-Optimization of LpxC Inhibitors for Antibacterial Activity and Cardiovascular Safety.

We report here the effort beyond ACHN-975 to discover LpxC inhibitors optimized for enzyme potency, antibacterial activity, pharmacokinetics, and cardiovascular safety. Based on overall profile, 26 (LPXC-516, (S)-N-(2-(hydroxyamino)-1-(3-methoxy-1,1-dioxidothietan-3-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-4-(6-hydroxyhexa-1,3-diyn-1-yl)benzamide) was chosen for further development. A phosphate prodrug of 26 was developed that provided solubility of >30 mg/mL for parenteral administration and conversion to the active drug with a T1/2 of approximately 2 minutes. Unexpectedly, and despite our optimization efforts, the prodrug of 26 still possesses a therapeutic window insufficient to support further clinical development.
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Source: ChemMedChem - July 7, 2019 Category: Chemistry Authors: Cohen F, Aggen JB, Andrews LD, Assar Z, Boggs J, Choi T, Dozzo P, Easterday AN, Haglund CM, Hildebrandt DJ, Holt MC, Joly K, Jubb A, Kamal Z, Kane TR, Konradi AW, Krause KM, Linsell MS, Machajewski TD, Miroshnikova O, Moser HE, Nieto V, Phan T, Plato C, S Tags: ChemMedChem Source Type: research