(2R,4R)-5-(5′-chloro-2′-fluorobiphenyl-4-yl)-2-hydroxy-4-[(5-methyloxazole-2-carbonyl)amino]pentanoic acid
In one aspect, the invention relates to a compound of the structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a crystalline form of this compound, having neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising this compound; methods of using this compound; and processes for preparing this compound.
1. A method of treating a disease mediated at least in part by neprilysin in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising a crystalline form of a compound or salt of Formula (1):
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by a powder x-ray diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 14.19±0.2 and 21.15±0.2 degrees 2θ.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the powder x-ray diffraction pattern further comprises at least one peak selected from 8.48±0.2, 17.03±0.2, and 25.41±0.2 degrees 2θ.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the powder x-ray diffraction pattern further comprises at least one peak selected from 20.59±0.2, 24.45±0.2, 24.78±0.2, 25.67±0.2, 27.67±0.2, and 30.73±0.2 degrees 2θ.
5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by a differential scanning calorimetry thermogram comprising an endotherm in the range of 165 to 169° C.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound of Formula (1) is a free acid.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disease is selected from hypertension, heart failure, and renal disease.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the renal disease is chronic kidney disease.
9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising administering a therapeutic agent selected from an AT1 receptor antagonist, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, a renin inhibitor, and a diuretic, or a combination thereof.
10. A method of inhibiting activity of a neprilysin enzyme, comprising contacting the neprilysin enzyme with a composition comprising a crystalline form of a compound or salt of Formula (1):
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by a powder x-ray diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 14.19±0.2 and 21.15±0.2 degrees 2θ.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the powder x-ray diffraction pattern further comprises at least one peak selected from 8.48±0.2, 17.03±0.2, and 25.41±0.2 degrees 2θ.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by a differential scanning calorimetry thermogram comprising an endotherm in the range of 165 to 169° C.
14. A method of treating cardiovascular disease or renal disease in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising a crystalline form of a compound or salt of Formula (1):
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by a powder x-ray diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 14.19±0.2 and 21.15±0.2 degrees 2θ.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the powder x-ray diffraction pattern further comprises at least one peak selected from 8.48±0.2, 17.03±0.2, and 25.41±0.2 degrees 2θ.
17. The method of claim 15 , wherein the crystalline form is characterized by a differential scanning calorimetry thermogram comprising an endotherm in the range of 165 to 169° C.
18. The method of claim 14 , wherein the cardiovascular disease is hypertension or heart failure.
19. The method of claim 14 , wherein the renal disease is chronic kidney disease.
20. The method of claim 14 , further comprising administering a therapeutic agent selected from an AT1 receptor antagonist, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, a renin inhibitor, and a diuretic, or a combination thereof.