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Xiang-Yang Ye1,2, Stephanie Y Chen1,2, Shung Wu1,2
1Discovery Chemistry, ‡Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization, §Computer-Assisted Drug Design, ∥Metabolic Diseases Biology, ⊥Lead Evaluation, #Process Chemistry, ∇Chemical Synthesis, ○Discovery Toxicology, Research and Development, Bristol-Myers Squibb , 350 Carter Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, United States.
Abstract:
BMS-816336 (6n-2), a hydroxy-substituted adamantyl acetamide, has been identified as a novel, potent inhibitor against human 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) enzyme (IC50 3.0 nM) with >10000-fold selectivity over human 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2). 6n-2 exhibits a robust acute pharmacodynamic effect in cynomolgus monkeys (ED50 0.12 mg/kg) and in DIO mice. It is orally bioavailable (%F ranges from 20 to 72% in preclinical species) and has a predicted pharmacokinetic profile of a high peak to trough ratio and short half-life in humans. This ADME profile met our selection criteria for once daily administration, targeting robust inhibition of 11β-HSD1 enzyme for the first 12 h period after dosing followed by an "inhibition holiday" so that the potential for hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activation might be mitigated. 6n-2 was found to be well-tolerated in phase 1 clinical studies and represents a potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other human diseases modulated by glucocorticoid control.
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