Inventors:
John W. Lampe - Cary NC, US
Robert Plourde, Jr. - Chapel Hill NC, US
Jin She - Chapel Hill NC, US
Jason L. Vittitow - Durham NC, US
Paul S. Watson - Carrboro NC, US
Michael T. Crimmins - Chapel Hill NC, US
David J. Slade - Durham NC, US
Assignee:
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Durham NC
International Classification:
A61K 31/351
A61K 31/357
C07D 309/06
C07D 313/02
C07D 313/16
US Classification:
51421109, 514450, 540451, 540456, 540468, 548182
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are related to natural Latrunculin A or Latrunculin B. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with actin polymerization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the cytoskeleton, for example by inhibiting actin polymerization.