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4-Amino-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6 H)-ones as Inhaled Phosphodiesterase Type 4 (PDE4) Inhibitors: Structural Biology and Structure-Activity Relationships
Roberts, Richard S.,Sevilla, Sara,Ferrer, Manel,Taltavull, Joan,Hernández, Bego?a,Segarra, Victor,Gràcia, Jordi,Lehner, Martin D.,Gavaldà, Amadeu,Andrés, Miriam,Cabedo, Judit,Vilella, Dolors,Eichhorn, Peter,Calama, Elena,Carcasona, Carla,Miralpeix, Montserrat
, p. 2472 - 2489 (2018/03/26)
Rational design of a novel template of naphthyridinones rapidly led to PDE4 inhibitors with subnanomolar enzymatic potencies. X-ray crystallography confirmed the binding mode of this novel template. We achieved compounds with double-digit picomolar enzymatic potencies through further structure-based design by targeting both the PDE4 enzyme metal-binding pocket and occupying the solvent-filled pocket. A strategy for lung retention and long duration of action based on low aqueous solubility was followed. In vivo efficacies were measured in a rat lung neutrophilia model by suspension microspray and dry powder administration. Suspension microspray of potent compounds showed in vivo efficacy with a clear dose-response. Despite sustained lung levels, dry powder administration performed much less well and without proper dose-response, highlighting clear differences between the two formulations. This indicates a deficiency in the low aqueous solubility strategy for long duration lung efficacy.