IP Library Granted Patent US 12,378,186
Granted Patent B2
US 12,378,186 · App. 17/195,391 · Granted Aug 5, 2025

Inhibitors of meprin α and β

Inventors: Michael Wermann (Halle, DE); Mirko Buchholz (Halle, DE); Hans-Ulrich Demuth (Halle, DE); Daniel Ramsbeck (Halle, DE); Dagmar Schlenzig (Halle, DE); Stephan Schilling (Halle, DE)
Assignee: Vivoryon Therapeutics N.V.
C07C259/06C07C255/58C07D207/16C07D213/36C07D317/58C07D317/64C07D319/18
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Patent No.
US 12,378,186
App. No.
17/195,391
Granted
Aug 5, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention relates to novel hydroxamic acid derivatives as inhibitors of meprin β and/or α, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods for treatment or prophylaxis of diseases or conditions, especially such that are related to meprin β and/or α, and compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such methods.

Claims (47)

1. A compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is represented by the following Formula V:

wherein:

R 1 is joined together with R 3 to form a heterocyclic ring;

R 2 is 3-carboxyphenyl; and

R 4 is H.

2. A compound represented by the following Formula I, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

wherein:

n=1;

R 1 is selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl;

R 2 is selected the group consisting of 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl, 3-carboxyphenyl, 4-carboxyphenyl, 3-carboxy-4-methoxyphenyl, 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxyphenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 4-cyanophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 2,6-difluoro-4-methoxyphenyl, 3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, and 4-methylphenyl;

Each R 3 is H;

Each R 4 is H; and

X is —CH 2 —.

3. A compound represented by the following Formula I, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

wherein:

n=1;

R 1 is selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl; wherein said alkyl may be joined together with R 3 to form a ring;

R 2 is 3-carboxyphenyl;

R 3 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, methyl, ethyl, 1-propyl, 2 propyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, and 2-carboxyethyl; and each of said arylalkyl, heteroaryl, and heteroarylalkyl can be optionally substituted;

R 4 is H; and

X is —CH 2 —.

4. A compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, selected from the group consisting of:

5. A pharmaceutical composition comprising:

the compound according to claim 2 , its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

6. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to claim 2 to a subject in need thereof.

7. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition selected from Alzheimer's disease, nephritis, renal injury, renal ischemic injury, ischemic acute tubular necrosis, acute renal failure, bladder inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation, colitis, fibrosis, fibrotic conditions, keloids, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease (ILD), cancer, and colorectal cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to claim 2 to a subject in need thereof.

8. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 5 to a subject in need thereof.

9. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition selected from Alzheimer's disease, nephritis, renal injury, renal ischemic injury, ischemic acute tubular necrosis, acute renal failure, bladder inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation, colitis, fibrosis, fibrotic conditions, keloids, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease (ILD), cancer, and colorectal cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 5 to a subject in need thereof.

10. A pharmaceutical composition comprising:

a compound represented by the following Formula I, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient;

wherein:

n=1;

R 1 is selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl; wherein said alkyl may be joined together with R 3 to form a ring;

R 2 is 3-carboxyphenyl;

R 3 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, C 1-4 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, and heteroarylalkyl; each of which can be optionally substituted; wherein said alkyl may be joined together with R 1 to form a ring;

R 4 is H; and

X is —CH 2 —.

11. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to claim 3 to a subject in need thereof.

12. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition selected from Alzheimer's disease, nephritis, renal injury, renal ischemic injury, ischemic acute tubular necrosis, acute renal failure, bladder inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation, colitis, fibrosis, fibrotic conditions, keloids, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease (ILD), cancer, and colorectal cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to claim 3 to a subject in need thereof.

13. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 10 to a subject in need thereof.

14. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition selected from Alzheimer's disease, nephritis, renal injury, renal ischemic injury, ischemic acute tubular necrosis, acute renal failure, bladder inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation, colitis, fibrosis, fibrotic conditions, keloids, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease (ILD), cancer, and colorectal cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 10 to a subject in need thereof.

15. A pharmaceutical composition comprising:

the compound according to claim 4 , its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

16. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to claim 4 to a subject in need thereof.

17. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition selected from Alzheimer's disease, nephritis, renal injury, renal ischemic injury, ischemic acute tubular necrosis, acute renal failure, bladder inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation, colitis, fibrosis, fibrotic conditions, keloids, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease (ILD), cancer, and colorectal cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, its individual enantiomers, its individual diastereoisomers, its hydrates, its solvates, its crystal forms, its individual tautomers or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to claim 4 to a subject in need thereof.

18. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 15 to a subject in need thereof.

19. A method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition selected from Alzheimer's disease, nephritis, renal injury, renal ischemic injury, ischemic acute tubular necrosis, acute renal failure, bladder inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation, colitis, fibrosis, fibrotic conditions, keloids, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease (ILD), cancer, and colorectal cancer, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 15 to a subject in need thereof.

Assignments (4)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE ASSIGNEE NAME PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 058556 FRAME: 0053. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Feb 28, 2022
From: VIVORYON THERAPEUTICS AG
To: VIVORYON THERAPEUTICS N.V
Reel/Frame 059262/0001 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 26, 2021
From: VIVORYON THERAPEUTICS AG
To: VIVORIAN THERAPEUTICS N.V
Reel/Frame 058556/0053 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 13, 2021
From: WERMANN, MICHAEL; BUCHHOLZ, MIRKO; DEMUTH, HANS-ULRICH; RAMSBECK, DANIEL; SCHLENZIG, DAGMAR; SCHILLING, STEPHAN
To: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
Reel/Frame 055901/0485 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 13, 2021
From: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
To: VIVORYON THERAPEUTICS AG
Reel/Frame 055901/0665 →
Priority Claims (1)
EP 16165804 · Apr 18, 2016 · regional
Continuity (2)
Continuation 16094460
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