Us 202200233
ca») United States
OAL
c2) Patent Application Publication co) Pub. No.: US 2022/0023301 Al
Ouk et al.
(43) Pub, Date: Jan. 27, 2022
(64) METHODS OF TREATING AUTOIMMUNE,
DISEASES WITH SMALL MOLECULE,
NE-KB INHIBITORS
(71) Applicant: ImmuneTurget, Ine, Medina, WA (US)
(72) Inventors: Samedy Ouk, Medina, WA (US):
Hsiou-Chi Liou, New York, NY (US)
(73) Assignee: ImmuneTarger, Inc., Medin, WA (US)
(21) Appl. No 177384,661
(22) Filed: Sul 23, 2021
Related US. Application Data
(6) Provisional application No, 631087,167, filed on Jul
27, 2020.
Publication Classification
(51) Im cl.
AIK 31519 (2006.01)
‘ALP 37106 (2006.01)
(2) USC.
cre AGIK 31/519 (2013.01); AGIP 3706
2018.01)
on ABSTRACT
The present invention provides, inter alia, compounds
capable of inhibiting NF-kB. Pharmaceutical compasitions
containing and methods of using the compounds are also
provided here, Also provided are compositions, methods
‘and kis for treating autoimmune diseases, including but not
limited to rheumatoid anhitis, multiple sclerosis, systemic
lupus erythematosus, all comprising andor utilizing the
[NF-KB inhibitors described herein.
12
Zz 10
ie
ey 8+ i 7
32 gl ao
i
3 4
5
o 2
0
500 1000
c-Rel protein
10 nM CD28RE FITC FP assay
ea
ns
a
oF
—+-Si/B
.
ebook
-
.
_
-
_
_
2
1500 2000
concentration (nM)
2500US 2022/0023301 Al
Jan. 27, 2022 Sheet 1 of 7
Patent Application Publication
o1Dla
avo | BS
Aossy a4 941s-3uezaD WU EEO
ones
punaseyaeqneutis
1 [sepnsronvobee pega
oo Ge
jaseseeaRree
‘)vonmmantentees
Errore
Poe uneasy
pones8y20q jug
at‘DLL
VIOPatent Application Publication Jan. 27, 2022 Sheet 2 of 7 US 2022/0023301 Al
‘compound in example 6
Concentration
Rel/NF-KB inhibition by compound 6 by EMSA
120
xodiuos ainzag-14 %US 2022/0023301 Al
Patent Application Publication Jan. 27, 2022 Sheet 3 of 7
quounealy Joyy skeq
WEeLZuO es LaSvezeo
dd By/6wz'9 xeq Zdnoig -«~
dig By/Buog ejo1 gdnoig -e-
ig By/6u9's sps-Lisdnoip ~~~
dig Sy/bug'z epe-Li drop ~~
Gia 6y/fugz"1 ere-Li ednosy -*-
BOE, ZdnoI ~~
[EWUON |dnos -e~
qBbiam Apog
1yBIem s,Apog jewjuy WWE “BIA
(6) uBjem ApogUS 2022/0023301 Al
Jan. 27, 2022 Sheet 4 of 7
Patent Application Publication
jyusugjealy sayy sheg
PLEeLzcLtLOLé6 BLOGevPETEODA
do 6y/6uz"0 xeq Zdno
ig 6y/6wo¢ e301 gdno.p
dig 5y/6wo0's ere-LI sdnosp
dig Sy/6ug 2 ere-L1 pdnop
Gig Sy/Gwgz"L ere-LI ednosp
aoryen zdno
TeWJON dno
i4t
ett
abueys yybiem Apog
yyBiem s Apog jeuiue ul ebueyo° ge Big
(%) aBueys zyBjam ApogUS 2022/0023301 Al
Jan. 27, 2022 Sheet 5 of 7
Patent Application Publication
yuougeal sayy skeq
vLELTLELOLG BL9GwrEZEO
CO ByGwuz'9 xe Zdnoip
aig S4/Bup¢ eo gdnoip
aig 5y/Bu0's ¢b8-LI sdnoip,
aia 6y/Bug7% syB-LI pdnoiD
aig 6y/Bugz"1 eve-Li ednop
aren zdnoig
TeuoN |dnoss
Peet tae
aioos snuuLy
Joos Jeoluljo SHUYLY ployeuneyy tp Bid
[e0}-81098 SHUUS 2022/0023301 Al
Patent Application Publication Jan. 27, 2022. Sheet 6 of 7
quewjeas) sayy skeq
werzbboLeé BL9SHEZLO
dO 6y/6wz'0 xeq sdnoIp ~«-
ala By/Buige ej) gdnoig -=-
aig 64/Bwi9's gp8-11 Gdnoig ~~
aia By/Bug'Z sv8-L| ydnoiD ~«-
dd By/Bug Zz sy8-Li ednoig
ajueA Zdnosd ~s-
Teuion LdnoJg -e-
@UINJOA Med
SUUINJOA Med jeWIUY WE Big
(71u) eunjoa MegUS 2022/0023301 Al
Jan. 27, 2022 Sheet 7 of 7
Patent Application Publication
dd 6y/6uz"0 xed Zdnaip
Gig By/Buiog ej) gdnoip,
ig 64/Bw9's gye-11 Gdnoig
aig By/Bug'z gye-11 pdnoig
dig S6usz"L syg-Li ednoip
aja1yan Zdnosg
feuoN }dnosp
(oAep-p_Aep)auinjoa med eyoq
ewunjoa med eyeq- gg Big
3
8
o
ofep-pLAep
(1w) eunjoa med
‘OroUS 2022/0023301 Al
METHODS OF TREATING AUTOIMMUNE,
DISEASES WITH SMALL MOLECULE
NF-KB INHIBITORS
(CROSS.REFERENCE TO RELATED
"APPLICATIONS.
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S, Provisional
Application Set. No. 63/057,167, fled Jul. 27, 2020, the
disclosure of which is herchy incorporated by reference
FIELD OF INVENTION
10002] The present invention provides, inter alia, com-
‘pounds and pharmaceutical compositions capable of ihib-
iting NF-xB, as well methods of using said compounds to
‘real autoimmune diseases nd compositions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
NP-&BIRel
[0003] _NF-KFVRel (nuclear factor kappa B) is a family of
transcription factors that includes pS0‘p105 (NF-xB1), p52/
(p100 (NF-KB2), p65 (RelA), c-Rel, and RelB. These mol-
ecules can homo- of heterodimerize: and are generally
sequestered inthe cytoplasm by their inhibitors, IKBS. Upon
‘activation, IkBs are degraded by the 26s proteasome and
|NF-xB limers migrate into the nucleus 1 perform tanserip-
tional activity
[0004] -NE-KEB (pS0\p65) and c-Rel are regulated by the
canonical IKK iB kinase complex. pathway, whereas
RelB and $2 (NF-xB2) are regulated by an altemative
pathway via the IKKe/NIK complex. Despite this similarity,
‘each NF-xB family member i distinct with regard to tissue
‘expression pattem, response fo receptor signals, and target
‘gene specificity. These differences are evident from the
‘non-redundant phenotypes exhibited by individual NF-xBY
Rel knockout mice, Therefore, therapeutics targeted to dlif=
fereat NF-xB/Rel members are likely to have different
biological ellects and toxicity profiles,
[0005] Many receptors aad stimuli can activate NF-xB/
Rel, including TCR/BCR, TNF receptor superfamily (e-
‘CD¢O, TNFRL, TNFR2, BAFF, APRIL, RANK), IL-1/TLR
receptors, and’ Nod-like receptors, as well as sctivating
‘oncogenes (e.g. See, Ras, LMP-I, Tax, v-FLIP), reactive
‘oxygen radicals, radiation, and chemotherapeutic agents. In
response to these stimuli, NF-xB/Rel regulates the expres-
sion of cytokines, chemokines, and molecules that play a
role in adhesion, the eelleyele, spoptoss, immune modu
lation, and angiogenesis. As such, NF-KBRel trnseription
facors are important therapeutic targets for many human
disorders, including inflammation, autoimmune diseases,
‘and cancer, and small molecule inhibitors of NF-
ules were more likely to contain genes with bona fide
susceptibility varin's. In particular, the sty identified
Several high-eonfidence candidates Gnchuling BCL,
CD48, REL, TRAF3, and TEC) [Intemational Multiple
Sclerosis Genetics Consoaium, dim J. Ham. Genet. 2013,
92, 854-865].
[0014] Condiionl knockout-mice for IxBe in myeloid
cells (ysMCrelxBa(@/M)) have been generated and are
characterized hy a constntive atvation of NF-KB proteins
allowing the study of this transcription factor in myelin-
oligodendrocyte-glycoprotein induced experimental autoim-
mune encephalomyelitis (MOG-EAE), a well-established
experimental model for autoimmune demyelination of the
CNS. Compared to controls, lysMCrelkBa(fl/fl) mice devel-
oped a more severe clinical course of EAB. In addition,
lysMCreIkBa(ill) mice displayed an increased expression
of the NF-xB dependent factor inducible nic onide sy
those in named lesions. These changes in the CNS are
associated with intend numbers of CDT positive sple-US 2022/0023301 Al
nocytes and ahigher expression of Ly6e on monocytes ia the
periphery In aeordance with these changes inthe myeloid
cell compartment, thee was an ineressed production of the
mongeyte eytokines interleukin (IL)-12 p70, IL-6 and
IL-Ibetainsplenoeyes. By const, pructiono the Fell
sociated cytokine interferon gamma (IFN-gamma) and
IL-7 was not affected. In summary, myeloid cell derived
NF-kB plays a eri tole in autoimmune inflammation of
the CNS and drives a pathogenic role of monocytes and
‘macrophages independent of cells (G. Elkichman etl
‘Neuronflanmation 2012, 9:15}
{0013} In ight of genetic evidence from a large cohort of
IMS patients and the development of EAE in ysMCrelxBsa
(Oi) mice, we believe that inhibition of ReV/NF-KB has
poteail to manage MS symptom, prevent further damage
to myelin, and repair myelin shoot. deed, natural proct
“riploide, an NF=eB inhibitor, 0.128 malkg administered
intaperitoncally diy. improves motor funtion and motor
coordination compared. 10 control group in cuprizne
induced neuronflammation mouse model. It appears that
triple at 0.125 markg dose was abe to rase the number
of OLGs precursor cells (NG-2"104"), raluce Baw Bel
rato, and improve behavioral defies (N. Sanadgol eta
Taxico, Appl. Pharmacol. 218, 842 86.
[0016] REINE-KB as Drug Target for Systemic Lupus
Enythematosus (SLE)
[0017] Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) isa chronic
sutoismue disease characterized by eaul-orga iilam-
tin, resting from los of tolerance to sel-antigens and
production of antinuclear antibodies. These antibody
clear antigen complexes drive inflammation in multiple
‘organs inching the kidney, resulting in sue damage. Kis
thought that meleic act-immune complexes activate the
inate immune tesponse trough Toll-like receptors (TLR) 7
and 9 in plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDIC) and other cell
|ypes, diving production of type Interferon, The resulting
interferon signature metic not only coreelstes with SLE
disease severity in human patient, but also promotes dis-
‘tse, as blockade of type I interferon signaling through
niffolamab has shown promising elcacy in phase Tl
clinical ri
[0018] In ation to TLR and type 1 interferon (IFN),
Several tumor necrosis fictor (TNE) recepor superfamily
CINFRSF) members ae implicated in SLE athophysiol-
‘gy. B cll activating factor (BAFF) and CD40 are required
for B cell survival and dillerentition to auto-anibody-
prodocing plasma cells. Blockade of CD40 ligand (CD40L)
Showed promising eects in erly lupus clinical als, even
though development was halted dive t thrombotic side
cles, On the other hand, BAFF blockade through beim
‘uma is partially eficacions and is the only new therapy for
Tupos approved in more than 50 year (H.D. Briahtbil et
al Nature Comm, 2018; 195179] [R.K. Mishra Nephrol
Open J. 2016; 21) 9-13}
[0019] Notably, nuclear NF-KB is highly oetvaed by the
‘sforementioned signaling pathways inching TLR7, TLRS,
(CD40, and BAFF, during SLE pathogenesis. To investigate
the ole of NF-kB family membors NF-IkBI, NF-xB2 and
e-REL in SLE. L. A. O'Reily et a. wenerated Fas?"
‘mutant mige and showed that Toss of each of these tan-
scription factors resulted in amelioration of many easical
features of autoimmune disease, including bypergamma-
slobulnaomis, ani-noclear autoantibodies and autontibod-
ies aguins tse-speific antigens, Remarkably, only REL,
Jan. 27, 2022