Title of Invention

8-SUBSTITUTED BENZOAZEPINES AS TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR MODULATORS

Abstract Provided are compositions and methods useful for modulation of signaling through the Toll-like receptors TLR7 and/or TLR8. The compositions and methods have use in the treatment of autoimmunity, inflammation allergy, asthma, graft rejection, graft versus host disease, infection, sepsis, cancer and immunodeficiency.
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8-SUBSHTUTED BENZOAZEPINES AS TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR MODULATORS
This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119 of United States
provisional patent application number 60/710,004, filed August 19, 2005, the contents of
which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating immune function.
More specifically, this invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating TLR7-
and/or TLR8-mediated signaling.
Description of the state of the art
Stimulation of the immune system, which includes stimulation of either or both innate
immunity and adaptive immunity, is a. complex phenomenon that can result in either
protective or adverse physiologic outcomes for the host. In recent years there has been
increased interest in the mechanisms underlying innate immunity, which is believed to initiate
and support adaptive immunity. This interest has been fueled in part by the recent discovery
of a family of highly conserved pattern recognition receptor proteins known as Toll-like
receptors (TLRs) believed to be involved in innate immunity as receptors for pathogen-
associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). Compositions and methods useful for modulating
innate immunity are therefore of great interest, as they may affect therapeutic approaches to
conditions involving autoinununity, inflammation, allergy, asthma, graft rejection, graft
versus host disease (GvHD), infection, cancer, and immunodeficiency.
Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are type I transmembrane proteins that allow organisms
(including mammals) to detect microbes and initiate an innate immune response (Beutler, B.,
Nature 2004, 430:257-263). They contain homologous cytoplasmic domains and leucine-rich
extracellular domains and typically form homodimers that sense extracellular (or internalized)
signals and subsequently initiate a signal transduction cascade via adaptor molecules such as
MyD88 (myeloid differentiation factor 88), There is such high homology in the cytoplasmic
domains of the TLRs that, initially, it was suggested that similar signaling pathways exist for
all TLRs (Re, F., Strominger, J. L., Immunobiology 2004, 209:191-198). Indeed, all TLRs
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derived from TLR activation appears unique to each TLR. Additionally, the signaling
pathway that TLRs stimulate is very similar to the pathway that the cytokine receptor IL-1R
induces. This may be due to the homology that these receptors share, i.e., TIR (Toll/EL-IR
homology) domains. Once the TIR domain is activated in TLRs and MyD88 is recruited,
activation of the IRAK family of serme/threonine kinases results which eventually promotes
the degradation of Ik-B and activation of NF-kB (Means T. K., et al. Life Sci. 2000, 68:241-
258). While it appears that this cascade is designed to allow extracellular stimuli to promote
intracellular events, there is evidence that some TLRs migrate to endosomes where signaling
can also be initiated. This process may allow for intimate contact with engulfed microbes and
fits with the role that these receptors play in the innate immune response (Underbill, D. M.. ct
al.. Nature 1999, 401:811-815). This process might also allow host nucleic acids, released by
damaged tissues (for example, in inflammatory disease) or apoptosis to trigger a response via
endosomal presentation. Among mammals, there are 11 TLRs that coordinate this rapid
response. A hypothesis put forward years ago (Janeway, C. A., Jr., Cold Spring Harb. Symp.
Quant. Biol. 1989, 54:1-13) that the innate immune response initiates the adaptive immune
response through the pattern of TLR activation caused by microbes has now been
substantiated. Thus, the pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) presented by a
diverse group of infectious organisms results in a innate immune response involving certain
cytokines, chemokines and growth factors followed by a precise adaptive immune response
tailored to the infectious pathogen via antigen presentation resulting in antibody production
and cytotoxic T cell generation.
Gram-negative bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) has long been appreciated as an
adjuvant and immune-stimulant and as a pharmacological tool for inducing an inflammatory
reaction in mammals similar to septic shock. Using a genetic approach, TLR4 was identified
as the receptor for LPS. The discovery that LPS is an agonist of TLR4 illustrates the
usefulness of TLR modulation for vaccine and human disease therapy (Aderem, A.; Ulevitch,
R. J., Nature 2000, 406:782-787). It is now appreciated that various TLR agonists can
activate B cells, neutrophils, mast cells, eosinophils, endothelial cells and several types of
epithelia in addition to regulating proliferation and apoptosis of certain cell types.
To date, TLR7 and TLR8, which are somewhat similar, have been characterized as
receptors for single-stranded RNA found in endosomal compartments and thus thought to be
important for the immune response to viral challenge. Imiquimod, an approved topical anti-
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clinical efficacy in certain skin disorders (Miller R. L., et al., Int. J. Immunopharm. 1999,
21:1-14). This small molecule drug has been described as a structural mimetic of ssRNA.
TLR8 was first described in 2000 (Du, X., et al., European Cytokine Network 2000 (Sept.),
11(3):362-371) and was rapidly ascribed to being involved with the innate immune response
to viral infection (Miettinen, M., et al., Genes and Immunity 2001 (Oct), 2(6):349-355).
Recently it was reported that certain imidazoquhioline compounds having antiviral
activity are ligands of TLR7 and TLR8 (Hemmi H., et al. (2002) Nat. Immunol. 3:196-200;
.Turk M., et al. (2002) Nat. Immunol. 3:499). Imidazoquinolines are potent synthetic activators
of immune cells with antiviral and antitumor properties. Using macrophages from wildtype
and MyD88-deficieni mice, Hemmi et al. recently reported that two imidazoquinolines,
imiquimod and resiquimod (R848), induce tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukm-12
(IL-12) and activate NF-KB only in wildtype cells, consistent with activation through a TLR
(Hemmi H., et al. (2002) Nat. Immunol. 3:196-200). Macrophages from mice deficient in
TLR7 but not other TLRs produced no detectable cytokines in response to these
imidazoquinolines. In addition, the imidazoquinolines induced dose-dependent proliferation
of splenic B cells and the activation of intracellular signaling cascades in cells from wildtype
but not TLR7-/- mice. Luciferase analysis established that expression of human TLR7, but
not TLR2 or TLR4, in human embryonic kidney cells results in NF-KB activation in response
to resiquimod. The findings of Hemmi et al. thus suggest that these inuIazoquinoline
compounds are non-natural ligands of TLR7 that can induce signaling through TLR7.
Recently it was reported that R848 is also a ligand for human TLR8 (Jurk M., et al. (2002)
Nat. Immunol. 3:499).
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The compositions described herein are useful for modulating immune responses in
vitro and in vivo. Such compositions will find use in a number of clinical applications, such as
in methods for treating conditions involving unwanted immune activity, including
inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
More specifically, one aspect of this invention provides a compound of Formula I


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and metabolites, solvates, tautomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs
thereof, wherein Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5a, R5b, and R5c are as defined hereinbelow.
The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of
Formula I or a solvate., pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug, metabolite, or pharmaceutically
acceptable salt thereof.
The inventive compounds may be used advantageously in combination with other
known therapeutic agents. Accordingly, this invention also relates to pharmaceutical
compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a
solvate, pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug, metabolite, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof, in combination with a second therapeutic agent.
This invention further provides methods of modulating TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated
signaling, comprising contacting a cell expressing TLR7 and/or TLR8 with an effective
amount of a compound of Formula I, or a solvate, pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug,
metabolite, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In one aspect, the method inhibits
TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated immunostimulatory signaling.
This invention further provides methods of modulating TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated
irnmunostimulation in a subject, comprising administering to a patient having or at risk of
developing TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated immunostimulation a compound of Formula I, or a
solvate, pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug, metabolite, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof, in an amount effective to inhibit or promote TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated
immunostimulation in the subject.
This invention further provides methods of treating a condition or disorder treatable by
modulation of TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated cellular activities, comprising administering to a
warm-blooded animal, such as a mammal, for example a human, having or at risk of
developing said condition or disorder a compound of Formula I, or a solvate, metabolite,
pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in an
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This invention further provides methods of modulating the immune system of a
mammal, comprising administering to a mammal a compound of Formula I, or a solvate,
metabolite, pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
in an amount effective to modulate said immune system.
Further provided is a compound of Formula I, or a solvate, pharmaceutically
acceptable prodrug, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use as a medicament in the
treatment of the diseases or conditions described herein in a mammal, for example, a human,
suffering from such disease or condition. Also provided is the use of a compound of Formula
I, or a solvate, metabolite, pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug, or pharmaceutical!)'
acceptable salt thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for the. treatment of the diseases
and conditions described herein in a mammal, for example a human, suffering from such
disorder.
This invention further provides kits comprising one or more compounds of Formula I,
or a solvate, metabolite, pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug, or pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof. The kit may further comprise a second compound or formulation comprising a
second pharmaceutical agent.
Additional advantages and novel features of this invention shall be set forth in part in
the description that follows, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon
examination of the following specification or may be learned by the practice of the invention.
The advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the
instrumentalities, combinations, compositions, and methods particularly pointed out in the
appended claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the
specification, illustrate nonJimiting embodiments of the present invention, and together with
the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
In the Figures;
Figure 1 shows a reaction scheme for the synthesis of compound 7.
Figure 2 shows a reaction scheme for the synthesis of compound 8.
Figure 3 shows a reaction scheme for the synthesis of compound 12.
Figure 4 shows a reaction scheme for the synthesis of compound 24.

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DETABLED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In certain aspects, the invention provides compositions and methods useful for
modulating TLR7- and/or 1LR8-mediated signaling. More specifically, one aspect of this
invention provides a compound of Formula I

and metabolites, solvates, tautomers, and pharmaceutical!)' acceptable salts and
prodrugs thereof, wherein:
Y is CF2CF3, CF2CF2R6, or an aryl or heteroaryl ring, wherein said aryl and heteroaryl
rings are substituted with one or more groups independently selected from alkenyl, alkynyl,
Br, CN, OH, NR6R7, C(=0)R8, NR6S02R7, (C,-C6 alkyl)amino, R60C(-0)CH=CH2-, SR6
and S02R6, and wherein said aryl and heteroaryl rings are optionally further substituted with
one or more groups independently selected from F, CI, CF3, CF3O-, HCF2O-, alkyl,
heteroalkyl and ArO-;
R1, R3 and R4 are independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl,
cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl are
optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, F, CI, Br, I, CN, OR6, NR6R7, C(=0)R6, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6, C(=0)NR6R7, (Cr
C6 alkyl)amino, CH3OCH20-, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and SOaR6,
or R3 and R4 together with the atom to which they are attached form a saturated or
partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring, wherein said carbocyclic ring is optionally substituted
with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, F, CI, Br, I, CN,
OR6, NR7, C(=0)R6, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6, CNRV, (CrC6 alkyl)amino,
CH3OCH2O-, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and S02R6;
R2 and R8 are independently selected from H, OR6, NRV, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,
heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl, wherein said
alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and
heteroaryl are optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from

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alkyl, aJkenyl, alkynyl, F, CI, Br, I, CN, OR6, NR6R7, C(=0)R6, C(=0)0R6, 0C(=0)R6,
C(=0)NR6R7, (C,-C6 alkyl)amino, CH3OCH20-, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and
S02R6;
R5a, R5b5 and R5c are independently H, F, CI, Br, I, OMe, CH3, CH2F, CHF2 or CF3;
and
R6 and R7 are independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl,
cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, ary! and heteroaryl are
optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, P, CI, Br, I, CN, OR6, NR6R7, C(=0)Rfc, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6, C(=0)NR6R7, (Cr
C6 alkyl)amino, CH3OCH20-, RGOC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and S02R6,
or R6 and R7 together with the atom to which they are attached form a saturated or
partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring is optionally substituted
with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, F, CI, Br, I, CN,
OR6, NR6R7, C(=0)R6, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6, C(=0)NR6R7, (Cj-C6 alkyl)amino,
CH3OCH20-, R60C(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and S02R6.
In certain embodiments, R1, R3 and R4 are each hydrogen.
In certain embodiments, R5a, R5b and R5c are each hydrogen.
In certain embodiments of said compound of Formula I, R2 is OR6. In certain
embodiments, R6 is alkyl, such as (l-4C)alkyl. In particular embodiments, R6 is ethyl.
In certain embodiments of said compound of Formula I, R2 is NR6R7. In certain
embodiments, R6 and R7 are independently H, alkyl, such as (l-6C)alkyl, or heteroalkyl, such
as (l-4C)alkoxy(2-4C)alkyl. In particular embodiments, R6 and R7 are independently H,
ethyl, propyl, or CH2CH2OCH3.
In certain embodiments of said compound of Formula I, Y is aryl, such as phenyl. In
certain embodiments, said aryl is substituted with C(=0)R8, such as in para-R8C(=0)phenyl.
In certain embodiments, R8 is OR6, NR7 or heterocycloalkyl. In certain embodiments, R6
andR7 are independently H or alkyl, such as (l-6C)alkyl. In certain other embodiments, R6
and R7 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 4-6 membered
azacycloalkyl ring, such as pyrrolidinyl. In particular embodiments, Y is

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In certain embodiments of said compound of Formula I, Y is CF2CF3.
The term "alky!" as used herein refers to a saturated linear or branched-chain
monovalent hydrocarbon radical having one to twelve, including one to ten carbon atoms, one
to six carbon atoms and one to four carbon atoms, wherein the alkyl radical may be optionally
substituted independently with one or more substituents described below. Examples of alkyl
radicals include C]-C]2 hydrocarbon moieties such as, but not limited to: methyl (Me, -CH3),
ethyl (Et, -CH?.CH3)J 1-propyl (n-Pr, n-propyl, -CH2CH2CH3), 2-propyl (i-Pr, i-propyL
-CH(CH3)2), 1-butyl (n-Bu, n-buryl, -CH2CH2CH2CH3), 2-methyl-l-propyl (i-Bu, i-butyl,
-CH2CH(CH3)2), 2-butyl (s-Bu, s-butyl, -CH(CH3)CH2CH3), 2-methyl-2-propyl (t-Bu, t-butyl,
-C(CH3)3), 1-pentyl (n-pentyl, -CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3), 2-pentyl (-CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH3), 3-
penryl (-CH(CH2CH3)2), 2-methyl-2-butyl (-C(CH3)2CH2CH3), 3-methyl-2-buty]
(-CH(CH3)CH(CH3)2), 3-methyl-l-butyl (-CH2CH2CH(CH3)2), 2-methyl-l-butyl
(-CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3)3 1-hexyl (-CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3), 2-hexyl
(-CH(CH3)CH2CH2CH2CH3), 3-hexyl (-CH(CH2CH3)(CH2CH2CH3)), 2~methyl-2-pentyl
(-C(CH3)2CH2CH2CH3)5 3-methyl-2-pentyl (-CH(CH3)CH(CH3)CH2CH3)3 4-methyl-2-pentyl
(-CH(CH-,)CH2CH(CH3)2); 3-methyl-3-pent>d (-C(CH3)(CH2CH3)2), 2-methyh3-pentyl
(-CH(CH2CH3)CH(CH3)2), 2,3-dimethyl-2-butyl (-C(CH3)2CH(CH3)2), 3,3-dimethyl-2-butyl
(-CH(CH3)C(CH3)3,1-heptyl, and 1-octyl.
The term "alkenyl" refers to a linear or branched-chain monovalent hydrocarbon
radical having two to 10 carbon atoms, including two to six carbon atoms and two to four
carbon atoms, and at least one double bond, and includes, but is not limited to, ethenyl,
propenyl, l-but-3-enyl, l-pent-3-enyl, l-hex-5-enyl and the like, wherein the alkenyl radical
may be optionally substituted independently with one or more substituents described herein,
and includes radicals having "cis" and "trans" orientations, or alternatively, "E" and "Z"
orientations. The term "alkenyl" includes allyl.
The term "alkynyl" refers to a linear or branched monovalent hydrocarbon radical of
two to twelve carbon atoms, including two to 10 carbon atoms, two to six carbon atoms and
two to four carbon atoms, containing at least one triple bond. Examples include, but are not

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limited to, ethynyl, propynyl, butynyl, pentyn-2-yl and the like, wherein the alkynyl radical
may be optionally substituted independently with one or more substituents described herein.
The terms "carbocycle," "carbocyclyl," or "cycloalkyl". are used interchangeably
herein and refer to saturated or partially unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon radical having from
three to twelve carbon atoms, including from three to ten carbon atoms and from three to six
carbon atoms. The term "cycloalkyl" includes monocyclic and polycyclic (e.g., bicyclic and
tricyclic) cycloalkyl structures, wherein the polycyclic structures optionally include a
saturated or partially unsaturated cycloalkyl fused to a-saturated or partially unsaturated
cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl ring or an aryi or heteroaryl ring. Examples of cycloalkyl
groups include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyL cyclohutyl, cyclopcntyl, cyclohexy],
cycloheptyl, and the like. Bicyclic carbocycles have 7 to 12 ring atoms, e.g. arranged as a
bicyclo [4,5], [5,5], [5,6] or [6,6] system, or 9 or 10 ring atoms arranged as a bicyclo [5,6] or
[6,6] system, or as bridged systems such as'bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, and
bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane. The cycloalkyl may be optionally substituted independently at one or
more substitutable positions with one or more substituents described herein. Such cycloalkyl
groups may be optionally substituted with, for example, one or more groups independently
selected from C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, cyano, nitro, amino, mono(Ci-
C6)alkylamino, di(C]-C6)alkylamino, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C1-C6
hajoalkoxy, amino(Ci-C6)alkyl, mono(Ci-C6)alkylamino(Ci-C6)alkyl and di(Ci-
C6)alkylamino(C;-Cg)alkyl.
The term "cycloalkenyl" refers to a partially unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon radical
having from three to ten carbon atoms, including from three to six carbon atoms, and having
at least one double bond vvdthin the carbocycle.
The term "heteroalkyl" refers to saturated linear or branched-chain monovalent
hydrocarbon radical of one to twelve carbon atoms, including from one to six carbon atoms
and from one to four carbon atoms, wherein at least one of the carbon atoms is replaced with a
heteroatom selected from N, 0, or S, and wherein the radical may be a carbon radical or
heteroatom radical (i.e., the heteroatom may appear in the middle or at the end of the radical).
The heteroalkyl radical may be optionally substituted independently with one or more
substituents described herein. The term "heteroalkyl" encompasses alkoxy and heteroalkoxy
radicals.
The terms "heterocycloalkyl," "heterocycle" and "hetercyclyl" are used
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to 8 ring atoms in which at least one ring atom is a heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen
and sulfur, the remaining ring atoms being C, where one or more ring atoms may be
optionally substituted independently with one or more substituents described below. The
radical may be a carbon radical or heteroatom radical. The term "heterocycle" includes
heterocycloalkoxy. The term further includes fused ring systems which include a heterocycle
fused to an aromatic group. "Heterocycloalkyl" also includes radicals where heterocycle
radicals are fused with aromatic or heteroaromatic rings. Examples of heterocycloalkyl rings
include, but are not limited to. pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl,
tetrahydrothienyL tetany dropyrairy], dihydropyranyl, letrahydrothiopyranyl, piperidino.
morpholino, thiomorpholino, thioxairyl, piperazinyl. homopiperazinyl. azetidiny], oxetanyl,
thietanyl, homopiperidinyl, oxepanyl. thiepanji, oxazepinyl, diazepinyl, thiazepinyl, 1,2,3,6-
tetrahydropyridinyl, 2-pyrrolinyl, 3-pyrrolinyl, indolinyl, 2H-pyranyl, 4H-pyranyl, dioxanyl,
1,3-dioxolanyl, pyrazolinyl, dithianyl, dithiolanyl, dihydropyranyl, dihydrothienyl,
dihydrofuranyl, pyrazolidinylimidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, 3-azabicyco[3.1.0]hexanyl, 3-
azabicyclo[4.].0]heptanyl, azabicyclo[2.2.2]hexanyl, 3H-indolyl quinolizinyl and N-pyridyl
ureas. Spiro moieties are also included within the scope of this definition. The foregoing
groups, as derived from the groups listed above, may be C-attached or N-attached where such
is possible. For instance, a group derived from pyrrole may be pyrrol-1-yl (N-attached) or
pyrrol-3-yl (C-attached). Further, a group derived from imidazole may be imidazol-1-yl (re-
attached) or imidazol-3-yl (C-attached). An example of a heterocyclic group wherein 2 ring
carbon atoms are substituted with oxo (=0) moieties is 1,1-dioxo-thiomorpholinyl. The
heterocycle groups herein are tmsubstituted or, as specified, substituted in one or more
substitutable positions with various groups. For example, such heterocycle groups may be
optionally substituted with, for example, one or more groups independently selected from C\-
C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, cyano, nitro, amino, mono(Ci-C6)alkylamino,
di(Ci-Ce)aIkylamino, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C1-C6 haloalkoxy,
amino(Ci-C6)alkyl, mono(Ci-C6)alkylamino(Ci-C6)alkyl or d(CrC6)alkylamino(Ci-C6)alkyl.
The term "aryl" refers to a monovalent aromatic carbocyclic radical having a single
ring (e.g., phenyl), multiple rings (e.g., biphenyl), or multiple condensed rings in which at
least one is aromatic, (e.g., 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthyl, naphthyl, etc.), which is optionally
substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from, for example, halogen,
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The term "heteroaiyl" refers to a monovalent aromatic radical of 5-, 6-, or 7-
membered rings and includes fused ring systems (at least one of which is aromatic) of 5-10
atoms containing at least one and up to four heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and
sulfur. Examples of heteroaryl groups are pyridinyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazolyl,
triazolyl, pyrazinyl, tetrazolyl, furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl,
pyrrolyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, indolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzofuranyl, cinnolinyl,
indazolyl, indolizinyl, phthalazinyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, isoindolyl, pteridinyl, purinyl,
oxadiazolyl, triazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, furazanyl, benzofurazanyl, bcnzothiophenyl.
benzothiazeiyl, benzoxazolyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, naphthyridinyL and furopyridinyl.
Spiro moieties are also included within the scope of this definition. Heteroaryl groups are
optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from, for
example, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and hydroxy.
The term "halogen" represents fluorine, bromine, chlorine, and iodine.
The term "oxo" represents =0.
In general, the various moieties or functional groups of the compounds of Formula I
may be optionally substituted by one or more substituents. Examples of substituents suitable
for purposes of this invention include, but are not limited to, oxo, halogen, cyano, nitro,
trifiuoromethyl, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, azido, -NR"S02R', -S02NR'R", -C(0)R',
-C(0)OR', -OC(0)R', -NR-CCOPR', -NR"C(0)R', -C(0)NR,R", -NR'R", -NRmC(0)N'R",
-NR"'C(NCN)NR,R", -OR', aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclyl, and
heterocyclylalkyl, where R', R" and R'" are independently H, alkyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl,
heterocycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heteroaryl.
It is to be understood that in instances where two or more radicals are used in
succession to define a substituent attached to a structure, the first named radical is considered
to be terminal and the last named radical is considered to be attached to the structure in
question. Thus, for example, an arylalkyl radical is attached to the structure in question by the
alkyl group.
The compounds of this invention may possess one or more asymmetric centers; such
compounds can therefore be produced as individual (R)- or (S)-stereoisomers or as mixtures
thereof. Unless indicated otherwise, the description or naming of a particular compound in
the specification and claims is intended to include both individual enantiomers, diastereomers
mixtures, racemic or otherwise, thereof. Accordingly, this invention also includes all such
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Fonnula I. Diastereomeric mixtures can be separated into their individual diastereomers on
the basis of their physical chemical differences by methods known to those skilled in the art,
for example, by chromatography or fractional crystallization. Enantiomers can be separated
by converting the enantiomer mixture into a diastereomeric mixture by reaction with an
appropriate optically active compound (e.g., alcohol), separating the diastereomers and
converting (e.g., hydrolyzing) the individual diastereomers to the corresponding pure
enantiomers. Enantiomers can also be separated by use of a chiral HPLC column. Methods
for the determination of stereochemistry and the separation of stereoisomers are well known
in the art (see discussion in Chapter 4 of "Advanced Organic Chemistry". 4th edition, J.
March, John WiJey and Sons. New York, 1992).
In the structures shown herein, where the stereochemistry of any particular chiral atom
is not specified, then all stereoisomers are contemplated and included as the compounds of the
invention. Where stereochemistry is specified by a solid wedge or dashed line representing a
particular configuration, then that stereoisomer is so specified and defined.
A single stereoisomer, e.g. an enantiomer, substantially tree of its stereoisomer may be
obtained by resolution of the racemic mixture using a method such as formation of
diastereomers using optically active resolving agents (Eliel, E. and Wilen, S. Stereochemistiy
of Organic Compounds, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1994; Lochmuller, C. H.,
(1975) J. Chromatogr., 113(3):283-302). Racemic mixtures of chiral compounds of the
invention can be'separated and isolated by any suitable method, including: (1) formation of
ionic, diastereomeric salts with chiral compounds and separation by fractional crystallization
or other methods, (2) formation of diastereomeric compounds with chiral derivatizing
reagents, separation of the diastereomers, and conversion to the pure stereoisomers, and (3)
separation of the substantially pure or enriched stereoisomers directly under chiral conditions.
See: Drug Stereochemistry, Analytical Methods and Pharmacology, Irving W. Wainer, Ed.,
Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York (1993).
Under method (1), diastereomeric salts can be formed by reaction of enantiomerically
pure chiral . bases such as brucine, quinine, ephedrine, sttychnine, a-methyl-P-
phenylethylamine (amphetamine), and the like with asymmetric compounds bearing acidic
' functionality, such as carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid. The diastereomeric salts may be
induced to separate by fractional crystallization or ionic chromatography. For separation of
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as camphorsulfonic acid, tartaric acid, mandelic acid, or lactic acid can result in formation of
the diastereomeric salts.
Alternatively, by method (2), the substrate to be resolved is reacted with one
enantiomer of a chiral compound to form a diastereomeric pair (E. and Wilen, S.
"Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds", John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1994, p. 322).
Diastereomeric compounds can be formed by reacting asymmetric compounds with
enantiomerically pure chiral derivatizing reagents, such as menthyl derivatives, followed by
separation of the diastereomers and hydrolysis to yield the pure or enriched enantiomer. A
method of determining optical purity involves making chiral esters, for example a menthyl
ester such as (-) menthyl chloroformate, in the presence of base, or Moshcr ester, a-methoxy-
a-(rrifluoromethyl)phenyl acetate (Jacob III. (1982) J. Org. Chem. 47:4165), of the racemic
mixture, and analyzing the NMR spectrum for the presence of the two atropisomeric
enantiomers or diastereomers. Stable diastereomers of atropisomeric compounds can be
separated and isolated by normal- and reverse-phase chromatography following methods for
separation of atropisomeric naphthyl-isoquinolines (WO 96/15111). By method (3), a
racemic mixture of two enantiomers can be separated by chromatography using a chiral
stationary phase (Chiral Liquid Chromatography (1989) W. J. Lough, Ed., Chapman and
Hall, New York; Okamoto, (1990) J. of Chromatogr. 513:375-378). Enriched or purified
enantiomers can be distinguished by methods used to distinguish other chiral molecules with
asymmetric carbon atoms, such as optical rotation and circular dichroism.
In addition to compounds of the Formula I, the invention also includes solvates,
pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, pharmaceutically active metabolites, solvates, and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compounds.
The term "solvate" refers to an aggregate of a molecule with one or more solvent
molecules.
A "pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug" is a compound that may be converted under
physiological conditions or by solvolysis to the specified compound or to a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt of such compound. Prodrugs include compounds wherein an amino acid
residue, or a polypeptide chain of two or more (e.g., two, three or four) amino acid residues is
covalently joined through an amide or ester bond to a free amino, hydroxy or carboxylic acid
group of compounds of the present invention. The amino acid residues include but are not
limited to the 20 naturally occurring amino acids commonly designated by three letter
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hydroxyproline, hydroxylysine, demosine, isodemosine, gamma-carboxygrutamate, hippuric
acid, octahydroindole-2-carboxylic acid, statine, l,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoIine-3-carboxylic
acid, penicillamine, ornithine, 3-methylhistidine, norvaline, beta-alanine, gamma-
aminobutyric acid, cirtulline, homocysteine, homoserine, methyl-alanine, para-
benzoylphenylalanine, phenylglycine, propargylglycine, sarcosine, methionine sulfone and
tert-butylglycine. Particular examples of prodrugs of this invention include a compound of
Formula I covalently joined to a phosphate residue or a valine residue.
Additional types of prodrugs are also encompassed. For instance, free carboxyl
groups can be dcrivatized as amides or alkyl esters. As anothei example, compounds of this
invention comprising free hydroxy groups may be derivatized as prodrugs by convening the
hydroxy group into groups such as, but not limited to, phosphate ester, hemisuccinate,
dimethylaminoacetate, or phosphoryloxymethyloxycarbonyl groups, as outlined in Advanced
Drug Delivery Reviews, (1996) 19:115. Carbamate prodrugs of hydroxy and amino groups
are also included, as are carbonate prodrugs, sulfonate esters and sulfate esters of hydroxy
groups. Derivatization of hydroxy groups as (acyloxy)methyl and (acyloxy)etbyl ethers
wherein the acyl group may be an alkyl ester, optionally substituted with groups including,
but not limited to, ether, amine and carboxylic acid functionalities, or where the acyl group is
an amino acid ester as described above, are also encompassed. Prodrugs of this type are
described in J. Med. Chem., (1996) 39:10. More specific examples include replacement of the
hydrogen atom of the alcohol group with a group such as (CrC6)alkanoyloxymethyl,
l-((Ci-C6)alkanoyloxy)ethyl, 1-methyl-l-((Ci-C6)alkanoyloxy)ethyl,
(Ci-C6)alkoxycarbonyloxymethyl, N-(Ci-C6)alkoxycarbonylaminomethyl, succinoyl,
(C)-C6)alkanoyl, a-amino(Ci-C4)alkanoyl, arylacyl and a-aminoacyl, or a-aminoacyl-a-
aminoacyl, where each a-aminoacyl group is independently selected from the naturally
occurring L-amino acids, P(0)(OH)2, -P(0)(0(Ci-C6)alkyl)2 or glycosyl (the radical resulting
from the removal of a hydroxyl group of the hemiacetal form of a carbohydrate).
Free amines can also be derivatized as amides, sulfonamides or phosphonamides. All
of these prodrug moieties may incorporate groups including, but not limited to, ether, amine
and carboxylic acid functionalities. For example, a prodrug can be formed by the replacement
of a hydrogen atom in the amine group with a group such as R-carbonyl, RO-carbonyl, NRR'-
carbonyl where R and R' are each independently (Ci-Cio)alkyl, (C3-C7)cycloalkyl, benzyl, or
R-carbonyl is a natural a-aminoacyl or natural a-aminoacyl-natural a-aminoacyl, -
C(OH)C(0)OY wherein Y is H, (C,-C6)alkyl or benzyl, -C(OY0)Yi wherein Y0 is (d-C4)

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alkyl and Yi is (Ci-C6)alkyl, carboxy(Ci-C6)alkyl, amino(Ci-C4)alkyl or mono-N- or di-N,N-
(Ci-C6)alkylaminoalkyl, -C(Y2)Y3 wherein Y2 is H or methyl and Y3 is mono-N- or di-N,N-
(Ci-C6)alkylamino, morpholino, piperidin-1-yl or pyrrolidin-1-yl.
For additional examples of prodrug derivatives, see, for example, a) Design of
Prodrugs, edited by H. Bundgaard, (Elsevier, 1985) and Methods in Enzymology, Vol. 42, p.
309-396, edited by K. Widder, et al. (Academic Press, 1985); b) A Textbook of Drug Design,
and Development, edited by Krogsgaard-Larsen and H. Bundgaard, Chapter 5 "Design and
Application of Prodrugs," by H. Bundgaard p. 113-191 (1991); c) H. Bundgaard, Advanced
Drug Delivery; Reviews, (1992); 8:1-38 d) H. Bundgaard, et al., Journal of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, (1988) 77:285; and e) N. Kakeya, et al, Chem. Pharm. Bull, (1984) 32:692, each
of which is specifically incorporated herein by reference.
A "pharmaceutically active metabolite" is a pharmacologically active product
produced through metabolism in the body of a specified compound or salt thereof.
Metabolites of a compound may be identified using routine techniques known in the art and
their activities determined using tests such as those described herein.
Prodrugs and active metabolites of a compound may be identified using routine
techniques known in the art.
A "pharmaceutically acceptable salt," unless otherwise indicated, includes salts that
retain the biological effectiveness of the free acids and bases of the specified compound and
that are not biologically or otherwise undesirable. A compound of the invention may possess
a sufficiently acidic, a sufficiently basic, or both functional groups, and accordingly react with
any of a number of inorganic or organic bases, and inorganic and organic acids, to form a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include
those salts prepared by reaction of the compounds of the present invention with a mineral or
organic acid or an inorganic base, such salts including sulfates, pyrosulfates, bisulfates,
sulfites, bisulfites, phosphates, monohydrogenphosphates, dihydrogenphosphates,
metaphosphates, pyrophosphates, chlorides, bromides, iodides, acetates, propionates,
decanoates, caprylates, acrylates, formates, isobutyrates, caproates, heptanoates, propiolates,
oxalates, malonates, succinates, suberates, sebacates, fumarates, maleates, butyn-l,4-dioates,
1 hexyne-l,6-dioates, benzoates, chlorobenzoates, methylbenzoates, dinitrobenzoates,
hydroxybenzoates, methoxybenzoates, phthalates, sulfonates, xylenesulfonates, pheylacetates,
phenylpropionates, phenylbutyrates, citrates, lactates, y-hydroxybutyrates, glycollates,
tartrates, methanesulfonates, propanesulfonates, naphthalene-1-sulfonates, naphthalene-2-

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sulfonates, and mandelates. Since a single compound of the present invention may include
more than one acidic or basic moieties, the compounds of the present invention may include
mono, di or tri-salts in a single compound.
If the inventive compound is a base, the desired pharmaceutically acceptable salt may
be prepared by any suitable method available in the art, for example, treatment of the free
base with an acidic compound, particularly an inorganic acid, such as hydrochloric acid,
hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and the like, or with an organic
acid, such as acetic acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, mandelic acid, furnaric acid, malonic
acid, pyruvic acid, oxalic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, a pyranosidyl acid such as
glucuronic acid or galacturouic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid such as citric acid or tartaric acid,
an amino acid such as aspartic acid or glutamic acid, an aromatic acid such as benzoic acid or
cinnamic acid, a sulfonic acid such as p-toluenesulfonic acid or ethanesulfonic acid, or the
like.
If the inventive compound is an acid, the desired pharmaceutically acceptable salt may
be prepared by any suitable method, for example, treatment of the free acid with an inorganic
or organic base. Examples of suitable inorganic salts include those formed with alkali and
alkaline earth metals such as lithium, sodium, potassium, barium and calcium. Examples of
suitable organic base salts include, for example, ammonium, dibenzylammonium,
benzylammonium, 2-hydroxyethylammonium, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium,
phenylethylbenzylarrtine. dibenzylethylenediamine, and the like salts. Other salts of acidic
moieties may include, for example, those salts formed with procaine, quinine and N-
methylglucosamine, plus salts formed with basic amino acids such as glycine, ornithine,
histidine, phenylglycine, lysine and arginine.
The present invention also provides salts of compounds of Formula I which are not
necessarily pharmaceutically acceptable salts, but which may be useful as intermediates for
preparing and/or purifying compounds of Formula I and/or for separating enantiomers of
compounds of Formula I.
The inventive compounds may be prepared using the reaction routes and synthesis
schemes as described in Scheme I, employing the techniques available in the art using starting
materials that are readily available, or can be synthesized according to the methods described
in the Examples and Figures 1 -4 or using methods known in the art.


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In Scheme I, compounds of Formula II may be prepared from an alkyl arene of
Formula I by treatment with dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal with or without the use of
pyrollidine (J. Org. Chem., (1986), 51(26), 5106-5110) in DMF at 70-90 °C. The crude
intermediate (not shown) may be cleaved to the aldehyde of Formula II with NaIC>4 in
THF/pH 7.2 phosphate buffer at or around room temperature. The aldehyde of Formula II
may be olefinated with phosphonium ylid in toluene at temperatures ranging from 70 to. 110
°C (1 - 16 hours) to give compounds of Formula HI. Compounds of Formula TV can be
prepared from a compound of Formula III using iron powder in acetic acid. The reaction may
be conducted at temperatures between around 90 °C for about 3-14 hours.
It is noted that some of the preparations of compounds of Formula I described herein
may require protection of remote functionalities. The need for such protection will vary
depending on the nature of the functionality and the conditions used in the preparation
methods and can be readily deterrnined by those skilled in the art Such
protection/deprotection methods are well known to those skilled in the art
The compounds of the invention find use in a variety of applications. For example, in
certain aspects the invention provides methods for modulating TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated
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TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated signaling in response to a suitable TLR7 and/or TLR8 ligand
or a TLR7 and/or TLR8 signaling agonist.
As used herein, the terms "TLR7 and/or TLR8 ligand," "ligand for TLR7 and/or
TLR8," and "TLR7 and/or TLR8 signaling agonist" refer to a molecule, other than a
compound of Formula I, that interacts directly or indirectly with TLR7 and/or TLR8 through
a TLR7 and/or TLR8 domain other than a TIR8 domain, and induces TLR7- and/or TLR8-
mediated signaling. In certain embodiments, a TLR7 and/or TLR8 ligand is a natural ligand,
i.e.. a TLR7 and/or TLR8 ligand that is found in nature. In certain embodiments, a TLR7
and/or TLR8 ligand refers to a molecule other than a natural ligand of TLR7 and/or TLRS.
e.g., a molecule prepared by human activity.
The term "modulate" as used herein with respect to the TLR7 and/or TLRS receptors
means the mediation of a pharmacodynamic response in a subject by (i) inhibiting or
activating the receptor, or (ii) directly or indirectly affecting the normal regulation of the
receptor activity. Compounds that modulate the receptor activity include agonists, antagonists,
mixed agonists/antagonists and compounds that directly or indirectly affect regulation of the
receptor activity.
The term "agonist" refers to a compound that, in combination with a receptor (e.g., a
TLR); can produce a cellular response. An agonist may be a ligand that directly binds to the
receptor. Alternatively, an agonist may combine with a receptor indirectly by, for example, (a)
forming a complex with another molecule that directly binds to the receptor, or (b) otherwise
resulting in the modification of another compound so that the other compound directly binds
to the receptor. An agonist may be referred to as an agonist of a particular TLR (e.g., a TLR7
and/or TLR8 agonist).
The term "antagonist" as used herein refers to a compound that competes with an
agonist or inverse agonist for binding to a receptor, thereby blocking the action of an agonist
or inverse agonist on the receptor. However, an antagonist has no effect on constitutive
receptor activity. More specifically, an antagonist is a compound that inhibits the activity of
TRL7 or TLR8 at the TLR7 or TLR8 receptor, respectively.
"Inhibit" refers to any measurable reduction of biological activity. Thus, as used
i herein, "inhibit" or "inhibition" may be referred to as a percentage of a normal level of
activity.
In one aspect of this invention, a method of treating a condition or disorder treatable
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administering to said subject a composition of Formula I in an amount effective to treat the
condition or disorder. The term "TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated" refers to a biological or
biochemical activity that results from TLR7- and/or TLR8 function.
Conditions and disorders that can be treated by the methods of this invention include,
but are not limited to, cancer, immune complex-associated diseases, inflammatory disorders,
immunodeficiency, graft rejection, graft-versus-host disease, allergies, asthma, infection, and
sepsis. More specifically, methods useful in the treatment of conditions involving
autoimmunity, inflammation, allergy, asthma, graft rejection, and CvBD generally will
employ compounds of Formula I that inhibit TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated signaling in..
response to a suitable. TLR7 and/or TLR8 ligaud or signaling agonist. Alternatively, methods
useful in the treatment of conditions involving infection, cancer, and immunodeficiency
generally will employ compounds of Formula I that augment TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated
signaling in response to a suitable TLR7 and/or TLR8 ligand. In some instances the
compositions can be used to inhibit or promote TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated signaling in
response to a TLR7 and/or TLR8 ligand or signaling agonist. In other instances the
compositions can be used to inhibit or promote TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated
immunostimulation in a subject.
The term "treating" as used herein, unless otherwise indicated, means at least the
mitigation of a disease condition in a mammal, such as a human, and includes, but is not
limited to, modulating and/or inhibiting the disease condition, and/or alleviating the disease
condition to which such term applies, or one or more symptoms of such disorder or condition.
The term "treatment," as used herein, unless otherwise indicated, refers to the act of treating
as "treating" is defined immediately above.
As used herein, the terms "autoimmune disease," "autoimmune disorder" and
"autoimmunity" refer to immunologically mediated acute or chronic injury to a tissue or organ
derived from the host The terms encompass both cellular and antibody-mediated autoimmune
phenomena, as well as organ-specific and organ-nonspecific autoimmunity. Autoimmune
diseases include insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus
erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
i Autoimmune diseases also include, without limitation, ankylosing spondylitis, autoimmune
hemolytic anemia, Behget's syndrome, Goodpasture's syndrome, Graves' disease, Guillaih-
Barre syndrome, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, myasthenia gravis,
pernicious anemia, polyarteritis nodosa, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, primary biliary

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sclerosis, psoriasis, sarcoidosis, sclerosing cholangitis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis
(scleroderma and CREST syndrome), Takayasu's arteritis, temporal arteritis, and Wegener's
granulomatosis. Autoimmune diseases also include certain immune complex-associated
diseases.
As used herein, the terms "cancer" and, "tumor" refer to a condition in which
abnormally replicating cells of host origin are present in a detectable amount in a subject. The
cancer can be a malignant or non-malignant cancer. Cancers or tumors include, but are not
limited to, biliary tract cancer; brain cancer; breast cancer: cervical cancer; choriocarcinoma;
colon cancer; endometrial cancer; esophageal cancer; gastric (stomach) cancer; intraepithelial
neoplasms; ieukernias; lymphomas: liver cancer; lung cancer (e.g., small cell and non-small
cell); melanoma; neuroblastomas; oral cancer; ovarian cancer; pancreatic cancer; prostate
cancer; rectal cancer; renal (kidney) cancer; sarcomas; skin cancer; testicular cancer; thyroid
cancer; as well as other carcinomas and sarcomas. Cancers can be primary or metastatic.
As used herein, the term "immune complex-associated disease" refers to any disease
- characterized by the production and/or tissue deposition of immune complexes (i.e., any
conjugate including an antibody and an antigen specifically bound by the antibody),
including, but not limited to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and related connective
tissue diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis C- and hepatitis B-related immune complex
disease (e.g., cryoglobulinemia), Behget's syndrome, autoimmune glomerulonephritides, and
) vasculopathy associated with the presence of LDL/anti-LDL immune complexes.
As used herein, "immunodeficiency" refers to a disease or disorder in which the
subject's immune system is not functioning in normal capacity or in which it would be useful
to boost a subject's immune response, for example to eliminate a tumor or cancer (e.g., tumors
of the brain, lung (e.g., small cell and non-small cell), ovary, breast, prostate, colon, as well as
i other carcinomas and sarcomas) or an infection in a subject. The immunodeficiency can be
acquired or it can be congenital.
As used herein, "graft rejection" refers to immunologically mediated hyperacute,
acute, or chronic injury to a tissue or organ derived from a source other than the host. The
term thus encompasses both cellular and antibody-mediated rejection, as well as rejection of
) both allografts and xenografts.
"Graft-versus-host disease" (GvHD) is a reaction of donated bone marrow against a
patient's own tissue. GVHD is seen most often in cases where the blood marrow donor is
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There are two forms of GVHD: an early form called acute GVHD that occurs soon after the
transplant when the white cells are on the rise and a late form called chronic GVHD.
Tic-mediated, atopic diseases include, but are not limited to, atopic dermatitis or
eczema, eosinophilia, asthma, allergy, allergic rhinitis, and Ommen's syndrome.
As used herein, "allergy" refers to acquired hypersensitivity to a substance (allergen).
Allergic conditions include eczema, allergic rhinitis or coryza, hay fever, asthma, urticaria
(hives) and food allergies, and other atopic conditions.
As used herein, "asthma" refers to a disorder of the respirator}' system characterized
by inflammation, narrowing of the airways and increased reactivity of the airways to inhaled
agents. Asthma is frequently, although not exclusively associated with atopic or allergic-
symptoms. For example, asthma can be precipitated by exposure to an allergen, exposure to
cold air, respiratory infection, and exertion.
As used herein, the terms "infection" and, equivalently, "infectious disease" refer to a
condition in which an infectious organism or agent is present in a detectable amount in the
blood or in a normally sterile tissue or normally sterile compartment of a subject. Infectious
organisms and agents include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The terms encompass
both acute and chronic infections, as well as sepsis.
As used herein, the term "sepsis" refers to the presence of bacteria (bacteremia) or
other infectious organisms or their toxins in the blood (septicemia) or in other tissue of the
body.
Further provided is a compound of Formula I, or a metabolite, solvate, tautomer, or
pharmaceuticalfy acceptable prodrug or salt thereof, for use as a medicament in the treatment
of the diseases or conditions described above in a mammal, for example, a human, suffering
from such disease or condition. Also provided is the use of a compound of Formula I, or a
metabolite, solvate, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug or salt thereof, in the
preparation of a medicament for the treatment of the diseases and conditions described above
in a mammal, for example a human, suffering from such disorder.
This invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound
of Formula I and methods of treating conditions and disorders treatable by modulation of
TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated cellular activities by administering a pharmaceutical
composition comprising a compound of Formula I, or a metabolite, solvate, tautomer, or
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In order to use a compound of Formula I or a solvate, metabolite, tautomer or
pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug or salt thereof for the therapeutic treatment (including
prophylactic treatment) of mammals including humans, it is normally formulated in
accordance with standard pharmaceutical practice as a pharmaceutical composition.
According to this aspect of the invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that
comprises a compound of Formula I, or a solvate, metabolite, tautomer or pharmaceutically
acceptable prodrug or salt thereof, as defined hereinbefore in association with a
pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier.
To prepare the pharmaceutical compositions according to this invention, a
therapeutically or proprndacticaliy effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a solvate,
metabolite tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug or salt thereof (alone or together
with an additional therapeutic agent as disclosed herein) is intimately admixed, for example,
with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier according to conventional pharmaceutical
compounding techniques to produce a dose. A carrier may take a wide variety of forms
depending on the form of preparation desired for administration, e.g., oral or parenteral.
Examples of suitable carriers include any and all solvents, dispersion media, adjuvants,
coatings, antibacterial and antifungal1 agents, isotonic and absorption delaying agents,
sweeteners, stabilizers (to promote long term storage), emulsifiers, binding agents, thickening
agents, salts, preservatives, solvents, dispersion media, coatings, antibacterial and antifungal
agents, isotonic and absorption delaying agents, flavoring agents, and miscellaneous materials
such as buffers and absorbents that may be needed in order to prepare a particular therapeutic
composition. The use of such media and agents with pharmaceutically active substances is
well known in the art. Except insofar as any conventional media or agent is incompatible
with a compound of Formula I, its use in the therapeutic compositions and preparations is
contemplated. Supplementary active ingredients can also be incorporated into the
compositions and preparations as described herein.
The compositions of the invention may be in a form suitable for oral use (for example
as tablets, lozenges, hard or soft capsules, aqueous or oily suspensions, emulsions, dispersible
powders or granules, syrups or elixirs), for topical use (for example as creams, ointments,
gels, or aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions), for administration by inhalation (for
example as a finely divided powder or a liquid aerosol), for administration by insufflation (for
example as a finely divided powder) or for parenteral administration (for example as a sterile
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. suppository for rectal dosing). For example, compositions intended for oral use may contain,
for example, one or more coloring, sweetening, flavoring and/or preservative agents.
Suitable pharmaceutically-acceptable excipients for a tablet formulation include, for
example, inert diluents such as lactose, sodium carbonate, calcium phosphate or calcium
carbonate, granulating and disintegrating agents such as corn starch or algenic acid; binding
agents such as starch; lubricating agents such as magnesium stearate, stearic acid or talc;
preservative agents such as ethyl or propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, and anti-oxidants, such as
ascorbic acid. Tablet formulations may be uncoated or coated either to modify their
disintegration and the subsequent absorption of the active ingredient within the
gastrointestinal tract, or to improve their stability and/or appearance, in either case, using
conventional coating agents and procedures well known in the art.
Compositions for oral use may be in the form of hard gelatin capsules in which the
active ingredient is mixed with an inert solid diluent, for example, calcium carbonate, calcium
phosphate or kaolin, or as soft gelatin capsules in which the active ingredient is mixed with
water or an oil such as peanut oil, liquid paraffin, or olive oil.
Aqueous suspensions generally contain the active ingredient in finely powdered form
together with one or more suspending agents, such as sodium carboxymethylcellulose,
methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium alginate, polyvinyl-pyrrolidone, gum
tragacanth and gum acacia; dispersing or wetting agents such as lecithin or condensation
products of an alkylene oxide with fatty acids (for example polyoxethylene stearate), or
condensation products of ethylene oxide with long chain aliphatic alcohols, for example
heptadecaethyleneoxycetanol, or condensation products of ethylene oxide with partial esters
derived from fatty acids and a hexitol such as polyoxyethylene sorbitol monooleate, or
condensation products of ethylene oxide with partial esters derived from fatty acids and
hexitol anhydrides, for example polyethylene sorbitan monooleate. The aqueous suspensions
may also contain one or more preservatives (such as ethyl or propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, anti-
oxidants (such as ascorbic acid), coloring agents, flavoring agents, and/or sweetening agents
(such as sucrose, saccharine or aspartame).
Oily suspensions may be formulated by suspending the active ingredient in a
vegetable oil (such as arachis oil, olive oil, sesame oil or coconut oil) or in a mineral oil (such
as liquid paraffin). The oily suspensions may also contain a thickening agent such as
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flavoring agents may be added to provide a palatable oral preparation. These compositions
may be preserved by the addition of an antioxidant such as ascorbic acid.
Dispersible powders and granules suitable for preparation of an aqueous suspension by
the addition of water generally contain the active ingredient together with a dispersing or
wetting agent, suspending agent and one or more preservatives. Suitable dispersing or
wetting agents and suspending agents are exemplified by those already mentioned above.
Additional excipients such as sweetening, flavoring and coloring agents, may also be present.
The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention may also be in the form of oil-in-
water emulsions. The oily phase may be a vegetable oil, such as olive oil or araehis oil, or a
mineral oil, such as for example liquid paraffin or a mixture of any of these. Suitable
emulsifying agents may be, for example, naturally-occurring gums such as gum acacia or gum
tragacanth, naturally-occurring phosphatides such as soya bean, lecithin, esters or partial
esters derived from fatty acids and hexitol anhydrides (for example sorbitan monooleate) and
condensation products of the said partial esters with ethylene oxide such as polyoxyethylene
sorbitan monooleate. The emulsions may also contain sweetening, flavoring and preservative
agents.
Syrups and elixirs may be formulated with sweetening agents such as glycerol,
propylene glycol, sorbitol, aspartame or sucrose, and may also contain a demulcent,
preservative, flavoring and/or coloring agent.
The pharmaceutical compositions may also be in the form of a sterile injectable
aqueous or oily suspension, which may be formulated according to known procedures using
one or more of the appropriate dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents, which
have been mentioned above. For parenteral formulations, the carrier will usually comprise
sterile water, aqueous sodium chloride solution, 1,3-butanediol, or any other suitable non-
toxic parenterally acceptable diluent or solvent. Other ingredients including those that aid
dispersion may be included. Of course, where sterile water is to be used and maintained as
sterile, the compositions and carriers must also be sterilized. Injectable suspensions may also
be prepared1, in which case appropriate liquid carriers, suspending agents and the like may be
employed.
Suppository formulations may be prepared by mixing the active ingredient with a
suitable non-irritating excipient that is solid at ordinary temperatures but liquid at the rectal
temperature and will therefore melt in the rectum to release the drug. Suitable excipients
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Topical formulations, such as creams, ointments, gels and aqueous or oily solutions or
suspensions, may generally be obtained by formulating an active ingredient with a
conventional, topically acceptable, vehicle or diluent using conventional procedures well
known in the art.
Compositions for adrninistration by insufflation may be in the form of a finely divided
powder contouring particles of average diameter of, for example, 30 urn or much less, the
powder itself comprising either active ingredient alone or diluted with one or more
physiologically acceptable carriers such as lactose. The powder for insufflation is then
conveniently retained in a capsule containing, for example, 1 to 50 mg of active ingredient for
use with a. turbo-inhaler device, such as is used for insufflation of the known agent sodium
cromoglycate.
Compositions for administration by inhalation may be in the form of a conventional
pressurized aerosol arranged to dispense the active ingredient either as an aerosol containing
finely divided solid or liquid droplets. Conventional aerosol propellants such as volatile
fluorinated hydrocarbons or hydrocarbons may be used and the aerosol device is conveniently
arranged to dispense a metered quantity of active ingredient
Compositions for transdermal adrninistration may be in the form of those transdermal
skin patches that are well known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
Other delivery systems can include time-release, delayed release or sustained release
delivery systems. Such systems can avoid repeated administrations of the compounds,
increasing convenience to the subject and the physician. Many types of release delivery
systems are available and known to those of ordinary skill in the art. They include polymer
base systems such as poly(lactide-glycolide), copolyoxalates, polycaprolactones,
polyesteramides, polyorthoesters, polyhydroxybutyric acid, and polyanhydrides.
Microcapsules of the foregoing polymers containing drugs are described in, for example, U.S.
Patent No. 5,075,109. Delivery systems also include non-polymer systems that are: lipids
including sterols such as cholesterol, cholesterol esters and fatty acids or neutral fats such as
mono-dirand tri-glycerides; hydrogel release systems; silastic systems; peptide based systems;
wax coatings; compressed tablets using conventional binders and excipients; partially fused
implants; and the like. Specific examples include, but are not limited to: (a) erosional systems
in which an agent of the invention is contained in a form within a matrix such as those
described in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,452,775, 4,675,189, and 5,736,152, and (b) diffusional
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described in U.S. Patent Nos. 3,854,480, 5,133,974 and 5,407,686. In addition, pump-based
hardware delivery systems can be used, some of which are adapted for implantation.
For further information on formulations, see Chapter 25.2 in Volume 5 of
Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry (Corwin Hansen; Chairman of Editorial Board),
Pergamon Press 1990, which is specifically incorporated herein by reference.
The amount of a compound of this invention that is combined with one or more
excipients to produce a single dosage form will necessarily vary depending upon the subject
treated, the severity of the disorder or condition, the rate of administration, the disposition of
the compound and the discretion of the prescribing physician. However, an effective dosage
is in the range of about 0.001 to about 100 mg per kg body weight per day. for example, about
0.5 to about 35 mg/kg/day, in single or divided doses. For a. 70 kg human, this would amount
to about 0.0035 to 2.5 g/day, such as about 0.05 to about 2.5 g/day. In some instances, dosage
levels below the lower limit of the aforesaid range may be more than adequate, while in other
cases still larger doses may be employed without causing any harmful side effect, provided
that such larger doses are first divided into several small doses for administration throughout
the day. For further information on routes of administration and dosage regimes, see Chapter
25.3 in Volume 5 of Comprehensive Medicinal Chemistry (Corwin Hansch; Chairman of
Editorial Board), Pergamon Press 1990, which is specifically incorporated herein by
reference.
The size of the dose for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes of a compound of
Formula I will naturally vary according to the nature and severity of the conditions, the age
and sex of the animal or patient and the route of administration, according to well known
principles of medicine. It will be understood that the specific dosage level and frequency of
dosage for any particular subject may be varied and will depend upon a variety of factors
including the activity of the specific compound of Formula I, the species, age, body weight,
general health, sex and diet of the subject, the mode and time of administration, rate of
excretion, drug combination, and severity of the particular condition, but can nevertheless be
routinely determined by one skilled in the art
A compound of Formula I will in some embodiments be administered to an individual
in combination (e.g., in the same formulation or in separate formulations) with another
therapeutic agent ("combination therapy"). The compound of Formula I can be administered
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When administered in separate formulations, a compound of Formula I and another
therapeutic agent can be administered substantially simultaneously or sequentially.
Such combination treatment may involve, in addition to the compounds of the
invention, conventional surgery or radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Such chemotherapy may
include one or more of the following categories of anti-tumor agents: (i)
antiproliferative/anti-neoplastic drugs and combinations thereof; (ii) cytostatic agents; (iii)
agents which inhibit cancer cell invasion; (iv) inhibitors of growth factor function; (v)
antiangiogenic agents: (vi) vascular damaging agents; (vii) antisense therapies: (viii) gene
therapy approaches; (ix) interferon; and (x) immunotherapy approaches.
Therapeutic agents-for treating respiratory diseases which may be administered in
combination with a compound of Formula I in a. subject method include, but are not limited to
beta adrenergics which include bronchodilators including albuterol, isoproterenol sulfate,
metaproterenol sulfate, terbutaline sulfate, pirbuterol acetate and salmeterol formotorol;
steroids including beclomethasone dipropionate, flunisolide, fluticasone, budesonide and
triamcinolone acetonide. Anti-inflammatory drugs used in connection with the treatment of
respiratory diseases include steroids such as beclomethasone dipropionate, triamcinolone
acetonide, flunisolide and fluticasone. Other anti-inflammatory drugs include cromoglycates
such as cromolyn sodium. Other respiratory drugs which would qualify as bronchodilators
include anticholenergics including ipratropium bromide. Anti-histamines include, but are not
limited to, diphenhydramine, carbinoxamine, clemastine, dimenhydrinate, pryilamine,
tripelennamine, cWorpheniramine, brompheniramine, hydroxyzine, cyclizine, meclizine,
chlorcyclizine, promethazine, doxylamine, loratadine, and terfenadine. Particular anti-
rnstamines include rhinolast (Astelin®), claratyne (Claritin®), claratyne D (Claritin D®),
telfast (Allegra®), Zyrtec®, and beconase.
In some embodiments, a compound of Formula I is administered as a combination
therapy with interferon-gamma (TDFN-gamma), a corticosteroid such as prednisone,
prednisolone, methyl prednisolone, hydrocortisone, cortisone, dexamethasone,
betamethasone, etc., or a combination thereof, for the treatment of interstitial lung disease,
e.g., idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
In some embodiments, a compound of Formula I is administered in combination
therapy with a known therapeutic agent used in the treatment of CF. Therapeutic agents used
in the treatment of CF include, but are not limited to, antibiotics; anti-inflammatory agents;
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N-acetylcysteine; Mucomyst™; Mucosil™); decongestants; bronchodilators (e.g.,
theophylline; ipatropivan bromide); and the like.
In another embodiment of the invention, an article of manufacture, or "kit", containing
materials useful for the treatment of the disorders described above is provided. In one
embodiment, the kit comprises a container comprising a composition of Formula I, or a
metabolite, solvate, tautomer, or pharmaceuticaUy acceptable salt or prodrug thereof. In one
embodiment, the invention provides a kit for treating a TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated
disorder. In another embodiment, the invention provides a kit for a condition or disordei
treatable by selective, modulation of the immune system in a subject. The kit may further
comprise a label or package insert on or associated with, the container. Suitable containers
include, for example, bottles, vials, syringes, blister pack, etc. The container may be formed
from a variety of materials such as glass or plastic. The container holds a compound of
Formula I or a pharmaceutical formulation thereof in an amount effective for treating the
condition, and may have a sterile access port (for example, the container may be an
intravenous solution bag or a vial having a stopper pierceable by a hypodermic injection
needle). The label or package insert indicates that the composition is used for treating the
condition of choice. In one embodiment, the label or package inserts indicates that the
composition comprising a compound of Formula I can be used, for example, to treat a
disorder treatable by modulation of TLR.7- and/or TLR8-mediated cellular activities. The
label or package insert may also indicate that the composition can be used to treat other
disorders. Alternatively, or additionally, the kit may further comprise a second container
comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer, such as bacteriostatic water for injection
(BWFI), phosphate-buffered saline, Ringer's solution and dextrose solution. It may further
include other materials desirable from a commercial and user standpoint, including other
buffers, diluents, filters, needles, and syringes.
The kit may further comprise directions for the administration of the compound of
Formula I and, if present, the second pharmaceutical formulation. For example, if the kit
comprises a first composition comprising a compound of Formula I and a second
pharmaceutical formulation, the kit may further comprise directions for the simultaneous,
sequential or separate administration of the first and second pharmaceutical compositions to a
patient in need thereof.
In another embodiment, the kits are suitable for the delivery of solid oral forms of a
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number of unit dosages. Such kits can include a card having the dosages oriented in the order
of their intended use. An example of such a kit is a "blister pack". Blister packs are well
known in the packaging industry and are widely used for packaging pharmaceutical unit
dosage forms. If desired, a memory aid can be provided, for example in the form of numbers,
letters, or other markings or with a calendar insert, designating the days in the treatment
schedule in which the dosages can be administered.
According to one embodiment, the kit may comprise (a) a first container with a
compound of Formula I contained therein: and optionally (b) a second container with a
second pharmaceutical formulation contained therein, wherein the second, pharmaceutical
formulation comprises a second compound which may he effective in treating a condition or
disorder treatable by selective modulation of TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated cellular activities.
Alternatively, or additionally, the kit may further comprise a third container comprising a
pharmaceutically acceptable buffer, such as bacteriostatic water for injection (BWFI),
phosphate-buffered saline, Ringer's solution and dextrose solution. It may further include
other materials desirable from a commercial and user standpoint, including other buffers,
diluents, filters, needles, and syringes.
In certain other embodiments wherein the kit comprises a pharmaceutical formulation
of a compound of Formula I and a second formulation comprising a second therapeutic agent,
the kit may comprise a container for containing the separate formulations, such as a divided
bottle or a divided foil packet; however, the separate compositions may also be contained
within a single, undivided container. Typically, the kit comprises directions for the
administration of the separate components. The kit form is particularly advantageous when
the separate components are administered in different dosage forms (e.g., oral and parenteral),
are administered at different dosage intervals, or when titration of the individual components
of the combination is desired by the prescribing physician.
EXAMPLES
In order to illustrate the invention, the following examples are included. However, it
is to be understood that these examples do not limit the invention and are only meant to
suggest a method of practicing the invention. Persons skilled in the art will recognize that the
chemical reactions described may be readily adapted to prepare a number of other compounds
of the invention, and alternative methods for preparing the compounds of this invention are
also deemed to be within the scope of this invention. For example, the synthesis of non-
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modifications apparent to those skilled in the art, e.g., hy appropriately protecting interfering
groups, by utilizing other suitable reagents known in the art other than those described, and/or
by making routine modifications of reaction conditions. Alternatively, other reactions
disclosed herein or known in the art will be recognized as having applicability for preparing
other compounds of the invention.
In the examples described below, unless otherwise indicated all temperatures are set
forth in degrees Celsius. Reagents were purchased from commercial suppliers such as
• Aldrich Chemical Company. Lancaster, TCI or Maybridge, and were used without further
purification unless otherwise indicated.
The reactions set. forth below were done generally under a positive pressure of
nitrogen or argon or with a. drying tube (unless otherwise stated) in anhydrous solvents, and
the reaction flasks were typically fitted with rubber septa for the introduction of substrates and
reagents via syringe. Glassware was oven dried and/or heat dried.
Column chromatography was done on a Biotage system (Manufacturer: Dyax
Corporation) having a silica gel column or on a silica SepPak cartridge (Waters). 'H NMR
spectra were recorded on a Varian instrument operating at 400 MHz. -NMR spectra were
obtained as CDCI3 solutions (reported in ppm), using chloroform as the reference standard
(7.25 ppm). When peak multiplicities are reported, the following abbreviations are used: s
(singlet), d (doublet), t (triplet), m (multiplet), br (broadened), dd (doublet of doublets), dt
(doublet of triplets). Coupling constants, when given, are reported in Hertz (Hz).
Example 1
Synthesis of (IE. 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzorb]azepine-
4-carboxylate (7)

A reaction scheme for the synthesis of compound (7) is shown in Figure 1.
Step A: Preparation of potassium 2,2,33.3-pentafluoropropanoate:
Pentafluoropropionic acid (20.5 g, 183 mmol) was slowly added to a solution of KOtBu (29.9
g, 183 mmol) in ether (400 mL) at 0 °C. After 30 minutes the ice bath was removed. After
stirring at room temperature for 4 hours the suspension was filtered and the cake was washed
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Step B: Preparation of l-methvl4-(perfluoroe1hvl)benzene (2V. Procedure adapted
from Syn. Comm., (1988) 18(9):965-972. A mixture of copper iodide (129 g, 679 mmol), 1-
iodo-4-methylbenzene (1) (74 g, 339 mmol) and potassium 2,2,3,3,3-pentafmoropropanoate
(120 g, 594 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (500 mL) and heated to 120 °C for 30 roinutes and
then heated at 160 °C for 4 hours, after which the mixture was allowed to cool to room
temperature. Water (200 mL) and ether (200 mL) were added and after stirring for 30
minutes the solids were filtered and washed with ether. The phases were separated and the
organic layer was washed with brine/water (3 x 250 mL). The organic- layer was dried and
concentrated to yield l-metliyl-4-(perfluoroethyl)benzene (66 g., 92%) as a dark oil.
Step C: Preparation of l-methyl-2-nitro-4-(perfluoroetbvl")benzene- (3 K Prepared from
l-methyl-4-(perfluoroetbyl)benzene (1.95 g. 9.28 mmol) with sulfuric and nitric acid as
described in EP 0418175 (1.45 g, 61%).
Step D: Preparation of (EVN.N-dimethvl-2-(2-nitro-4-
(perfluoroethvDphenyDethenamine (4): To a solution of l-methyl-2-nitro-4-
(perfluoroethyl)benzene (10.0 g, 39.2 mmol) and pyrollidine (2.79 g, 39.2 mmol) in toluene
(250 mL) was added dimethyl formamide dimethyl acetal (4.96 g, 39.2 mmol). The mixture
was heated to reflux for 16 hours. After cooling to room temperature the mixture was
concentrated under vacuum and the resulting oil was immediately used in the next reaction.
Step E: Preparation of 2-nitro-4-fperfluoroethvl')benzaldehvde (5): To a solution of
crude (E)-N,N-dimethyl-2-(2-nitro-4-(perfluoroethyl)phenyl)ethenamine (12.2 g, 39.2 mmol)
in THF (300 mL) and pH 7.2 phosphate buffer (300 mL) was added NaI04 (29.3 g, 137.2
mmol). After 2.5 hours an aliquot (~0.3 mL) was removed, filtered and dried. The proton
NMR of this sample indicated that the reaction was complete. The solids were removed and
the filter cake was washed with EtOAc. The filtrate was washed with brine (2 x 100 mL),
dried and concentrated. The concentrate was purified via flash chromatography (100%
hexane to 5% EtOAc) to provide 2-nitro-4-(perfluoroethyl)benzaldehyde (5.4 g, 52%).
Step F: Preparation of (E)-ethvl 2-(cvanomethvlV3-(2-nitro-4-
CperfluoroethvDphenyDacrvlate (6): To a solution of 2-nitro-4-(perfiuoroethyl)benzaldehyde
(5.4 g, 20.1 mmol) in toluene (150 mL) was added a-cyanomethylcarboethoxyethylidene
triphenylphosphorane (8.55 g, 22.1 mmol). The rnixture was heated to 75 °C for 30 minutes.
The reaction was allowed to cool and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The
concentrate was purified via flash chromatography (100% hexanes to 20% EtOAc) to provide
(E)-ethyl 2
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Step G: Preparation of (IE. 4EVethvl 2-amino-8-(perfluoroethvlV3H-
benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxvlate (7): To a solution of (E)-ethyl 2-(cyanomethyl)-3-(2-nitro-4-
(perfluoroethyl)phenyl)acrylate (2.60 g, 6.87 mmol) was added iron powder (2.30 g, 41.2
mmol). The mixture was heated to 90 °C for 5 hours. Upon cooling the acetic acid was
removed under vacuum and the resulting semisolid was dissolved in 50% K2CO3 (100 mL)
and EtOAc (100 mL). The mixture was filtered to remove insoluble material and the phases
were separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 x 100 mL). The combined
organics were dried and concentrated. The concentrate was purified via flash chromatography
(100% CH2CI2 to 2% MeOH) to yield (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-
benzo[b]azepme-4-carboxylate (1.8 g, 74 %). lU NMR (CDC13) 6 1.39 (t 3H). 2.95 (s, 2H),
4.32 (q, 2H), 5.12 (br s, 1-2H), 7.22-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.80 (s, 1H).
Figure 2 shows a reaction scheme for the synthesis of compound of the general
formula (8). The following amides were prepared as shown in Figure 2.
Example 2
Synthesis of (IE. 4E)-2-amino-N.N-bis(2-methoxvetfavl)-8-(perfluoroethy])-3H-
benzorblazepine-4-carboxamide (9)

Trimethylaluminum (0.34 mL of a 2.0 M solution in toluene) was added to bis(2-
methoxyethyl)amine (92 mg, 0.69 mmol) in DCE (3 mL). After 10 minutes solid (1E,4E)-
ethyl 2-amino-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate (80 mg, 0.23 mmol) was
added and the vessel was sealed and heated to 75 °C for 16-20 hours. Upon cooling the
reaction was quenched with saturated Rochelle's salt (2 mL) and after 20 minutes the mixture
was partitioned between CH2CI2 (50 mL) and brine (50 mL). The phases were separated and
the aqueous was extracted with CH2CI2 (2 x 20 mL). The combined organics were dried and
concentrated. The crude material was purified via preparative TLC (2,0.5 mm plates, eluting
with 5-10% MeOH/CH2Cl2 with 4-6 drops of NH4OH). JH NMR (CDC13) 8 2.81 (s, 2H),
3.36 (s, 6H), 3.55-3.74 (m, 8H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.20 (d, 1H), 7.40 (d, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H).

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Example 3
Synthesis of (IE, 4EV2-amino-N-dietbyI-8-rperfluoroe1iivlV3H-beiizo[b]azepiiie-4-
carboxamide (10)

Compound (9) was prepared as described in Example 2 to provide 17 mg (21 %) of the
desired product, 1H NMR (CDC13) 8 5.22-1.27 (m, 6K)r 1.78(s, 2H), 3.49-3.56 (m, 411), 5.04
(br s, lh), 6.98 (s, 1H), 7.20 (d. 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H).
Example 4
Synthesis of (IE, 4E)-2-amino-8-(perfluoroethvl)-N,N-dipropyl-3H-benzo|l3lazepine-4-
carboxamide (11)

Compound (10) was prepared as described in Example 2 to provide 24 mg (28%) of
the desired product *H NMR (CDC13) 5 0.85-0.94 (m, 6H), 1.61-1.71 (m, 4H), 2.77 (s, 2H),
3.40-3.55 (m, 4H), 6.81 (s, 1H), 7.21 (d, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H).
Figure 3 shows a reaction scheme for the synthesis of compounds of the general
formula (12). The following amides were prepared as shown in Figure 3.
Example 5
Synthesis of (IE. 4E)-2-arnino-N-ethvl-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzorblazepine-
4-carboxamide (15)

Step A: Preparation of (IE, 4EVethvl 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-8-(perfluoroethylV3H-
benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxvlate (13): To a solution of (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-arnino-8-
(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate (7) (2.28 g, 6.55 mmol) in CH2C12 (150
mL) was added Boc anhydride (1.43 g, 6.55 mmol). After 24 hours the mixture was

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concentrated and purified via flash chromatography (100% hexanes to 10% EtOAc) to yield
(lE,4E)-ethyl 2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-8-(perfluoroe1hyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate
(1.94 g, 66%).
Step B: Preparation of (IE. 4E)-2-(tert-bvttoxvcarbonvlV8-(perfluoroethvl')-3H-
benzorb]azepine-4-carboxylic acid (14): To a solution of (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-(tert-
butoxycarbonyl)-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate in THF/H2O (4:1, 10
mL) was added L1OHH2O (42 mg, 1.00 mmol). After 4 hours the mixture was made acidic
(pH 4) with 10% citric acid and extracted with CILC]? (2 x 100 mL). The combined organics
were dried and concentrated. The material was used without further purification.
Step C: Preparation of (IE. 4HV2-amino-N-ethvl-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-
benzo)b|azepine-4-carboxamide (15): To a solution of triethylamine (76 mg, 0.750 mmol),
PyBOP (143 mg, 0.275 mmol) and (IE, 4E)-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-8-(perfiuoroethyl)-3H-
benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxyUc acid (105 mg, 0.250 mmol) in DMF (4 mL) was added
ethylamine hydrochloride (41 mg, 0.500 mmol). After stirring for 14 hours the mixture was
partitioned between EtOAc (50 mL) and brine (100 mL). The phases were separated and the
organic layer was washed with water (3 x 100 mL). The combined organics were dried and
concentrated. The crude residue was taken up in CH2CI2/TFA (~1:1, 50 mL) and stirred at
room temperature for 2 hours. The volatiles were removed under vacuum and the residue was
partitioned between EtOAc and 10% Na2C03 (1:1, 100 mL). The phases were separated and
the aqueous was extracted with EtOAc (2 x 50 mL). The combined organics were dried and
concentrated. The concentrate was purified via preparative TLC (2, 0.5 mm plates eluting
with 10% MeOH/CH2Cl2 with 4-6 drops of NH4OH) to provide (IE, 4E)-2-amino-N-ethyl-8-
(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxamide (6.5 mg, 8%). *H NMR (CDCI3) 8 1.26
(t, 2H), 2.94 (s, 2H), 3.41-3.48 (m, 2H), 5.15 (br s, 1H), 6.08 (br s, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 7.22 (d,
1H), 7.42 (d, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H).
Example 6
Synthesis of (IE, 4E)-2-aauo-8-(perfluoroethyl)-N-propvl-3H-benzorb1azepine-4-
carboxamide (16)


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Compound (16) was prepared as described in Example 5, substituting propylamine for
ethylamine hydrochloride, to provide 16 mg (45%) of the desired product. *H NMR (CDCI3)
5 0.99 (s, 3H), 1.59-1.68 (m, 2H), 2.94 (s, 2H), 3.34-3.92 (m, 2H), 5.19 (br s, 1H), 6.14 (br s,
1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.22 (d, 1H), 7.42 (d, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H).
Example 7
Synthesis of (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(pvrrolidine-l-carbonvl)-3H-benzorb1azepine-4-
carboxvlate (24)

The reaction scheme for the synthesis of compound (24) is shown in Figure A.
Step A: Preparation of (EV2-(4-bromo-2-ni1rophenyl)-NjNf-dimethvlethenamine (18):
To a solution of l-methyl-2-nitro-4-bromobenzene (17) (29.86 g, 138.2 mmol) in toluene (200
mL) was added dimethylformamide dimethylacetal (17.52 g, 138.2 mmol). The mixture was
heated to reflux for 14 hours. After cooling to room temperature the mixture was
concentrated under vacuum and the resulting oil was immediately used in the next reaction.
Step B: Preparation of 4-bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde (19): To a solution of crude (E)-
2-(4-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)-N,N-dimethylethenamine (35.5 g, 131 mmol) in THF (300 mL)
and pH 7.2 phosphate buffer (300 mL) was added NaI04 (56.0 g, 262 mmol). The solids were
removed and the filter cake was washed with EtOAc (200 mL). The filtrate was washed with
brine (2 X 100 mL), dried and concentrated. The concentrate was purified via flash
chromatography (5% EtOAc/hexanes to 10% EtOAc/hexanes) to provide 4-bromo-2-
nitrobenzaldehyde (8.41 g, 28% yield).
Step C: Preparation of (E)-ethyl 3-(4-bromo-2-nitrophenvl)-2-(cvanomethvl)acrvlate
(20): To a solution of 4-bromo-2-nitrobenzaldehyde (3.45 g, 15.0 mmol) in toluene (15 mL)
was added a-cyanomethylcarboethoxyethylidene triphenylphosphorane (6.10 g, 15.7 mmol).
The mixture was heated to 75 °C for 16 hours. The reaction was allowed to cool and the
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(100% hexanes to 20% EtOAc) to yield (E)-ethyl 3-(4-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)-2-
(cyanomethyl)acrylate (2.25 g, 44% yield) as an off white solid.
Step D: Preparation of (IE. 4E)-ethvl 2-amino-8-bromo-3H-beiizoFb]azepine-4-
carboxvlate (21): To a solution of (E)-ethyl 3-(4-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)-2-
(cyanomethyl)acrylate (1.00 g, 2.9 mmol) in acetic acid (25 mL) was added iron powder (1.10
g, 19.0 mmol). The mixture was heated to 90 °C for 5 hours. Upon cooling the acetic acid
was removed under vacuum and the resulting semisolid was dissolved in 50% K2CO3 (100
mL) and EtOAc (100 mL). The mixture was filtered to remove insoluble material and the
phases were separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc (2 x 100 mL). The-,
combined organics were dried and concentrated.. The concentrate was purified via flash
chromatography (Biotage 40m, 5% MeOH/CH2Cl2) to yield (lE,4E)-ethyl z-amino-S-bromo-
3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate (0.52 g, 57%).
Step E: Preparation of TIE. 4E)-emvl-8-bromo-2-(tert-butoxvcarbonyi)-3H-
benzorb]azepine-4-carboxvlate (22): To a CH2CI2 (5 mL) solution containing (IE, 4E)-ethyl
anhydride (140 mg, 0.640 mmol). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 72 hours.
The reaction was concentrated to dryness and purified by column chromatography (Biotage
12m, 4:1 hexanes:EtOAc) to provide (IE, 4E)-ethyl-8-bromo-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3H-
benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate (245 mg, 94% yield) as a white solid.
) Step F: Preparation of (IE, 4E)-ethyl-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-8-(pvrrolidine-l-
carbonyl)-3H-benzo \b] azepine-4-carboxvlate (23): To an ethanol solution (15 mL)
containing K3PO4 (938 mg, 4.42 mmol), 4-(pyrrolidine-l-carbonyl)phenylboronic acid (785
mg, 3.58 mmol), and (IE, 4E)-ethyl-8-bromo-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-
carboxylate (489 mg, 1.19 mmol), was added palladium acetate (80.5 mg, 0.358 mmol). The
i reaction was heated to 60 °C for 2 hours, then cooled to room temperature and concentrated to
dryness. The brown oil was purified by preparative LC plate (100%) EtOAc) to provide
(lE,4E)-emyl-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-8-(py
carboxylate (277 mg, 46% yield) as a tan oil.
Step G: Preparation of (IE. 4E)-ethy1 2-amino-8-(pyrroliaUne-l-carbonyl)-3H-
) benzo|¥]azepine-4-carboxylate (24): (IE, 4E)-e1hyl-2-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-8-(pyrrolidine-l-
carbonyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate (110 mg, 0.218 mmol) was diluted with a 1:4
TFA:CH2Cl2 solution (4 mL). The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and
then diluted with CH2CI2. The organic phase was washed with 10% K2CO3 and brine (30

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mL). The CH2CI2 solution was dried over NaiSCU, filtered, and concentrated to provide (IE,
4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(pyrroUdine-l-carbonyl)-3H-benzoIT3]azepine-4-carboxylate (88 mg,
81% yield) as a yellow solid. lE NMR (CDC13) 8 1.39 (t, 3H), 1.88-1.99 (m, 4H), 2.98 (s,
2H), 3.49-3.52 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.69 (m, 2H), 4.30-4.35 (m, 2H), 7.32 (d, 1H), 7.46-7.49 (m,
2H), 7.60 (d, 2H) 7.67 (d, 2H), 7.84 (s, 1H).
Example 8
Synthesis of (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(4-(methoxycarbonvl')phenvl)-3H-benzo[b1azepine-4-
carboxylate (25)

Compound (25) was prepared according to the general procedures described in
Example 7, substituting 4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenylboronic acid for 4-(pyrrolidine-l-
carbonyl)phenylboronic acid, to provide (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(4-
(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate (17 mg, 0.031 mmol, 54%
yield) as a yellow solid. *H NMR (CDC13) 5 1.39 (t, 3H), 2.99 (s, 2H), 3.94 (s, 3H), 4.32 (q,
2H), 7.33 (dd, 1H): 7.46-7.49 (m, 2H)S 7.71 (dd, 2H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H).
Example 9
Synthesis of (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(4-(methvlcarbamovl)phenyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-
carboxylate (26)

Compound (26) was prepared according to the general procedures described in
Example 7, substituting 4-(methylcarbamoyl)phenylboronic acid for 4-(pyrrolidine-l-
carbonyl)phenylboronic acid, to provide (IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(4-

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(metho3cycarbonyl)phenyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepiiie-4-carboxylate (1 mg, 0.031 mmol, 21%
yield) as a yellow solid. *H NMR (CDC13) 6 1.39 (t, 3H)3 2.98 (s, 2H), 3.06 (s, 3H), 4.31-4.36
(q, 2H), 7.33 (dd, 1H), 7.46-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.34 (d, 1H), 7.47-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.32 (d, 2H) 7.83-
7.85 (m, 3H).
Example 10
Synthesis of TIE. 4E)-2-aimno-N.N-dipropvl-8-('4-('pvrrolidine-l-carbonvl')plienylV3H-
benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxamide (27)

Compound (27) was prepared from compound (24) by a method similar to that
described in Example 2 to provide 49 mg (43%) of the desired compound. 'H NMR (CDCI3)
5 0.93 (t, 6H), 1.63-1.71 (m, 4H), 1.89 (m, 2H), 1.98 (m, 2H), 2.83 (s, 2H), 3.40-3.51 (m, 6H),
3.67 (t, 2H), 6.83 (s, 1H), 7.3 (dd, 1H), 7.35 (d, 1H), 7.49 (d, 1H), 7.64 (q, 4H).
The activity of the compounds of this invention may be determined by the following
assays.
Example 11
HEK/TLR assays
Human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells which stably express various human TLR
genes, including TLR7 and TLR8, and a NFkB-luciferase reporter gene were incubated with
various concentrations of compound overnight. The amount of induced luciferase was
measured by reading the absorbance at 650 nm. Compounds of this invention have an MC50
of 100 pM or less, wherein MC50 is defined as the concentration at which 50% of maximum
induction is seen.
Example 12
PBMC assays for TLR7 and TLR8.
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from human blood were isolated using
BD Vacutainer Cell Preparation Tubes with sodium citrate. Cells were incubated with

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compound overnight. TLR8 activity was assayed by measuring the amount of TNFa in
supernatants by ELISA. TLR7 activity was assayed by measuring the amount of IFNa in
supernatants by ELISA (R&D Systems). Compounds of this invention had an MC50 of 100
uM or less, wherein MC50 is the concentration at which 50% of the maximum induction is
seen.
The foregoing description is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the
invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will be readily apparent to
those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit. Hie invention to the exact construction and
process shown as described above. Accordingly., all suitable modifications and equivalents
may be resorted to falling within the scope of the invention as defined by the claims that
follow.
The words "comprise," "comprising," "include," "including," and "includes" when
used in this specification and in the following claims are intended to specify the presence of
stated features, integers, components, or steps, but they do not preclude the presence or
addition of one or more other features, integers, components, steps, or groups thereof.


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What is claimed is:
1. A compound of the Formula
and metabolites, solvates, tautomers, and pharmaceutical]}' acceptable salts thereof, wherein:
Y is CF2CF3. CF2CF2R , or an aryl or heteroary] ring, wherein said ary] and heteroaryl
rings are substituted with one or more groups independently selected from alkenyl, alkynyl
Br, CN, OH, NR6R7, C(=0)R8, NR6S02R7, (Q-Ce alkyl)amino, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, SR6
and SO2R6, and wherein said aryl and heteroaryl rings are optionally further substituted with
one or more groups independently selected from F, CI, CF3, CF3O-, HCF2O-, alkyl,
heteroalkyl and ArO-;
R1, R3 and R4 are independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl,
cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl are
optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl F. CI, Br, I, CN, OR6, NR7, C(=0)R6, C(O)0R6, OC(=0)R6, C(=0)NR6R7, (Cr
C6 alkyl)amino, CH3OCH20-5 R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and S02R6,
or R3 and R4 together with the atom to which they are attached form a saturated or
partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring, wherein said carbocyclic ring is optionally substituted
with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, F, CI, Br, I, CN,
OR6, NR6R7, C(=0)R6, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6, C(=0)NR6R7, (C,-C6 alkyl)amino,
CH3OCH2O-, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and SCR6;
R2 and R8 are independently selected from H, OR6, NR6R7, alkyl alkenyl, alkynyl
heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl heterocycloalkyl aryl and heteroaryl wherein said
alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl heterocycloalkyl, aryl and
heteroaryl are optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from
alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, F, CI, Br, I, CN, OR6, NR6R7, C(=0)R6, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6,
CCKNRV, (d-C6 alkyl)amino, CH3OCH20-, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and
S02R6;

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R5a, R5b, and R5c are independently H, F, CI, Br, I, OMe, CH3, CH2F, CHF2 or CF3;
and
R6 and R7 are independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl,
cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl are
optionally substituted with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl,
alkynyl, F, CI, Br, I, CN, OR6, NR7, C(=0)R6, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6, CCONR7, (Ci-
C6 alkyl)amino, CH3OCH20-, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NR6S02R7, SR6 and S02R6,
or Rc and R' together with the atom to which they are attached form a saturated or
partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring is optionally substituted
with one or more groups independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl. F. CI, Br, I, CN,
OR6, NRV, C(=0)R6, C(=0)OR6, OC(=0)R6, C(=0)NR6R7, (C,-C6 alkyl)amino,
CH3OCH20-, R6OC(=0)CH=CH2-, NROsR7, SR6 and S02R6.

13. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein Y is CF2CF3.
2. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2 is OR6.
3. The compound of claim 2, wherein R is alkyl.
4. The compound of claim 3, wherein R6 is ethyl.
5. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2 is NR7.
6. The compound of claim 5, wherein R6 and R7 are independently H, alkyl or
heteroalkyl.
7. The compound of claim 6, wherein R and R7 are independently H, ethyl, prop}d, or
CH2CH2OCH3.
8. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein Y is aryl.
9. The compound of claim 8, wherein said aryl is substituted with C(=0)R8.
10. The compound of claim 9, wherein R8 is OR6, NR6R7 or heterocycloalkyl.
11. The compound of claim 10, wherein R6 and R7 are independently selected from H and
alkyl.
12. The compound of claim 10, wherein Y is

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14. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein R1, R3, R4, R5a, R5b and R5c are
each hydrogen.
15. The compound of claim 1, selected from:
(IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-ammo-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxylate;
(IE, 4E)-2-aramo-N,N-bis(2-memoxyemyl)-8-(perfluoroemyl)-3H-benzo|l3]azepine-4-
carboxamide;
(IE, 4E)-2-aroino-N,N-diethyl-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzofb]azepine--4-
carboxamide;
(IE, 4E)-2-ainino-8-(pe.rfluoroeth)i)-N,N-dipropyl--3H-benzo[b]azeT)ine-4--
carboxamide;
(IE, 4E)-2-armno-N-emyl-8-(perfluoroethyl)-3H-benzo[b] azepine-
4-carboxamide;
(IE, 4E)-2-arnmo-8-(perfluoroemyl)-N-propyl-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-
carboxamide;
(IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(pyrrolidine-l-carbonyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-
carboxylate;
(IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl)-3H-benzo[b]azepine-4-
carboxylate;
(IE, 4E)-ethyl 2-amino-8-(4-(metbylcarbamoyl)phenyl)-3H-benzo[b] azepine-4-
carboxylate;
(IE, 4E)-2-amino-N,N-dipropyl-8-(4-(pyrroIidine-l-carbonyl)phenyl)-3H-
benzo[b]azepine-4-carboxamide; and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
16. A kit for treating a TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated condition, comprising:
a) a first pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of any one of claims 1
to 15; and
b) optionally instructions for use.
17. The kit of claim 16 further comprising (c) a second pharmaceutical composition,
wherein the second pharmaceutical composition comprises a second compound for treating a -
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18. The kit of claim 17, further comprising instructions for the simultaneous, sequential or
separate administration of said first and second pharmaceutical compositions to a patient in
need thereof.
19. A pharmaceutical composition, which comprises a compound as claimed in any one of
claims 1 to 15 together with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier.
20. A compound according to any one of claims 1 to 15 for use as a medicament for
treating a TLR7 and/or TLR8-mediated condition in a human or animal.
21. The use of a compound of any one of claims 1 to 15 in the manufacture of a
medicament for the treatment of an abnormal cell growth condition in a human or animal.
22. A method of treating a TLR7- and/or TLR8-mediated condition, comprising
administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of claim 1.
23. A method of modulating a patient's immune system, comprising administering to a
patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of claim 1.

Provided are compositions and methods useful for modulation of signaling through the Toll-like receptors TLR7
and/or TLR8. The compositions and methods have use in the treatment of autoimmunity, inflammation allergy, asthma, graft rejection,
graft versus host disease, infection, sepsis, cancer and immunodeficiency.

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Patent Number 258094
Indian Patent Application Number 688/KOLNP/2008
PG Journal Number 49/2013
Publication Date 06-Dec-2013
Grant Date 02-Dec-2013
Date of Filing 15-Feb-2008
Name of Patentee ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC.
Applicant Address 3200 WALNUT STREET, BOULDER, CO
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 DOHERTY, GEORGE A 1830 KEOTA LN., SUPERIOR, CO 80027
2 GRONEBERG, ROBERT D 958 TELLOW PINE AVE., BOULDER, CO 80304
3 JONES ZACHARY 12558 MCCELLA CT., BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
4 EARY, TODD C 4214 DA VINCI DR., LONGMONT, CO 80503
PCT International Classification Number C07D 223/16
PCT International Application Number PCT/US2006/032098
PCT International Filing date 2006-08-17
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 60/710004 2005-08-19 U.S.A.