material was purified by flash chromatography ( silica gel , gradient elution , 0 - 10 % methanol / chloroform over 90 minutes ) to furnish 130 mg ( 36 %) of the hydrazone . step 3 . a mixture of the hydrazone from step 2 ( 200 mg , 0 . 66 mmol ) in toluene ( 2 ml ), was treated with 1 m hcl in diethyl ether ( 1 . 0 ml , 1 . 0 mmol ), glacial acetic acid ( 0 . 5 ml ), and p - toluenesulfonic acid ( 150 mg , 1 . 6 mmol ). the mixture was heated under reflux for 1 . 5 hours . the reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature , treated with 10 % naoh ( 5 ml ), and extracted with ethyl acetate ( 3 × 30 ml ). the combined organic layers were washed with brine , dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate , filtered , and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo . the crude material was purified by column chromatography using basic alumina ( 20 g ). elution with ethyl acetate / hexanes gave 164 mg ( 86 %) of the desired product 13 . hrms ( esi ): m / z calcd . for c 20 h 21 n 2 ( m + h ) + 289 . 1699 . found , 289 . 1697 . a stirred cold solution of compound 13 from example 1 ( 2 mmol ) in trifluoroacetic acid ( 6 . 5 ml ) at − 5 ° c ., is carefully treated with solid sodium cyanoborohydride ( 0 . 125 g , 2 . 4 mmol ). the reaction mixture is then stirred at ambient temperature for 3 h , treated with 6n hcl solution , and heated under reflux for 30 minutes . the solution is cooled to ambient temperature , and excess trifluoroacetic acid is removed in vacuo . the residue is rendered alkaline with 25 % naoh solution ( 12 ml ), and the product extracted with chloroform . the combined organic layers are washed with water and brine , and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate , filtered , and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo . the crude compound is purified by flash column chromatography or by recrystallization . if necessary , the enantiomers , 14 a and 14 b , can be separated by methods well - known the art ( e . g . chiral column chromatography ). the compound 13 from example 1 ( 1 mmol ) is treated with borane - thf ( 10 ml , 1 . 0 m ) at ambient temperature , and the mixture is heated under reflux for 1 hour by which time the reaction mixture becomes clear . after cooling to ambient temperature , the solution is treated with water to quench excess reagent borane reagent . the solvents are removed under reduced pressure , and the residue is treated with conc . hcl ( 7 ml ). the mixture is heated at reflux for 3 hours and evaporated to dryness in vacuo , and treated with 10 % naoh solution ( 10 ml ). the product is then extracted with etoac , washed with water and brine , dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate , filtered , and the filtrate evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure . the crude product is purified by flash chromatography or recrystallization . if necessary , the enantiomers , 15 a and 15 b , can be separated by methods well - known the art ( e . g . chiral column chromatography ). in vitro receptor binding studies of compounds 6 a and 13 the receptor binding data of the prior art compound 6 a and the compound of the present invention 13 are given in table 1 . as can be clearly noted , the receptor binding profiles are quite different . substantial differences in binding to serotonin , α - adrenergic , histamine , and sigma receptors were observed upon changes in the position of the e - ring phenyl group . most noteworthy is the fact that compound 13 does not bind to any of the dopamine or opioid receptors . compound 6 a displays strong binding to 5 - ht 1 , 5 - ht 2a , 5 - ht 2b , 5 - ht 2 c , h 1 , and h 2 , and moderate binding to 5 - ht 6 , ht 7 , α 2a , α 2b , and α 2c ; and 13 displays moderate binding to 5 - ht 2a , 5 - ht 2b , ht 7 , α 1a , α 1d , α 2a , α 2c , σ 1 , and σ 2 . compound 6 a does not bind to sigma receptors , whereas 13 binds moderately to these receptors . in vivo evaluation of compound 13 ( ddd - 028 ) in cci neuropathic pain model in mice via oral and intrathecal administration of the drug ddd - 028 was evaluated in chronic constriction injury ( cci ) model of neuropathic pain in mice as described by bennett et al . [ 22 ], which is incorporated herein in its entirety . two male cdi mice ( weighing 25 - 30 g at the time of surgery ) were used in this study . the hydrochloride salt of ddd - 028 was dissolved in distilled water at 0 . 15 mg / ml and was administered to the mice to the final dose of 1 . 0 mg / kg ( 3 . 5 gmol / kg ) for oral administration ( via gavage ) or 0 . 3 mg / kg ( 1 . 2 gmol / kg ) for intrathecal administration ( injection ) at peak mechano - allodynia . baseline pwt measurements ( pre - surgery ) of the left - hind paw of each animal were taken prior to sciatic nerve ligation . the mice were then anesthetized with 3 % isoflurane / 100 % o 2 inhalation , and maintained on 2 % isoflurane / 100 % o 2 for the duration of surgery . the left thigh was shaved , scrubbed with nolvasan , and a small incision ( 1 - 1 . 5 cm in length ) was made in the middle of the lateral aspect of the left thigh to expose the sciatic nerve . the nerve was loosely ligated around the entire circumference of the nerve at three distinct sites ( spaced 1 mm apart ) using silk sutures . the surgical site was closed with a single muscle suture and a skin clip . peak mechano - allodynia generally develops 7 following surgery . after 7 days post - surgery , paw withdrawal threshold ( pwt , g ) measurements were taken for each animal to determine the extent of mechanical allodynia . pwt &# 39 ; s were measured at 15 min , 30 min , 60 min , 120 min , and 180 min following administration of the drugs or vehicle . no adverse effects were evident in the animals treated with the vehicle or ddd - 028 . animals treated with pregabalin exhibited mild sedation 1 - 3 hours post - administration . results : ddd - 028 completely and rapidly reversed mechano - allodynia , with maximal effect within 30 minutes ( fig3 and 4 ). ddd - 028 had no effect on pwt in contralateral paws . no observable side effects ( i . e . lethargy ) were noted with ddd - 028 . in vivo evaluation of compound 13 ( ddd - 028 ) in snl neuropathic pain model in rats via oral administration of the drug ddd - 028 was evaluated in spinal nerve ligation ( snl ) model of neuropathic pain in rats as described by kim et al . [ 23 ], which is incorporated herein in its entirety . ddd - 028 was prepared as a suspension ( 1 . 0 mg / ml ) in 5 % peg / 5 % tween - 80 / 90 % saline ; and pregabalin ( reference compound , positive control ) was prepared as a solution in normal saline ( 7 . 9 mg / ml ). both compounds were administered to the animals via oral gavage to a final dose of 5 . 0 mg / kg ( 17 . 4 gmol / kg ) for ddd - 028 ; and 39 . 0 mg / kg ( 250 . 2 gmol / kg ) for pregabalin . control animals received the vehicle ( 5 % peg / 5 % tween - 80 / 90 % saline ). mechanical allodynia was measured by the up and down method using calibrated von frey filaments ( linton instruments ). eighteen male cd rats were used in this study . the animals were divided into three groups ( vehicle , ddd - 028 , and pregabalin ) containing 6 animals in each group . baseline pwt measurements ( pre - surgery ) of the left - hind paw of each animal in the group were taken prior to spinal nerve ligation . thereafter , the rats were anesthetized using 1 - 3 % isofluorane , and the l5 spinal nerve was isolated and ligated tightly using silk thread . peak mechano - allodynia generally develops by day 7 following surgery . after 7 days post - surgery , pwt measurements were taken for each animal to determine the extent of mechanical allodynia . animals were then weighed , allocated to the treatment group , and administered the test compound , ddd - 028 , the reference compound , pregabalin , or the vehicle . pwt &# 39 ; s were measured at 15 min , 30 min , 60 min , 120 min , and 180 min following administration of the drugs or vehicle . results : ddd - 028 significantly attenuated mechanical allodynia at 15 min , 30 min , 60 min , and 120 min post - adminstration with maximal anti - nociceptive effect occurring at about 60 minutes ; the anti - nociceptive effect vanished at 180 min post administration ( fig5 ). ddd - 028 appears to be about 5 - fold more potent than pregabalin . no adverse effects were evident in the animals treated with the vehicle or ddd - 028 . animals treated with pregabalin exhibited mild sedation 1 - 3 hours post - administration . in vivo evaluation of compound 13 ( ddd - 028 ) in cfa - induced inflammatory pain model via oral administration of the drug ddd - 028 was evaluated in complete freund &# 39 ; s adjuvant ( cfa )- induced model of inflammatory pain in rats as described by stein et al . 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