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  • This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth using low molecular weight, small molecule heterocyclic thioesters and ketones.
  • Hair loss occurs in a variety of situations. These situations include male pattern alopecia, alopecia senilis, alopecia areata, diseases accompanied by basic skin lesions or tumors, and systematic disorders such as nutritional disorders and internal secretion disorders.
  • the mechanisms causing hair loss are very complicated, but in some instances can be attributed to aging, genetic disposition, the activation of male hormones, the loss of blood supply to hair follicles, and scalp abnormalities.
  • the immunosuppressant drugs FK506, rapamycin and cyclosporin are well known as potent T-cell specific immunosuppressants, and are effective against graft rejection after organ transplantation. It has been reported that topical, but not oral, application of FK506 (Yamamoto et al., J. Invest. Dermatol., 1994, 102, 160-164; Jiang et al., J. Invest. Dermatol. 1995, 104, 523-525) and cyclosporin (Iwabuchi et al., J. Dermatol. Sci. 1995, 9, 64-69) stimulates hair growth in a dose-dependent manner.
  • alopecia areata One form of hair loss, alopecia areata, is known to be associated with autoimmune activities; hence, topically administered immunomodulatory compounds are expected to demonstrate efficacy for treating that type of hair loss.
  • the hair growth stimulating effects of FK506 have been the subject of an international patent filing covering FK506 and structures related thereto for hair growth stimulation (Honbo et al., EP 0 423 714 A2).
  • Honbo et al. discloses the use of relatively large tricyclic compounds, known for their immunosuppressive effects, as hair revitalizing agents.
  • immunosuppressive compounds by definition suppress the immune system and also exhibit other toxic side effects. Accordingly, there is a need for non-immunosuppressant, small molecule compounds which are useful as hair revitalizing compounds.
  • the present invention relates to a method for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal, which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone.
  • the present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition which comprises:
  • heterocyclic thioesters and ketones used in the inventive methods and pharmaceutical compositions have an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, particularly FKBP12, and do not exert any significant immunosuppressive activity.
  • FIG. 1 is a photograph of C57 Black 6 mice before being shaved for the hair regeneration experiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a photograph of mice treated with a vehicle after six weeks.
  • FIG. 2 shows that less than 3% of the shaved area is covered with new hair growth when the vehicle (control) is administered.
  • FIG. 3 is a photograph of mice treated with 10 ⁇ M of GPI 1046, a related non-immunosuppressive neuro-immunophilin FKBP ligand, after six weeks.
  • FIG. 3 shows the remarkable effects of non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, wherein 90% of the shaved area is covered with new hair growth.
  • FIG. 4 is a photograph of mice treated with 30 ⁇ M of GPI 1046 after six weeks.
  • FIG. 4 shows the remarkable ability of non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands to achieve, essentially, complete hair regrowth in the shaved area.
  • FIG. 5 is a bar graph depicting the relative hair growth indices for C57 Black 6 mice treated with a vehicle, FK506, and various non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, including GPI 1389, 1511, and 1234, 14 days after treatment with each identified compound.
  • FIG. 5 demonstrates the remarkable early hair growth promoted by a wide variety of non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands.
  • Alopecia refers to deficient hair growth and partial or complete loss of hair, including without limitation androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), toxic alopecia, alopecia senilis, alopecia areata, alopecia pelada and trichotillomania.
  • Alopecia results when the pilar cycle is disturbed. The most frequent phenomenon is a shortening of the hair growth or anagen phase due to cessation of cell proliferation. This results in an early onset of the catagen phase, and consequently a large number of hairs in the telogen phase during which the follicles are detached from the dermal papillae, and the hairs fall out.
  • Alopecia has a number of etiologies, including genetic factors, aging, local and systemic diseases, febrile conditions, mental stresses, hormonal problems, and secondary effects of drugs.
  • GPI 1046 refers to 3-(3-pyridyl)-1-propyl (2s)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate, a compound of formula
  • “Isomers” refer to different compounds that have the same molecular formula. “Stereoisomers” are isomers that differ only in the way the atoms are arranged in space. “Enantiomers” are a pair of stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. “Diastereoisomers” are stereoisomers which are not mirror images of each other. “Racemic mixture” means a mixture containing equal parts of individual enantiomers. “Non-racemic mixture” is a mixture containing unequal parts of individual enantiomers or stereoisomers.
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate” refers to a salt, ester, or solute of a subject compound which possesses the desired pharmacological activity and which is neither biologically nor otherwise undesirable.
  • a salt, ester, or solvate can be formed with inorganic acids such as acetate, adipate, alginate, aspartate, benzoate, benzenesulfonate, bisulfate, butyrate, citrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate, fumarate, glucoheptanoate, gluconate, glycerophosphate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonate, lactate, maleate, methanesulfon
  • base salts, esters, or solvates include ammonium salts; alkali metal salts, such as sodium and potassium salts; alkaline earth metal salts, such as calcium and magnesium salts; salts with organic bases, such as dicyclohexylamine salts; N-methyl-D-glucamine; and salts with amino acids, such as arginine, lysine, and so forth.
  • the basic nitrogen-containing groups can be auarternizea with such agents as lower alkyl halides, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides; dialkyl sulfates, such as dimethyl, diethyl, dibutyl, and diamyl sulfates; long chain halides, such as decyl, lauryl, myristyl, and stearyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides; aralkyl halides, such as benzyl and phenethyl bromides; and others. Water or oil-soluble or dispersible products are thereby obtained.
  • lower alkyl halides such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides
  • dialkyl sulfates such as dimethyl, diethyl, dibutyl, and diamyl sulf
  • Palm cycle refers to the life cycle of hair follicles, and includes three phases:
  • “Promoting hair growth” refers to maintaining, inducing, stimulating, accelerating, or revitalizing the germination of hair.
  • Treating alopecia refers to:
  • the present invention relates, but is not limited, to a method for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal, which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone.
  • the inventive method is particularly useful for treating male pattern alopecia, alopecia senilis, alopecia areata, alopecia resulting from skin-lesions or tumors, alopecia resulting from cancer therapy such as chemotherapy and radiation, and alopecia resulting from systematic disorders such as nutritional disorders and internal secretion disorders.
  • the present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprising:
  • heterocyclic thioesters and ketones used in the methods and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are low molecular weight, small molecule compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, such as FKBP12.
  • FKBP-type immunophilins such as FKBP12.
  • FKBP12 FKBP12
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone binds to an FKBP-type immunophilin, it has been found to inhibit the prolyl-peptidyl cis-trans isomerase, or rotamase, activity of the binding protein.
  • the compounds have also been found to stimulate hair growth. These compounds are devoid of any significant immunosuppressive activity. Examples of useful compounds are set forth below.
  • heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
  • Useful carbo- and heterocyclic rings include without limitation phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, indenyl, azulenyl, fluorenyl, anthracenyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, indolinyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiophenyl, indazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydropyranyl, pyridyl, pyrrolyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, purinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, quinolizinyl, furyl, thiophenyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, benzoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isoxazolyl, isotriazolyl,
  • the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is selected from the group consisting of GPI 1389, of the formula GPI 1511, of the formula and GPI 1234, of the formula
  • heterocyclic thioester or ketone may also be a compound of formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
  • the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is selected from the group consisting of GPI 1389, of the formula GPI 1511, of the formula and GPI 1234, of the formula
  • heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
  • the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is selected from the group consisting of GPI 1389, of the formula GPI 1511, of the formula and GPI 1234, of the formula
  • heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula IV or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
  • heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula V or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
  • All the compounds of Formulas I-V possess asymmetric centers and thus can be produced as mixtures of stereoisomers or as individual R- and S-stereoisomers.
  • the individual stereoisomers may be obtained by using an optically active starting material, by resolving a racemic or non-racemic mixture of an intermediate at some appropriate stage of the synthesis, or by resolving the compounds of Formulas I-V.
  • the compounds of Formulas I-V encompass individual stereoisomers as well as mixtures (racemic and non-racemic) of stereoisomers.
  • S-stereoisomers are used in the pharmeceutical compositions and methods of the present invention.
  • the compounds used in the inventive methods and pharmaceutical compositions have an affinitv for the FK506 binding protein, particularly FKBP12.
  • the inhibition of the prolyl peptidyl cis-trans isomerase activity of FKBP may be measured as an indicator of this affinity.
  • the cis-trans isomerization of an alanine-proline bond in a model substrate, N-succinyl-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-p-nitroanilide is monitored spectrophotometrically in a chymotrypsin-coupled assay, which releases para-nitroanilide from the trans form of the substrate.
  • the inhibition of this reaction caused by the addition of different concentrations of inhibitor is determined, and the data is analyzed as a change in first-order rate constant as a function of inhibitor concentration to yield the apparent K i values.
  • a plastic cuvette In a plastic cuvette are added 950 mL of ice cold assay buffer (25 mM HEPES, pH 7.8, 100 mM NaCl), 10 mL of FKBP (2.5 mM in 10 mM Tris-Cl pH 7.5, 100 mM NaCl, 1 mM dithiothreitol), 25 mL of chymotrypsin (50 mg/ml in 1 mM HCl) and 10 mL of test compound at various concentrations in dimethyl sulfoxide.
  • the reaction is initiated by the addition of 5 mL of substrate (succinyl-Ala-Phe-Pro-Phe-para-nitroanilide, 5 mg/mL in 2.35 mM LiCl in trifluoroethanol).
  • the compounds used in the inventive methods and pharmaceutical compositions must readily affect the targeted areas.
  • the compounds are preferably administered topically to the skin.
  • the compounds can be formulated into suitable ointments containing the compounds suspended or dissolved in, for example, mixtures with one or more of the following: mineral oil, liquid petrolatum, white petrolatum, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene compound, emulsifying wax and water.
  • the compounds can be formulated into suitable lotions or creams containing the active compound suspended or dissolved in, for example, a mixture of one or more of the following: mineral oil, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, cetyl ester wax, cetearyl alcohol, 2-octyldodecanol, benzyl alcohol and water.
  • Dosage levels on the order of about 0.1 mg to about 10,000 mg of the active ingredient compound are useful in the treatment of the above conditions, with preferred levels of about 0.1 mg to about 1,000 mg.
  • the specific dose level for any particular patient will vary depending upon a variety of factors, including the activity of the specific compound employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the patient; the time of administration; the rate of excretion; drug combination; the severity of the particular disease being treated; and the form of administration.
  • in vitro dosage-effect results provide useful guidance on the proper doses for patient administration. Studies in animal models are also helpful. The considerations for determining the proper dose levels are well known in the art.
  • the compounds can be administered with other hair revitalizing agents. Specific dose levels for the other hair revitalizing agents will depend upon the factors previously stated and the effectiveness of the drug combination.
  • C 57 black 6 mice were used to demonstrate the hair revitalizing properties of a low molecular weight, small molecule non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligand, GPI 1046, which is related to heterocyclic thioesters and ketones.
  • GPI 1046 non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligand
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings C 57 black 6 mice, approximately 7 weeks old, had an area of about 2 inches by 2 inches on their hindquarters shaved to remove all existing hair. Care was taken not to nick or cause abrasion to the underlaying dermal layers. The animals were in anagen growth phase, as indicated by the pinkish color of the skin. Referring now to FIGS.
  • FIG. 2 fou-r animals per group were treated by topical administration with 20% propylene glycol vehicle ( FIG. 2 ), 10 AM GPI 1046 ( FIG. 3 ) or 30 ⁇ M GPI 1046 ( FIG. 4 ) dissolved in the vehicle.
  • the animals were treated with vehicle or GPI 1046 every 48 hours (3 applications total over the course of 5 days) and the hair growth was allowed to proceed for 6 weeks. Hair growth was quantitated by the percent of shaved area covered by new hair growth during this time period.
  • FIG. 2 shows that animals treated with vehicle exhibited only a small amount of hair growth in patches or tufts, with less than 3% of the shaved area covered with new growth.
  • FIG. 3 shows that animals treated with 10 ⁇ M GPI 1046 exhibited dramatic hair growth, covering greater than 90% of the shaved area in all animals.
  • FIG. 4 shows that mice treated with 30 ⁇ M GPI 1046 exhibited essentially complete hair regrowth and their shaved areas were indistinguishable from unshaven C 57 black 6 mice.
  • Experiment B C 57 Black 6 mice were used to demonstrate the hair revitalizing properties of a variety of low molecular weight, small molecule, non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, including GPI 1389, 1511, and 1234.
  • mice per group Five animals per group were treated by topical administration with a vehicle, FK506, or one of the low molecular weight, small molecule, non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands (GPI 1605, 1046, 1312, 1572, 1389, 1511, and 1234) at a concentration of one micromole per milliliter to the shaved area.
  • the animals were treated three times per week, and hair growth was evaluated 14 days after initiation of treatment. Hair growth was quantitated by the percent of shaved area covered by new hair growth, as scored by a blinded observer, on a scale of 0 (no growth) to five (complete hair regrowth in shaved area).
  • FIG. 5 shows that after 14 days, the animals treated with vehicle exhibited the beginning of growth in small tufts. In contrast, animals treated with one of the low molecular weight, small molecule, non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, including GPI 1389, 1511, and 1234, exhibited dramatic hair growth.
  • a lotion comprising the following composition may be prepared. (%) 95% Ethanol 80.0 a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 10.0 above ⁇ -Tocopherol acetate 0.01 Ethylene oxide (40 mole) adducts of hardened 0.5 castor oil purified water 9.0 perfume and dye q.s.
  • 5 ml of the lotion may be applied once or twice per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • a lotion comprising the following composition shown may be prepared. (%) 95% Ethanol 80.0 a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 0.005 above Hinokitol 0.01 Ethylene oxide (40 mole) adducts of hardened 0.5 castor oil Purified water 19.0 Perfume and dye q.s.
  • the lotion may be applied by spraying once to 4 times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • An emulsion may be prepared from A phase and B phase having the following compositions. (%) (A phase) Whale wax 0.5 Cetanol 2.0 Petrolatum 5.0 Squalane 10.0 Polyoxyethylene (10 mole) monostearate 2.0 Sorbitan monooleate 1.0 a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 0.01 above (B phase) Glycerine 10.0 Purified water 69.0 Perfume, dye, and preservative q.s.
  • the A phase and the B phase are respectively heated and melted and maintained at 80° c. Both phases are then mixed and cooled under stirring to normal temperature to obtain an emulsion.
  • the emulsion may be applied by spraying once to four times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • a cream may be prepared from A phase and B phase having the following compositions.
  • (%) (A Phase) Fluid paraffin 5.0 Cetostearyl alcohol 5.5 Petrolatum 5.5 Glycerine monostearate 33.0 Polyoxyethylene (20 mole) 2-octyldodecyl 3.0 ether Propylparaben 0.3 (B Phase) a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as 0.8 defined above Glycerine 7.0 Dipropylene glycol 20.0 Polyethylene glycol 4000 5.0 Sodium Hexametaphosphate 0.005 Purified water 44.895
  • the A phase is heated and melted, and maintained at 70° c.
  • the B phase is added into the A phase and the mixture is stirred to obtain an emulsion.
  • the emulsion is then cooled to obtain a cream.
  • the cream may be applied once to 4 times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • a liquid comprising the following composition may be prepared. (%) Polyoxyethylene butyl ether 20.0 Ethanol 50.0 a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 0.001 above Propylene glycol 5.0 Polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil 0.4 derivative (ethylene oxide 80 mole adducts) Perfume q.s. Purified water q.s.
  • the liquid may be applied once to 4 times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • a shampoo comprising the following composition may be prepared. (%) Sodium laurylsulfate 5.0 Triethanolamine laurylsulfate 5.0 Betaine lauryldimethylaminoacetate 6.0 Ethylene glycol distearate 2.0 Polyethylene glycol 5.0 a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 5.0 above Ethanol 2.0 Perfume 0.3 Purified water 69.7
  • the shampoo may be used on the scalp once or twice per day.
  • a patient is suffering from alopecia senilis.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • a patient is suffering from male pattern alopecia.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • a patient is suffering from alopecia areata.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • a patient is suffering from hair loss caused by skin lesions.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • a patient is suffering from hair loss caused by tumors.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • a patient is suffering from hair loss caused by a systematic disorder, such as a nutritional disorder or an internal secretion disorder.
  • a systematic disorder such as a nutritional disorder or an internal secretion disorder.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • a patient is suffering from hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • a patient is suffering from hair loss caused by radiation.
  • a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.

Abstract

This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth using heterocyclic thioesters and ketones.

Description

  • This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/869,426, filed on Jun. 4, 1997, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of Invention
  • This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth using low molecular weight, small molecule heterocyclic thioesters and ketones.
  • 2. Description of Related Art
  • Hair loss occurs in a variety of situations. These situations include male pattern alopecia, alopecia senilis, alopecia areata, diseases accompanied by basic skin lesions or tumors, and systematic disorders such as nutritional disorders and internal secretion disorders. The mechanisms causing hair loss are very complicated, but in some instances can be attributed to aging, genetic disposition, the activation of male hormones, the loss of blood supply to hair follicles, and scalp abnormalities.
  • The immunosuppressant drugs FK506, rapamycin and cyclosporin are well known as potent T-cell specific immunosuppressants, and are effective against graft rejection after organ transplantation. It has been reported that topical, but not oral, application of FK506 (Yamamoto et al., J. Invest. Dermatol., 1994, 102, 160-164; Jiang et al., J. Invest. Dermatol. 1995, 104, 523-525) and cyclosporin (Iwabuchi et al., J. Dermatol. Sci. 1995, 9, 64-69) stimulates hair growth in a dose-dependent manner. One form of hair loss, alopecia areata, is known to be associated with autoimmune activities; hence, topically administered immunomodulatory compounds are expected to demonstrate efficacy for treating that type of hair loss. The hair growth stimulating effects of FK506 have been the subject of an international patent filing covering FK506 and structures related thereto for hair growth stimulation (Honbo et al., EP 0 423 714 A2). Honbo et al. discloses the use of relatively large tricyclic compounds, known for their immunosuppressive effects, as hair revitalizing agents.
  • The hair growth and revitalization effects of FF506 and related agents are disclosed in many U.S. patents (Goulet et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,258,389; Luly et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,457,111; Goulet et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,532,248; Goulet et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,189,042; and Ok et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,208,241; Rupprecht et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,284,840; Organ et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,284,877). These patents claim FK506 related compounds. Although they do not claim methods of hair revitalization, they disclose the known use of FK506 for effecting hair growth. Similar to FK506 (and the claimed variations in the Honbo et al. patent), the compounds claimed in these patents are relatively large. Further, the cited patents relate to immunomodulatory compounds for use in autoimmune related diseases, for which FK506's efficacy is well known.
  • Other U.S. patents disclose the use of cyclosporin and related compounds for hair revitalization (Hauer et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,342,625; Eberle, U.S. Pat. No. 5,284,826; Hewitt et al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,996,193). These patents also relate to compounds useful for treating autoimmune diseases and cite the known use of cyclosporin and related immunosuppressive compounds for hair growth.
  • However, immunosuppressive compounds by definition suppress the immune system and also exhibit other toxic side effects. Accordingly, there is a need for non-immunosuppressant, small molecule compounds which are useful as hair revitalizing compounds.
  • Hamilton and Steiner disclose in U.S. Pat. No. 5,614,547 novel pyrrolidine carboxylate compounds which bind to the immunophilin FKBP12 and stimulate nerve growth, but which lack immunosuppressive effects. Unexpectedly, it has been discovered that these non-immunosuppressant compounds promote hair growth with an efficacy similar to FK506. Yet their novel small molecule structure and non-immunosuppressive properties differentiate them from FK50 and related immunosuppressive compounds found in the prior art.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a method for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal, which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone.
  • The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition which comprises:
      • (i) an effective amount of heterocyclic thioesters or ketones for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal; and
      • (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • The heterocyclic thioesters and ketones used in the inventive methods and pharmaceutical compositions have an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, particularly FKBP12, and do not exert any significant immunosuppressive activity.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a photograph of C57 Black 6 mice before being shaved for the hair regeneration experiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a photograph of mice treated with a vehicle after six weeks. FIG. 2 shows that less than 3% of the shaved area is covered with new hair growth when the vehicle (control) is administered.
  • FIG. 3 is a photograph of mice treated with 10 μM of GPI 1046, a related non-immunosuppressive neuro-immunophilin FKBP ligand, after six weeks. FIG. 3 shows the remarkable effects of non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, wherein 90% of the shaved area is covered with new hair growth.
  • FIG. 4 is a photograph of mice treated with 30 μM of GPI 1046 after six weeks. FIG. 4 shows the remarkable ability of non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands to achieve, essentially, complete hair regrowth in the shaved area.
  • FIG. 5 is a bar graph depicting the relative hair growth indices for C57 Black 6 mice treated with a vehicle, FK506, and various non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, including GPI 1389, 1511, and 1234, 14 days after treatment with each identified compound. FIG. 5 demonstrates the remarkable early hair growth promoted by a wide variety of non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Definitions
  • “Alopecia” refers to deficient hair growth and partial or complete loss of hair, including without limitation androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), toxic alopecia, alopecia senilis, alopecia areata, alopecia pelada and trichotillomania. Alopecia results when the pilar cycle is disturbed. The most frequent phenomenon is a shortening of the hair growth or anagen phase due to cessation of cell proliferation. This results in an early onset of the catagen phase, and consequently a large number of hairs in the telogen phase during which the follicles are detached from the dermal papillae, and the hairs fall out. Alopecia has a number of etiologies, including genetic factors, aging, local and systemic diseases, febrile conditions, mental stresses, hormonal problems, and secondary effects of drugs.
  • “GPI 1605” refers to a compound of formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00001
  • “GPI 1046” refers to 3-(3-pyridyl)-1-propyl (2s)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate, a compound of formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00002
  • “GPI 1312” refers to a compound of formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00003
  • “GPI 1572” refers to a compound of formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00004
  • GPI 1389” refers to a compound of formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00005
  • GPI 1511” refers to a compound of formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00006
  • GPI 1234” refers to a compound of formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00007
  • “Isomers” refer to different compounds that have the same molecular formula. “Stereoisomers” are isomers that differ only in the way the atoms are arranged in space. “Enantiomers” are a pair of stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. “Diastereoisomers” are stereoisomers which are not mirror images of each other. “Racemic mixture” means a mixture containing equal parts of individual enantiomers. “Non-racemic mixture” is a mixture containing unequal parts of individual enantiomers or stereoisomers.
  • “Pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate” refers to a salt, ester, or solute of a subject compound which possesses the desired pharmacological activity and which is neither biologically nor otherwise undesirable. A salt, ester, or solvate can be formed with inorganic acids such as acetate, adipate, alginate, aspartate, benzoate, benzenesulfonate, bisulfate, butyrate, citrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate, fumarate, glucoheptanoate, gluconate, glycerophosphate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonate, lactate, maleate, methanesulfonate, naphthylate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, oxalate, sulfate, thiocyanate, tosylate and undecanoate. Examples of base salts, esters, or solvates include ammonium salts; alkali metal salts, such as sodium and potassium salts; alkaline earth metal salts, such as calcium and magnesium salts; salts with organic bases, such as dicyclohexylamine salts; N-methyl-D-glucamine; and salts with amino acids, such as arginine, lysine, and so forth. Also, the basic nitrogen-containing groups can be auarternizea with such agents as lower alkyl halides, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides; dialkyl sulfates, such as dimethyl, diethyl, dibutyl, and diamyl sulfates; long chain halides, such as decyl, lauryl, myristyl, and stearyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides; aralkyl halides, such as benzyl and phenethyl bromides; and others. Water or oil-soluble or dispersible products are thereby obtained.
  • “Pilar cycle” refers to the life cycle of hair follicles, and includes three phases:
      • (1) the anagen phase, the period of active hair growth which, insofar as scalp hair is concerned, lasts about three to five years;
      • (2) the catagen phase, the period when growth stops and the follicle atroohies which, insofar as scalp hair is concerned, lasts about one to two weeks; and
      • (3) the telogen phase, the rest period when hair progressively separates and finally falls out which, insofar as scalp hair is concerned, lasts about three to four months.
        Normally 80 to 90 percent of the follicles are in the anagen phase, less than 1 percent being in the catagen phase, and the rest being in the telogen phase. In the telogen phase, hair is uniform in diameter with a slightly bulbous, non-pigmented root. By contrast, in the anagen phase, hair has a large colored bulb at its root.
  • “Promoting hair growth” refers to maintaining, inducing, stimulating, accelerating, or revitalizing the germination of hair.
  • “Treating alopecia” refers to:
      • (i) preventing alopecia in an animal which may be predisposed to alopecia; and/or
      • (ii) inhibiting, retarding or reducing alopecia; and/or
      • (iii) promoting hair growth; and/or
      • (iv) prolonging the anagen phase of the hair cycle; and/or
      • (v) converting vellus hair to growth as terminal hair. Terminal hair is coarse, pigmented, long hair in which the bulb of the hair follicle is seated deep in the dermis. Vellus hair, on the other hand, is fine, thin, non-pigmented short hair in which the hair bulb is located superficially in the dermis. As alopecia progresses, the hairs change from the terminal to the vellus type.
    Methods of the Present Invention
  • The present invention relates, but is not limited, to a method for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal, which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone.
  • The inventive method is particularly useful for treating male pattern alopecia, alopecia senilis, alopecia areata, alopecia resulting from skin-lesions or tumors, alopecia resulting from cancer therapy such as chemotherapy and radiation, and alopecia resulting from systematic disorders such as nutritional disorders and internal secretion disorders.
  • Pharmaceutical Compositions of the Present Invention
  • The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising:
      • (i) an effective amount of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal; and
      • (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Heterocyclic Thioesters and Ketones
  • The heterocyclic thioesters and ketones used in the methods and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are low molecular weight, small molecule compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, such as FKBP12. When a heterocyclic thioester or ketone binds to an FKBP-type immunophilin, it has been found to inhibit the prolyl-peptidyl cis-trans isomerase, or rotamase, activity of the binding protein. Unexpectedly, the compounds have also been found to stimulate hair growth. These compounds are devoid of any significant immunosuppressive activity. Examples of useful compounds are set forth below.
  • Formula I
  • The heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula I
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00008

    or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
      • A and B, taken together with the nitrogen and carbon atoms to which they are respecively attached, form a 5-7 membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring containing, in addition to the nitrogen atom, one or more additional O, S, SO, SO2, N, NH, or NR2 heteroatom(s);
      • X is either O or S;
      • Z is either S, CH2, CHR1 or CR1R3;
      • W and Y are independently O, S, CH2 or H2;
      • R1 and R3 are independently C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, wherein said alkyl or alkenyl is substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of (Ar1)n, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C3-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with (Ar1)n, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and Ar2;
      • n is 1 or 2;
      • R2 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl, or Ar1, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C4 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and hydroxy; and
      • Ar and Ar2 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring, wherein said ring is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group including, but no limited to, halo, hydroxyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, and amino; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; and wherein the heterocyclic ring contains 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S.
  • Useful carbo- and heterocyclic rings include without limitation phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, indenyl, azulenyl, fluorenyl, anthracenyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, indolinyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiophenyl, indazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzthiazolyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydropyranyl, pyridyl, pyrrolyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, purinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, quinolizinyl, furyl, thiophenyl, imidazolyl, oxazolyl, benzoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isoxazolyl, isotriazolyl, oxadiazolyl, triazolyl, thiadiazolyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, triazinyl, trithianyl, indolizinyl, pyrazolyl, pyrazolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, thienyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, phthalazinyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, naphthyridinyl, pteridinyl, carbazolyl, acridinyl, phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl, and phenoxazinyl.
  • In a preferred embodiment of formula I, the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is selected from the group consisting of GPI 1389, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00009

    GPI 1511, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00010

    and GPI 1234, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00011
  • Formula II
  • The heterocyclic thioester or ketone may also be a compound of formula II
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00012

    or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
      • n is 1 or 2;
      • X is O or S;
      • Z is selected from the group consisting of S, CH2, CHR1, and CR1R3;
      • R1 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C5 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C5 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and Ar1, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl or Ar1 is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, nitro, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, hydroxy, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, amino, and Ar1;
      • R2 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl, and Ar1; and
      • Ar1 is phenyl, benzyl, pyranyl, fluorenyl, thioindolyl or naphthyl, wherein said Ar1 is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, nitro, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, and amino.
  • Preferred compounds of formula II are presented in TABLE I.
    TABLE I
    No. n X Z R1 R2
    1 1 O CH2 3-Phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    2 1 O CH2 3-(3-Pyridyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    3 1 O CH2 3-Phenylpropyl tert-Butyl
    4 1 O CH2 3-(3-Pyridyl)propyl tert-Butyl
    5 1 O CH2 3-(3-Pyridyl)propyl Cyclohexyl
    6 1 O CH2 3-(3-Pyridyl)propyl Cyclopentyl
    7 1 O CH2 3-(3-Pyridyl)propyl Cycloheptyl
    8 1 O CH2 2-(9-Fluorenyl)ethyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    9 1 O S 2-Phenethyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    10 2 O S 2-Phenethyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    11 1 O S Methyl(2-thioindole) 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    12 1 O S 2-Phenethyl Cyclohexyl
    13 2 O S 2-Phenethyl tert-Butyl
    14 2 O S 2-Phenethyl Phenyl
    15 1 O CH2 3-(4- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Methoxyphenyl)propyl
    16 2 O CH2 4-(4- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Methoxyphenyl)butyl
    17 2 O CH2 4-Phenylbutyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    18 2 O CH2 4-Phenylbutyl Phenyl
    19 2 O CH2 4-Phenylbutyl Cyclohexyl
    20 1 S CH2 3-Phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    21 1 S S 2-Phenethyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    22 2 S CH2 3-Phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    23 2 S S 2-Phenethyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    24 2 O CHR1 3-Phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    25 2 O CHR1 3-Phenylpropyl Cyclohexyl
    26 2 O CHR1 3-Phenylpropyl Phenyl
    27 2 O CHR1 3-Phenylpropyl 3,4,5-Trimethoxy-
    phenyl
    28 1 O S 2-Phenethyl Cyclopentyl
    29 2 O S 3-Phenylpropyl tert-Butyl
    30 1 O S 3-Phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    31 1 O S 3-(3-Pyridyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    32 1 O S 3-Phenylpropyl Cyclohexyl
    33 1 O S 4-Phenylbutyl Cyclohexyl
    34 1 O S 4-Phenylbutyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    35 1 O S 3-(3-Pyridyl)propyl Cyclohexyl
    36 1 O S 3,3-Diphenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    37 1 O S 3,3-Diphenylpropyl Cyclohexyl
    38 1 O S 3-(4- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Methoxyphenyl)propyl
    39 2 O S 4-Phenylbutyl tert-Butyl
    40 2 O S 1,5-Diphenylpentyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    41 2 O S 1,5-Diphenylpentyl Phenyl
    42 2 O S 3-(4- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Methoxyphenyl)propyl
    43 2 O S 3-(4- Phenyl
    Methoxyphenyl)propyl
    44 2 O S 3-(1-Naphthyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    45 1 O S 3,3-Di(4-fluoro)phenyl- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    propyl
    46 1 O S 4,4-Di(4-fluoro)phenyl- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    butyl
    47 1 O S 3-(1-Naphthyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    48 1 O S 2,2-Diphenylethyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    49 2 O S 2,2-Diphenylethyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    50 2 O S 3,3-Diphenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    51 1 O S 3-(4-{Trifluoromethyl}- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    phenyl)propyl
    52 1 O S 3-(2-Naphthyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    53 2 O S 3-(1-Naphthyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    54 1 O S 3-(3- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Chloro)phenylpropyl
    55 1 O S 3-(3-{Trifluoromethyl}- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    phenyl)propyl
    56 1 O S 3-(2-Biphenyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    57 1 O S 3-(2-Fluorophenyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    58 1 O S 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)propyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    59 2 O S 4-Phenylbutyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    60 2 O S 3-Phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    61 1 O S 3-(2- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Chloro)phenylpropyl
    62 2 O S 3-(3- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Chloro)phenylpropyl
    63 2 O S 3-(2-Fluoro)phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    64 2 O S 3-(3-Fluoro)phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    65 1 O S 3-(2,5- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    Dimethoxyphenyl)-
    propyl
    66 1 O CH2 3-Phenylpropyl Cyclohexyl
    67 1 O CH2 3-Phenylethyl tert-Butyl
    68 2 O CH2 4-Phenylbutyl Cyclohexyl
    69 2 O CHR1 2-Phenylethyl tert-Butyl
    70 1 O CH2 3,3-Di(4-fluorophenyl)- 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
    propyl
    71 2 O CH2 3-Phenylpropyl 1,1-Dimethylpropyl
  • Preferred compounds of TABLE I are named as follows:
    • 1 (2S)-2-({1-Oxo-5-phenyl}-pentyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)pyrrolidine
    • 2 3,3-Dimethyl-1-[(2S)-2-(5-(3-pyridyl)pentanoyl)-1-pyrrolidine]-1,2-pentanedione
    • 3 (2S)-2-({1-Oxo-4-phenyl}-butyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl)pyrrolidine
    • 9 2-Phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 10 2-Phenyl-1-ethyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 11 (3-Thioindolyl)methyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 12 2-Phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 14 2-Phenyl-1-ethyl 1-(2-phenyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 28 2-Phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(1-cyclopentyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 29 3-Phenyl-1-propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 30 3-Phenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 31 3-(3-Pyridyl)-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 32 3-Phenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 33 4-Phenyl-1-butyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 34 4-Phenyl-1-butyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 35 3-(3-Pyridyl)-1-propyl (2s)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate 36 3,3-Diphenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 37 3,3-Diphenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 38 3-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2 -pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 39 4-Phenyl-1-butyl-1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylbutyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 40 1,5-Diphenyl-3-pentyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 41 1,5-Diphenyl-3-mercaptopentyl 1-(3-phenyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 42 3-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl 1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl)piperidine-2-carbothioate
    • 43 3-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl 1-(2-phenyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)piperidine-2-carbothioate
    • 44 3-(1-Naphthyl)-1-propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)piperidine-2-carbothioate
    • 45 3,3-Di(para-fluoro)phenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 46 4,4-Di(para-fluorophenyl)butyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-9-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 47 3-(1-Naphthyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 48 2,2-Diphenylethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)tetrahydro 1H-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 49 2,2-Diphenylethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 50 3,3-Diphenylpropyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 51 3-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 52 3-(2-Naphthyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 53 3-(2-Naphthyl)propyl (2R,S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 54 3-(3-Chlorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 55 3-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 56 3-(1-Biphenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 57 3-(2-Fluorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 58 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 59 4-Phenylbutyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 60 3-Phenylpropyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 61 3-(2-Chlorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 62 3-(2-Chlorophenyl)propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 63 3-(2-Fluorophenyl)propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 64 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate
    • 65 3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate
    • 66 (2S)-2-({1-Oxo-4-phenyl}-butyl-1-(2-Cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)pyrrolidine
    • 67 2-({1-Oxo-4-phenyl-butyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl)pyrrolidine
    • 68 2-({1-Oxo-6-phenyl}-nexyl-1-(2-Cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)piperidine
    • 69 2-({1-Oxo-[2-(2′-phenyl}ethyl]-4-phenyl}-butyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl)piperidine
    • 70 1-{(2S)-2-[5,5-di(4-Fluorophenyl)pentanoyl]-2-pyrrolidine}-3,3-dimethyl-1,2-pentanedione
    • 71 3,3-Dimethyl-1-[2-(4-phenylpentanoyl)piperidino]-1,2-pentanedione
  • In another preferred embodiment of formula II, the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is selected from the group consisting of GPI 1389, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00013

    GPI 1511, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00014

    and GPI 1234, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00015
  • Formula III
  • Furthermore, the heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula III
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00016

    or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
      • A, B, and C are independently CH2, O, S, SO, SO2, NH or NR2;
      • X is O or S;
      • Z is S, CH2, CHR1 or CR1R3;
      • R1 and R3 are independently C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, wherein said alkyl or alkenyl is substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of (Ar1)n, C3-C8 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with (Ar1)n, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and Ar2;
      • n is 1 or 2;
      • R2 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl or Ar1, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C4 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and hydroxyl; and
      • Ar1 and Ar2 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring, wherein said ring is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group including, but not limited to, halo, hydroxyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzvloxy, and amino; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; and wherein the heterocyclic ring contains 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S.
  • Preferred compounds of formula III are presented in TABLE II.
    TABLE II
    No. A B C X Z R1 R2
    72 CH2 S CH2 O S 2-phenethyl 1,1-dimethyl-
    propyl
    73 CH2 S CH2 O CH2 3-phenylpropyl 1,1-dimethyl-
    propyl
    74 CH2 CH2 NH O S 2-phenethyl 1,1-dimethyl-
    propyl
    75 CH2 S CH2 S S 2-phenethyl 1,1-dimethyl-
    propyl
  • In another Dreferred embodiment of formula III, the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is selected from the group consisting of GPI 1389, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00017

    GPI 1511, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00018

    and GPI 1234, of the formula
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00019
  • Formula IV
  • Alternatively, the heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula IV
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00020

    or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
      • A, B, C and D are independently CH2, O, S, SO, SO2, NH or NR2;
      • X is O or S;
      • Z is S, CH2, CHR1 or CR1R3;
      • R1 and R3 are independently C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, wherein said alkyl or alkenyl is substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of (Ar1)n, C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with (Ar1)n, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and Ar2;
      • n is 1 or 2;
      • R2 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl or Ar1, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C4 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and hydroxyl; and
      • Ar1 and Ar2 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring, wherein said ring is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group including, but not limited to, halo, hydroxyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, and amino; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; and wherein the heterocyclic ring contains 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S.
  • Preferred compounds of formula IV are presented in TABLE III.
    TABLE III
    No. A B C D X Z R1 R2
    76 CH2 CH2 O CH2 O CH2 3- 1,1-di-
    phenylpropyl methylpropyl
    77 CH2 CH2 O CH2 O S 2- 1,1-di-
    phenethyl methylpropyl
    78 CH2 CH2 S CH2 O CH2 3- 1,1-di-
    phenylpropyl methylpropyl
    79 CH2 CH2 S CH2 O S 2- 1,1-di-
    phenethyl methylpropyl
  • Formula V
  • Alternatively, the heterocyclic thioester or ketone may be a compound of formula V
    Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00021

    or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
      • V is C, N, or S;
      • A and B, taken together with V and the carbon atom to which they are respectively attached, form a 5-7 membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring containing, in addition to V, one or more heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting O, S, SO, SO2, N, NH, and NR4;
      • R4 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C9 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl, or Ar3, wherein R4 is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, haloalkyl, carbonyl, carboxy, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, thioalkyl, alkylthio, sulfhydryl, amino, alkylamino, aminoalkyl, aminocarboxyl, and Ar4;
      • Ar3 and Ar4 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; wherein said heterocyclic ring contains 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S; and
      • R1, R2, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined in Formula I above.
  • All the compounds of Formulas I-V possess asymmetric centers and thus can be produced as mixtures of stereoisomers or as individual R- and S-stereoisomers. The individual stereoisomers may be obtained by using an optically active starting material, by resolving a racemic or non-racemic mixture of an intermediate at some appropriate stage of the synthesis, or by resolving the compounds of Formulas I-V. It is understood that the compounds of Formulas I-V encompass individual stereoisomers as well as mixtures (racemic and non-racemic) of stereoisomers. Preferably, S-stereoisomers are used in the pharmeceutical compositions and methods of the present invention.
  • Affinity for FKBP12
  • The compounds used in the inventive methods and pharmaceutical compositions have an affinitv for the FK506 binding protein, particularly FKBP12. The inhibition of the prolyl peptidyl cis-trans isomerase activity of FKBP may be measured as an indicator of this affinity.
  • Ki Test Procedure
  • Inhibition of the peptidyl-prolyl isomerase (rotamase) activity of the compounds used in the inventive methods and pharmaceutical compositions can be evaluated by known methods described in the literature (Harding et al., Nature, 1989, 341:758-760; Holt et al. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 115:9923-9938). These values are obtained as apparent Ki's and are presented for representative compounds in TABLE IV.
  • The cis-trans isomerization of an alanine-proline bond in a model substrate, N-succinyl-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-p-nitroanilide, is monitored spectrophotometrically in a chymotrypsin-coupled assay, which releases para-nitroanilide from the trans form of the substrate. The inhibition of this reaction caused by the addition of different concentrations of inhibitor is determined, and the data is analyzed as a change in first-order rate constant as a function of inhibitor concentration to yield the apparent Ki values.
  • In a plastic cuvette are added 950 mL of ice cold assay buffer (25 mM HEPES, pH 7.8, 100 mM NaCl), 10 mL of FKBP (2.5 mM in 10 mM Tris-Cl pH 7.5, 100 mM NaCl, 1 mM dithiothreitol), 25 mL of chymotrypsin (50 mg/ml in 1 mM HCl) and 10 mL of test compound at various concentrations in dimethyl sulfoxide. The reaction is initiated by the addition of 5 mL of substrate (succinyl-Ala-Phe-Pro-Phe-para-nitroanilide, 5 mg/mL in 2.35 mM LiCl in trifluoroethanol).
  • The absorbance at 390 nm versus time is monitored for 90 seconds using a spectrophotometer and the rate constants are determined from the absorbance versus time data files.
    TABLE IV
    In Vitro Test Results - Formulas I to V
    Compound Ki (nM)
    1 31
    2 210
    3 85
    9 104
    10 12
    11 299
    12 442
    14 313
    28 108
    29 59
    30 11
    31 8.7
    32 362
    33 1698
    34 34
    35 62
    36 7
    37 68
    38 8.9
    39 347
    40 1226
    41 366
    42 28
    43 259
    44 188
    45 31
    46 757
    47 21
    48 127
    49 1334
    50 55
    51 33
    52 6
    53 261
    54 37
    55 30
    56 880
    57 57
    58 79
    59 962
    60 90
    61 139
    62 196
    63 82
    64 163
    65 68
    66 306
    67 177
    68 284
    69 49
    70 457
    71 788
  • Route of Administration
  • To effectively treat alopecia or promote hair growth, the compounds used in the inventive methods and pharmaceutical compositions must readily affect the targeted areas. For these purposes, the compounds are preferably administered topically to the skin.
  • For topical application to the skin, the compounds can be formulated into suitable ointments containing the compounds suspended or dissolved in, for example, mixtures with one or more of the following: mineral oil, liquid petrolatum, white petrolatum, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene compound, emulsifying wax and water. Alternatively, the compounds can be formulated into suitable lotions or creams containing the active compound suspended or dissolved in, for example, a mixture of one or more of the following: mineral oil, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, cetyl ester wax, cetearyl alcohol, 2-octyldodecanol, benzyl alcohol and water.
  • Other routes of administration known in the pharmaceutical art are also contemplated by this invention.
  • Dosage
  • Dosage levels on the order of about 0.1 mg to about 10,000 mg of the active ingredient compound are useful in the treatment of the above conditions, with preferred levels of about 0.1 mg to about 1,000 mg. The specific dose level for any particular patient will vary depending upon a variety of factors, including the activity of the specific compound employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the patient; the time of administration; the rate of excretion; drug combination; the severity of the particular disease being treated; and the form of administration. Typically, in vitro dosage-effect results provide useful guidance on the proper doses for patient administration. Studies in animal models are also helpful. The considerations for determining the proper dose levels are well known in the art.
  • The compounds can be administered with other hair revitalizing agents. Specific dose levels for the other hair revitalizing agents will depend upon the factors previously stated and the effectiveness of the drug combination.
  • EXAMPLES
  • The following examples are illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to be limitations thereon. Unless otherwise indicated, all percentages are based upon 100% by weight of the final composition.
  • Example 1 Synthesis of (2S)-2-({1-oxo-5-phenyl-pentyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)pyrrolidine (Compound 1) (2S)-2-(1-oxo-4-phenyl)butyl-N-benzylpyrrolidine
  • 1-chloro-4-phenylbutane (1.78 g; 10.5 mmol) in 20 mL of THF was added to 0.24 g (10 mmol) of magnesium turnings in 50 mL of refluxina THF. After the addition was complete, the mixture was refluxed for an additional 5 hours, and then added slowly to a refluxing solution of N-benzyl-L-proline ethyl ester (2.30 g (10 mmol) in 100 mL of THF. After 2 hours of further reflux, the mixture was cooled and treated with 5 mL of 2 N HCl. The reaction mixture was diluted with ether (100 mL) and washed with saturated NaHCO3, water and brine. The organic phase was dried, concentrated and chromatographed, eluting with 5:1 CH2C2:EtOAc to obtain 2.05 g (64%) of the ketone as an oil. 1H NMR (CDCl3; 300 MHz) : 1.49-2.18 (m, 8H); 2.32-2.46 (m, 1H); 2.56-2.65 (m, 2H); 2.97-3.06 (m, 1H); 3.17-3.34 (m, 1H); 3.44-3.62 (m, 1H); 4.02-4.23 (m, 2H); 7.01-7.44 (m, 10H).
  • (2S)-2-(1-oxo-4-phenyl)butylpyrrolidine
  • The ketone compound (500 mg) and palladium hydroxide (20% on carbon, 50 mg) was hydrogenated at 40 psi in a Paar shaker overnight. The catalyst was removed by filtration and the solvent was removed in vacuo. The free amine was obtained as a yellow oil (230 mg; 100%). 1H NMR (CDCl3; 300 MHz) : 1.75-2.34 (m, 10H); 2.55 (m, 2H); 2.95 (dm, 1H); 3.45-3.95 (m, 1H); 4.05 (m, 1H); 7.37 (m, 5H).
  • (2S)-2-(1-oxo-4-phenyl)butyl-1-(1,2-dioxo-2-methoxyethyl)pyrrolidine
  • To a solution of (2S)-2-(1-oxo-4-phenyl)butylpyrrolidine (230 mg; 1.0 mmol) in CH2Cl2(20 mL) at 0° C. was added dropwise methyloxalyl chloride (135 mg; 1.1 mmol). After stirring at 0° C. for 3 hours, the reaction was quenched with saturated NH4 Cl and the organic phase was washed with water and brine and dried and concentrated. The crude residue was purified on a silica gel column, eluding with 20:1 CH2Cl2:EtOAc to obtain 300 mg of the oxamate as a clear oil (98%). 1H NMR (CDCl3; 300 MHz): 1.68 (m, 4H); 1.91-2.38 (m, 4H) ; 2.64 (t, 2H) ; 3.66-3.80 (m, 2H) 3.77, 3.85 (s, 3H total); 4.16 (m, 2H); 4.90 (m, 1H); 7.16 (m, 3H) ; 7.27 (m, 2H)
  • (2S)-2-({1-oxo-5-phenyl}-pentyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)pyrrolidine (1)
  • To a solution of the oxamate above (250 mg; 0.79 mmol) in anhydrous ether (15 mL), cooled to −78° C., was added 1,1-dimethylpropyl-magnesium chloride (0.8 mL of a 1.0 M solution in ether; 0.8 mmol). After stirring the resulting mixture at −78° C. for 2 hours, the reaction was quenched by the addition of 2 mL of saturated NH4Cl, followed by 100 mL of EtOAc. The organic phase was washed with brine, dried, concentrated, and purified on a silica gel column, eluting with 50:1 CH2Cl2:EtOAc. Compound 1 was obtained as a clear oil, 120 mg. 1H NMR (CDCl3, 300 MHz): δ 0.87 (t, 3H, J=7.5); 1.22 (s, 3H); 1.25 (s, 3H) ; 1.67 (m, 4H) ; 1.70-2.33 (m, 6H); 2.61 (t, 2H, J=7.1); 3.52 (m, 2H); 4.17 (t, 2H, J=6.2); 4.52 (m, 1H); 7.16-7.49 (m, 5H). Analysis calculated for C22H31NO3—H2O: C, 70.37; H, 8.86; N, 3.73. Found: 70.48; H, 8.35; N, 3.69.
  • Example 2 Synthesis of 2-phenyl-1-ethyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate (10) Methyl(2S) -1(1,2-dioxo-2-methoxvethvl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
  • A solution of L-proline methyl ester hydrochloride (3.08 g; 18.60 mmol) in dry methylene chloride was cooled to 0° C. and treated with triethylamine (3.92 g; 38.74 mmol; 2.1 eq). After stirring the formed slurry under a nitrogen atmosphere for 15 min, a solution of methyl oxalyl chloride (3.20 g; 26.12 mmol) in methylene chloride (45 mL) was added dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1.5 hour. After filtering to remove solids, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated. The crude residue was purified on a silica gel column, eluting with 50% ethyl acetate in hexane, to obtain 3.52 g (88%) of the product as a reddish oil. Mixture of cis-trans amide rotamers; data for trans rotamer given. 1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 1.93 (dm, 2H) ; 2.17 (m, 2H) ; 3.62 (m, 2H) ; 3.71 (s, 3H) 3.79, 3.84 (s, 3H total); 4.86 (dd, 1H, J=8.4, 3.3).
  • Methyl (2S)-1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
  • A solution of methyl (2S)-1-(1,2-dioxo-2-methoxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate (2.35 g; 10.90 mmol) in 30 mL of tetrahydrofuran (THF) was cooled to −78° C. and treated with 14.2 mL of a 1.0 M solution of 1,1-dimethylpropylmagnesium chloride in THF. After stirring the resulting homogeneous mixture at −78° C. for three hours, the mixture was poured into saturated ammonium chloride (100 mL) and extracted into ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with water, dried, and concentrated, and the crude material obtained upon removal of the solvent was purified on a silica gel column, eluting with 25% ethyl acetate in hexane, to obtain 2.10 g (75%) of the oxamate as a colorless oil. 1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 0.88 (t, 3H); 1.22, 1.26 (s, 3H each); 1.75(dm, 2H) ; 1.87-2.10 (m, 3H); 2.23 (m, 1H) ; 3.54 (m, 2H) ; 3.76 (s, 3H) ; 4.52 (dm, 1H, J=8.4, 3.4).
  • (2S)-1-(1,2-dioxo-3 3-dimethyldentyl)-2-pyrrolidine-carboxylic acid
  • A mixture of methyl (2S)-1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate (2.10 g; 8.23 mmol), 1 N LIOH (15 mL), and methanol (50 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes and at room temperature overnight. The mixture was acidified to pH 1 with 1 N HC1, diluted with water, and extracted into 100 mL of methylene chloride. The organic extract-was washed with brine and concentrated to deliver 1.73 g (87%) of snow-white solid which did not require further purification. 1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 0.87 (t, 3H); 1.22, 1.25 (s, 3H each); 1.77 (dm, 2H); 2.02 (m, 2H); 2.17 (m, 1H); 2.25 (m, 1H); 3.53 (dd, 2H, J=10.4, 7.3); 4.55 (dd, 1H, J=8.6, 4.1).
  • 2-phenyl-1-ethyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxonentyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate (10)
  • To a solution of (2S)-1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid (241 mg; 1.0 L mmol) in CH2Cl2 (10 mL) was added dicyclohexylcarbo-diimide (226 mg; 1.1 mmol). After stirring the resulting mixture for 5 minutes, the solution was cooled to 0° C. and treated with a solution of phenyl mercaptan (138 mg; 1.0 mmol) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (6 mg) in 5 ml of CH2Cl2. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature with stirring overnight. The solids were removed by filtration and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo; the crude residue was purified by flash chromatography (10:1 hexane:EtOAc) to obtain 302 mg (84%) of compound 10 as an oil. 1H NMR (CDCl3, 300 MHz): δ 0.85 (t, 3H, J=7.5); 1.29 (s, 3H); 1.31 (s, 3H); 1.70-2.32 (m, 6H) ; 2.92 (t, 2H, J=7.4); 3.22(t, 2H, J=7.4); 3.58 (m, 2H) ; 4.72 (m, 1H) ; 7.23-7.34 (m, 5H). Analysis calculated for C20H27NO3S-0.4H2O: C, 65.15; H, 7.60; N, 3.80. Found: C, 65.41; H, 7.49; N, 3.72.
  • Example 3 Synthesis of 2-phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate (9) Methyl 1-(1,2-dioxo-2-methoxvethyl)-2-piperidine-carboxylate
  • A solution of methyl pipecolate hydrochloride (8.50 g; 47.31 mmol) in dry methylene chloride (100 mL) was cooled to 0° C. and treated with triethylamine (10.5 g; 103 mmol; 2.1 eq). After stirring the formed slurry under a nitrogen atmosphere for 15 minutes, a solution of methyl oxalyl chloride (8.50 g; 69.4 mmol) in methylene chloride (75 mL) was added dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1,5 hours. After filtering to remove solids, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over MgSO4 and concentrated. The crude residue was purified on a silica gel column, eluting with 50% ethyl acetate in hexane, to obtain 9.34 g (86%) of the product as a reddish oil. Mixture of cis-trans amide rotamers; data for trans rotamer given. 1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 1.22-1.45 (m, 2H); 1.67-1.78 (m, 3H); 2.29 (m, 1H) ; 3.33 (m, 1H); 3.55 (m, 1H); 3.76 (s, 3H); 3.85, 3.87 (s, 3H total); 4.52 (dd, 1H).
  • Methyl 1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl) -2-piperidine-carboxylate
  • A solution of methyl 1-(1,2-dioxo-2-methoxyethyl)-2-piperidinecarboxylate (3.80 g; 16.57 mmol) in 75 mL of tetrahydrofuran (THF) was cooled to −78° C. and treated with 20.7 mL of a 1.0 M solution of 1,1-dimethyl-propylmagnesium chloride in THF. After stirring the resulting homogeneous mixture at −78° C. for three hours, the mixture was poured into saturated ammonium chloride (100 mL) and extracted into ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with water, dried, and concentrated, and the crude material obtained upon removal of the solvent was purified on a silica gel column, eluting with 25% ethyl acetate in hexane, to obtain 3.32 a (74%) of the oxamate as a colorless oil. 1H NMR (CDC1 3): δ 0.88 (t, 3H) ; 1.21, 1.25 (s, 3H each); 1.35-1.80 (m, 7H); 2.35 (m, 1H); 3.24 (m, 1H); 3.41 (m, 1H); 3.76 (s, 3H); 5.32 (d, 1H).
  • 1-(1 ,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylentyl)-2-piperidine-carboxylic acid
  • A mixture of methyl 1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2-piperidinecarboxylate (3.30 g; 12.25 mmol), 1 N LiOH (15 mL), and methanol (60 mL) was stirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes and at room temperature overnight. The mixture was acidified to pH 1 with 1 N HCl, diluted with water, and extracted into 100 mL of methylene chloride. The organic extract was washed with brine and concentrated to deliver 2.80 g (87%) of snow-white solid which did not require further purification. 1H NMR (CDCl3): δ 0.89 (t, 3H); 1.21, 1.24 (s, 3H each); 1.42-1.85 (m, 7H); 2.35 (m, 1H) 3.22 (d, 1H); 3.42(m, 1H); 5.31 (d, 1H).
  • 2-phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate (9)
  • To a solution of 1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2-piperidine-carboxylic acid (255 mg; 1.0 mmol) in CH2Cl2 (10 mL) was added dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (226 mg; 1.1 mmol). After stirring the resulting mixture for 5 minutes, the solution was cooled to 0° C. and treated with a solution of phenyl mercaptan (138 mg; 1.0 mmol) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (6 mg) in 5 ml of CH2Cl2. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature with stirring overnight. The solids were removed by filtration and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo; the crude residue was purified by flash chromatography (10:1 hexane:EtOAc) to obtain 300 mg (80%) of compound 9 as an oil. 1H NMR (CDCl3, 300 MHz): d 0.94 (t, 3H, J=7.5); 1.27 (s, 3H); 1.30 (s, 3H); 1.34-1.88 (m, 7H); 2.45 (m, 1H); 2.90 (t, 2H, J=7.7); 3.26 (t, 2H, J=7.7); 3.27 (m, 1H); 3.38 (m, 1H); 5.34 (m, 1H) 7.24-7.36 (m, 5H). Analysis calculated for C21H29NO3S: C, 67.17; H, 7.78; N, 3.73. Found: C, 67.02; H, 7.83; N, 3.78.
  • Example 4 In Vivo Hair Generation Tests With C57 Black 6 Mice
  • Experiment A: C57 black 6 mice were used to demonstrate the hair revitalizing properties of a low molecular weight, small molecule non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligand, GPI 1046, which is related to heterocyclic thioesters and ketones. Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings, C57 black 6 mice, approximately 7 weeks old, had an area of about 2 inches by 2 inches on their hindquarters shaved to remove all existing hair. Care was taken not to nick or cause abrasion to the underlaying dermal layers. The animals were in anagen growth phase, as indicated by the pinkish color of the skin. Referring now to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, fou-r animals per group were treated by topical administration with 20% propylene glycol vehicle (FIG. 2), 10 AM GPI 1046 (FIG. 3) or 30 μM GPI 1046 (FIG. 4) dissolved in the vehicle. The animals were treated with vehicle or GPI 1046 every 48 hours (3 applications total over the course of 5 days) and the hair growth was allowed to proceed for 6 weeks. Hair growth was quantitated by the percent of shaved area covered by new hair growth during this time period.
  • FIG. 2 shows that animals treated with vehicle exhibited only a small amount of hair growth in patches or tufts, with less than 3% of the shaved area covered with new growth. In contrast, FIG. 3 shows that animals treated with 10 μM GPI 1046 exhibited dramatic hair growth, covering greater than 90% of the shaved area in all animals. Further, FIG. 4 shows that mice treated with 30 μM GPI 1046 exhibited essentially complete hair regrowth and their shaved areas were indistinguishable from unshaven C57 black 6 mice.
  • Experiment B: C57 Black 6 mice were used to demonstrate the hair revitalizing properties of a variety of low molecular weight, small molecule, non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, including GPI 1389, 1511, and 1234. C57 Black 6 mice, 55 to/5 days old, had an area of about 2 inches by 2 inches on their hindquarters shaved to remove all existing hair. Care was taken not to nick or cause abrasion to the underlying dermal layers. The animals were in anagen growth phase when shaved. Five animals per group were treated by topical administration with a vehicle, FK506, or one of the low molecular weight, small molecule, non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands ( GPI 1605, 1046, 1312, 1572, 1389, 1511, and 1234) at a concentration of one micromole per milliliter to the shaved area. The animals were treated three times per week, and hair growth was evaluated 14 days after initiation of treatment. Hair growth was quantitated by the percent of shaved area covered by new hair growth, as scored by a blinded observer, on a scale of 0 (no growth) to five (complete hair regrowth in shaved area).
  • FIG. 5 shows that after 14 days, the animals treated with vehicle exhibited the beginning of growth in small tufts. In contrast, animals treated with one of the low molecular weight, small molecule, non-immunosuppressive neuroimmunophilin FKBP ligands, including GPI 1389, 1511, and 1234, exhibited dramatic hair growth.
  • Example 5
  • A lotion comprising the following composition may be prepared.
    (%)
    95% Ethanol 80.0
    a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 10.0
    above
    α-Tocopherol acetate 0.01
    Ethylene oxide (40 mole) adducts of hardened 0.5
    castor oil
    purified water 9.0
    perfume and dye q.s.
  • Into 95% ethanol are added a heterocyclic thioester or ketone, α-tocopherol acetate, ethylene oxide (40 mole) adducts of hardened castor oil, perfume and a dye. The resulting mixture is stirred and dissolved, and purified water is added to the mixture to obtain a transparent liquid lotion.
  • 5 ml of the lotion may be applied once or twice per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • Example 6
  • A lotion comprising the following composition shown may be prepared.
    (%)
    95% Ethanol 80.0
    a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 0.005
    above
    Hinokitol 0.01
    Ethylene oxide (40 mole) adducts of hardened 0.5
    castor oil
    Purified water 19.0
    Perfume and dye q.s.
  • Into 95% ethanol are added a heterocyclic thioester or ketone, hinokitol, ethylene oxide (40 mole) adducts of hardened castor oil, perfume, and a dye. The resulting mixture is stirred, and purified water is added to the mixture to obtain a transparent liquid lotion.
  • The lotion may be applied by spraying once to 4 times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • Example 7
  • An emulsion may be prepared from A phase and B phase having the following compositions.
    (%)
    (A phase)
    Whale wax 0.5
    Cetanol 2.0
    Petrolatum 5.0
    Squalane 10.0
    Polyoxyethylene (10 mole) monostearate 2.0
    Sorbitan monooleate 1.0
    a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 0.01
    above
    (B phase)
    Glycerine 10.0
    Purified water 69.0
    Perfume, dye, and preservative q.s.
  • The A phase and the B phase are respectively heated and melted and maintained at 80° c. Both phases are then mixed and cooled under stirring to normal temperature to obtain an emulsion.
  • The emulsion may be applied by spraying once to four times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • Example 8
  • A cream may be prepared from A phase and B phase having the following compositions.
    (%)
    (A Phase)
    Fluid paraffin 5.0
    Cetostearyl alcohol 5.5
    Petrolatum 5.5
    Glycerine monostearate 33.0
    Polyoxyethylene (20 mole) 2-octyldodecyl 3.0
    ether
    Propylparaben 0.3
    (B Phase)
    a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as 0.8
    defined above
    Glycerine 7.0
    Dipropylene glycol 20.0
    Polyethylene glycol 4000 5.0
    Sodium Hexametaphosphate 0.005
    Purified water 44.895
  • The A phase is heated and melted, and maintained at 70° c. The B phase is added into the A phase and the mixture is stirred to obtain an emulsion. The emulsion is then cooled to obtain a cream.
  • The cream may be applied once to 4 times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • Example 9
  • A liquid comprising the following composition may be prepared.
    (%)
    Polyoxyethylene butyl ether 20.0
    Ethanol 50.0
    a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 0.001
    above
    Propylene glycol 5.0
    Polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil 0.4
    derivative (ethylene oxide 80 mole adducts)
    Perfume q.s.
    Purified water q.s.
  • Into ethanol are added polyoxypropylene butyl ether, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil, a heterocyclic thioester or ketone, and perfume. The resulting mixture is stirred, and purified water is added to the mixture to obtain a liquid.
  • The liquid may be applied once to 4 times per day to a site having marked baldness or alopecia.
  • Example 10
  • A shampoo comprising the following composition may be prepared.
    (%)
    Sodium laurylsulfate 5.0
    Triethanolamine laurylsulfate 5.0
    Betaine lauryldimethylaminoacetate 6.0
    Ethylene glycol distearate 2.0
    Polyethylene glycol 5.0
    a heterocyclic thioester or ketone as defined 5.0
    above
    Ethanol 2.0
    Perfume 0.3
    Purified water 69.7
  • Into 69.7 of purified water are added 5.0 g of sodium laurylsulfate, 5.0 g of triethanolamine laurylsulfate, 6.0 g of betaine lauryldimethyl-aminoacetate. Then a mixture obtained by adding 5.0 g of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone, 5.0 of polyethylene glycol, and 2.0 g of ethylene glycol distearate to 2.0 g of ethanol, followed by string, and 0.3 g of perfume are successively added. The resulting mixture is heated and subsequently cooled to obtain a shampoo.
  • The shampoo may be used on the scalp once or twice per day.
  • Example 11
  • A patient is suffering from alopecia senilis. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • Example 12
  • A patient is suffering from male pattern alopecia. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • Example 13
  • A patient is suffering from alopecia areata. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • Example 14
  • A patient is suffering from hair loss caused by skin lesions. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • Example 15
  • A patient is suffering from hair loss caused by tumors. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • Example 16
  • A patient is suffering from hair loss caused by a systematic disorder, such as a nutritional disorder or an internal secretion disorder. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • Example 17
  • A patient is suffering from hair loss caused by chemotherapy. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • Example 18
  • A patient is suffering from hair loss caused by radiation. A heterocyclic thioester or ketone as identified above, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, may be administered to the patient. Increased hair growth is expected to occur following treatment.
  • The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (41)

1. A method for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal, which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is non-immunosuppressive.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone has an affinity for an FKBP-type immunophilin.
4. The method of claim 3, wherein the FKBP-type immunophilin is FKBP-12.
5-36. (Canceled)
37. A pharmaceutical composition which comprises:
(i) an effective amount of a heterocyclic thioester or ketone for treating alopecia or promoting hair growth in an animal; and
(ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
38. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 37, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is non-immunosuppressive.
39. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 37, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone has an affinity for an FKBP-type immunophilin.
40. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 39, wherein the FKBP-type immunophilin is FKBP-12.
41. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 37, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is a compound of formula I
Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00022
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof,
wherein:
A and B, taken together with the nitrogen and carbon atoms to which they are respectively attached, form a 5-7 membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring containing, in addition to the nitrogen atom, one or more additional O, S, SO, SO2, N, NH, or NR2 heteroatom(s);
X is either O or S;
Z is either S, CH2, CHR1 or CR1R3;
W and Y are independently O, S, CH2 or H2;
R1 and R3 are independently C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, wherein said alkyl or alkenyl is substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of (Ar1)n, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with (Ar1)n, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and Ar2;
n is 1 or 2;
R2 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl or Arn, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C4 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and hydroxy; and
Ar1 and Ar2 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring, wherein said ring is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, and amino; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; and wherein the heterocyclic ring has 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S.
42. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 41, wherein the mono- or bicyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring is selected from the group consisting of naphthyl, indolyl, furyl, thiazolyl, thienyl, pyridyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, fluorenyl, and phenyl.
43. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 37, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is a compound of formula II
Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00023
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
n is 1 or 2;
X is O or S;
Z is selected from the group consisting of S, CH2, CHR1, and CR1R3;
R1 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C5 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C5 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and Ar1, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl or AR1 is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, nitro, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, hydroxy, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, amino, and Ar1;
R2 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl, and Ar1; and
Ar1 is phenyl, benzyl, pyridyl, fluorenyl, thioindolyl or naphthyl, wherein said Ar1 is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, nitro, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, and amino.
44. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 43, wherein:
n is 1; and
x is O.
45. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 44, wherein Z is CH2.
46. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 45, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of:
(2S)-2-({1 -Oxo-5-phenyl}-pentyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)pyrrolidine;
3,3-Dimethyl-1-[(2S)-2-(5-(3-pyridyl)pentanoyl)-1-pyrrolidine]-1, 2-pentanedione;
(2S) -2-({1-Oxo-4-phenyl}-butyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl)pyrrolidine;
(2S) -2-({1-Oxo-4-phenyl}-butyl-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl) pyrrolidine
2-({1-Oxo-4-phenyl}-butyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl) pyrrolidine;
1-{(2S)-2-[5,5-di (4-Fluorophenyl)pentanoyl]-2-pyrrolidine}-3,3-dimethyl-1,2-pentanedione; and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and solvates thereof.
47. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 44, wherein Z is S.
48. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 47, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of:
2-Phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
(3-Thioindolyl)methyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
2-Phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
2-Phenyl-1-ethyl (2S)-1-(1-cyclopencyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-Phenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(3-Pyridyl)-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-Phenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
4-Phenyl-1-butyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
4-Phenyl-1-butyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(3-Pyridyl)-1-propyl (2S)-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3,3-Diphenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3,3-Diphenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(2-Cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3,3-Di(para-Fluoro)phenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
4,4-Di(para-fluorophenyl)butyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(1-Naphthyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
2,2-Diphenylethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl) tetrahydro-1H-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(2-Naphthyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(3-Chlorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(1-Biphenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(2-Fluorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(3-Fluorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(2-Chlorophenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate;
3-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate; and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and solvates thereof.
49. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 48, wherein the compound is 3,3-Diphenyl-1-propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof.
50. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 48, wherein the compound is 3-(1-Naphthyl)propyl (2S)-1-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof.
51. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 48, wherein the compound is 2,2-Diphenylethyl (2S)-1-(3, 3-dimethyl-2-oxopencanoyl) tetrahydro-1H-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof.
52. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 48, wherein the compound is 3-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof.
53. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 48, wherein the compound is 3-(2-Naphthyl)propyl (2S)-i-(3, 3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarbothioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof.
54. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 43, wherein:
n is 1, and
x is S.
55. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 54, wherein Z is CH2.
56. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 54, wherein Z is S.
57. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 43, wherein:
n is 2; and
X is O.
58. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 57, wherein Z is CH2.
59. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 58, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of:
2-({1-Oxo-6-phenyl}-hexyl-1-(2-cyclohexyl-1,2-dioxoethyl ) piperidine;
3,3-Dimethyl-1-[2-(4-phenylpentanoyl)piperidino]-1,2-pentanedione; and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and solvates thereof.
60. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 57, wherein Z is S.
61. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 60, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of:
2-Phenyl-1-ethyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
2-Phenyl-1-ethyl 1-(2-phenyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
3-Phenyl-1-propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
4-Phenyl-1-butyl 1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylbutyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
1,5-Diphenyl-3-pentyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
1,5-Diphenyl-3-mercaptopentyl 1-(3-phenyl-1,2-dioxoethyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
3-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl 1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl) piperidine-2-carbothioate;
3-(para-Methoxyphenyl)-1-propyl 1-(2-phenyl-1,2-dioxoethyl) piperidine-2-carbothioate;
3-(1-Naphthyl)-1-propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxopentyl) piperidine-2-carbothioate;
2,2-Diphenylethyl (2S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
3,3-Diphenylpropyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
3-(2-Naphthyl)propyl (2R,S)-1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
4-Phenylbutyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
3-Phenylpropyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
3-(2-Chlorophenyl)propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate;
3-(2-Fluorophenyl)propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate; and
3-(3-Fluorophenyl)propyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate; and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and solvates thereof.
62. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 61, wherein the compound is 3,3-Diphenylpropyl 1-(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopentanoyl)-2-piperidinecarbothioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof.
63. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 43, wherein:
n is 2; and
X is S.
64. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 63, wherein Z is CH2.
65. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 63, wherein Z is S.
66. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 63, wherein Z is CHR1.
67. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 66, wherein the compound is 2-({1-Oxo-[2-{2′-phenyl}ethyl]-4-phenyl}-butyl-1-(3,3-dimethyl-1,2-dioxobutyl)piperidine.
68. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 37, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is a compound formula III
Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00024
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein: A, B, and C are independently CH2, O, S, SO, SO2, NH or NR2;
X is O or S;
Z is S, CH2, CHR1, or CR1R3;
R1 and R3 are independently C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, wherein said alkyl or alkenyl is substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of (Ar1)n, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with (Ar1)n, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and Ar2;
R2 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl or Ar1, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C4 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and hydroxy; and
Ar1 and Ar2 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring, wherein said ring is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, and amino; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; and wherein the heterocyclic ring contains 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S.
69. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 68, wherein:
A is CH2;
B is CH2 or S;
C is CH2 or NH;
X is O or S;
Z is S or CH2;
R1 is 2-phenethyl or 3-phenylpropyl; and
R2 is 1,1-dimethylpropyl.
70. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 37, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is a compound is of formula IV
Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00025
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
A, B, C and D are independently CH2, O, S, SO, SO2, NH, or NR2;
X is O or S;
Z is S, CH2, CHR1, or CR1R3;
R1 and R3 are independently C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, wherein said alkyl or alkenyl is substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of (Ar1)n, C3-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with (Ar1)n, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl substituted with C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and Ar2;
n is 1 or 2;
R2 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl or C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl or Ar1, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C4 straight or branched chain alkenyl, and hydroxy; and
Ar1 and Ar2 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring, wherein said ring is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, and amino; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; and wherein the heterocyclic ring has 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S.
71. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 70, wherein:
A is CH2;
B is CH2;
C is S or O;
D is CH2;
X is O;
Z is CH2 or S;
R1 is 3-phenylpropyl or 2-phenethyl; and
R2 is 1,1-dimethylpropyl.
72. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 37, wherein the heterocyclic thioester or ketone is a compound of formula V
Figure US20050059693A1-20050317-C00026
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, wherein:
V is C, N or S;
A and B, taken together with V and the carbon atom to which they are respectively attached, form a 5-7 membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring containing, in addition to V, one or more heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO, SO2, N, NH, and NR4;
R4 is either C1-C9 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C9 straight or branched chain alkenyl, C3-C9 cycloalkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkenyl, or Ar3, wherein R4 is either unsubstituted or substituted with one or more substituent(s) independently selected from the group consisting of halo, haloalkyl, carbonyl, carboxy, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, C1-C6 straight or branched chain alkyl, C2-C6 straight or branched chain alkenyl, Cl-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, thioalkyl, alkylthio, sulfhydryl, amino, alkylamino, aminoalkyl, aminocarboxyl, and Ar4;
Ar3 and Ar4 are independently an alicyclic or aromatic, mono-, bi- or tricyclic, carbo- or heterocyclic ring; wherein the individual ring size is 5-8 members; wherein said heterocyclic ring contains 1-6 heteroatom(s) independently selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S; and
R1, R2, W, X, Y, and Z are as defined in claim 41 above.
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