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US20130197205A1
US20130197205A1 US13/748,642 US201313748642A US2013197205A1 US 20130197205 A1 US20130197205 A1 US 20130197205A1 US 201313748642 A US201313748642 A US 201313748642A US 2013197205 A1 US2013197205 A1 US 2013197205A1
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  • the present invention relates to chitosan polymer derivatives that are covalently linked to small molecule integrin antagonists for targeted delivery.
  • Some of these small molecule integrin antagonists bind to the VLA-4 (Very Late Antigen-4) dimer (also referred to as the Integrin alpha-4-beta-1 dimer or ⁇ 4 ⁇ 1).
  • Other small molecule integrin antagonists of the present invention bind to the alpha-V-beta-3 ( ⁇ V ⁇ 3) dimer.
  • Such chitosan linked integrins can be used as targeting ligands for the delivery of other small molecules, peptides, and nucleic acids.
  • chitosans may be used for the formation of oligonucleotide or siRNA nanoparticles which aid in the selective delivery of such oligonucleotides or siRNA to cells which express such integrin receptors, thereby altering or preventing the expression of target genes through RNA interference (RNAi) or other mechanisms.
  • RNAi RNA interference
  • VLA-4 (Very Late Antigen-4, also called ⁇ 4 ⁇ 1) is an integrin dimer. It is comprised of two subunits consisting of CD49d (alpha) and CD29 (beta). VLA-4 is expressed on leukocyte plasma membranes which bind to VCAM-1 on blood vessels (after activation by cytokines) helping the leukocytes to adhere to vascular endothelium (contributing to atherosclerosis or other inflammatory diseases). Certain cancer cells may also express VLA-4 which bind to VCAM-1 adhering to the endothelium (increasing the risk of metastasis). Thus, compounds that bind to VLA-4 may block the interaction with VCAM-1 potentially treating or preventing diseases mediated by this interaction. Alternatively, compounds that bind to VLA-4 may be used in delivery formulations to deliver drugs, nucleic acids, or other therapeutic compounds to tissues or cells expressing VLA-4 for the treatment or prevention of disease.
  • the integrin type ⁇ V ⁇ 3 is a receptor for vitronectin [Hermann, P. et al. “The vitronectin receptor and its associated CD47 molecule mediates proinflammatory cytokine synthesis in human monocytes by interaction with soluble CD23 ” [The Journal of cell biology 144 (1999): 767-75]. It consists of two components, integrin alpha V and integrin beta 3 (CD61), and is expressed by platelets as well as other cell types. It has been shown that inhibitors of ⁇ V ⁇ 3 like etaracizumab may be used as antiangiogenics. Alternatively, compounds that bind to ⁇ V ⁇ 3 may be used in delivery formulations to deliver drugs, nucleic acids, or other therapeutic compounds to tissues or cells expressing ⁇ V ⁇ 3 for the treatment or prevention of disease.
  • RNA interference is a well-known process in which the translation of messenger RNA (mRNA) into protein is interfered with by the association or binding of complementary or partially complementary oligonucleotides such as small interfering RNA (siRNA), short hairpin RNA (shRNA), micro RNA (miRNA), or antisense oligonucleotides.
  • siRNAs are double-stranded RNA molecules, usually ranging from 19-25 nucleotides in length that associate with a set of proteins in the cytoplasm known as RISC(RNA-induced silencing complex).
  • RISC ultimately separates the double stranded siRNA allowing one strand to bind or associate with a complementary or partially complementary portion of an mRNA molecule after which the mRNA is destroyed by RISC or otherwise prevented from being translated-consequently suppressing the expression of the encoded protein or gene product.
  • nucleic acids such as siRNA in therapeutic applications (especially for systemic administration in humans) has been in delivering the nucleic acids to: (1) particular target tissues or cell types and (2) to the cytoplasm of those cells (i.e., where the mRNA is present and translated into protein).
  • Part of the delivery problem is based on the fact that nucleic acids are negatively charged and easily degraded (especially if unmodified), efficiently filtered by the kidney, and cannot be easily transported to the cytoplasm of the cells by themselves.
  • a significant amount of research has focused on solving the delivery problem with various carriers and formulations including liposomes, micelles, peptides, polymers, conjugates and aptamers.
  • LNPs lipid-based nanoparticles
  • Chitosan spontaneously forms complexes with DNA and siRNA due to the association of the mildly positively charged oligomer with the anionic DNA and/or siRNA.
  • Chitosan has been shown to mediate in vitro transfection and knock down of siRNA targeted mRNA in 10% serum. The mechanism of release of siRNA from endosomal compartments is unknown, but it is thought to occur with the acidification of the endosomal compartment upon its maturation. It has also been reported that chitosan has mucoadhesive properties. Chitosan is biodegradable and it has been reported to have an Oral LD50 of 16 g/kg in rats. It has been approved for human therapy for wound healing and it is currently in clinical trials for enhanced delivery of peptides via the lung.
  • chitosan for delivery of oligonucleotides (see International Patent Application Publication Nos. WO2008/031899, WO2010085959, WO2009012786, and WO2009006905). In these cases, the chitosan does not contain targeted ligands.
  • the invention relates to chitosan polymer derivatives comprising three monomers of formula I:
  • the present invention relates to conjugates and compositions linked to such polymers for the improved delivery of small molecules, peptides, and nucleic acids to target cells expressing the integrin a4 ⁇ 1 (Very Late Antigen-4) dimer or the ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimer for various therapeutic and other applications.
  • the present invention also relates to methods of manufacturing and using such polymers, conjugates, and compositions.
  • FIG. 1 shows a bar graph of Aha1 mRNA knockdown in A549 cells (relative to GAPDAH RNA as a control) with chitosan-siRNA nanoparticles in which the chitosans were covalently derivatized with a ⁇ V ⁇ 3 small molecule antagonist.
  • the chitosans vary by the degree to which the small molecule has been loaded to available reactive amino termini of the chitosan oligomer prior to complexation with siRNA.
  • FIG. 2 shows a bar graph of Aha1 mRNA knockdown in KB cells (relative to GAPDAH RNA as a control) with chitosan-siRNA nanoparticles in which the chitosans were covalently derivatized with a ⁇ V ⁇ 3 small molecule antagonist.
  • the chitosans vary by the degree to which the small molecule has been loaded to available reactive amino termini of the chitosan oligomer prior to complexation with siRNA.
  • FIG. 3 shows a bar graph of Aha1 mRNA knockdown in MDA-MB-435 cells (relative to GAPDAH RNA as a control) with chitosan-siRNA nanoparticles in which the chitosans were covalently derivatized with a ⁇ V ⁇ 3 small molecule antagonist.
  • the chitosans vary by the degree to which the small molecule has been loaded to available reactive amino termini of the chitosan oligomer prior to complexation with siRNA.
  • moiety refers to an atom or group of chemically bonded atoms that is attached to another atom or molecule by one or more chemical bonds thereby forming part of a molecule.
  • variables Y, R1, and R2 of formula I refer to moieties that are attached to the structure shown in formula I by a covalent bond where indicated.
  • hydro refers to the moiety of a hydrogen atom (—H) and not H 2 .
  • alkyl refers to an aliphatic straight-chain or branched-chain saturated hydrocarbon moiety having 1 to 25 carbon atoms.
  • TFA trifluoroacetic acid
  • a compound of the formula or “a compound of formula” or “compounds of the formula” or “compounds of formula” means any compound selected from the genus of compounds as defined by the formula (Including any pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester of any such compound if not otherwise noted).
  • Chitosan is a natural biopolymer, occurring as a linear polysaccharide comprised of ⁇ -(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit); the acetylated and free amino-glucosamine moities are randomly ordered.
  • Chitosan has many biomedical applications. Chitosan is also produced by the deacetylation of chitin.
  • chitosan are characterized by the degree of de-acetylation (% DA) as well as the average molecular weight (e.g., MW>150 KDa) of a diverse collection of oligomers within a preparation of chitosan.
  • Polydispersity relates the diversity of different molecular weight chitosan within a preparation.
  • the amino termini of chitosan are believed to have a pKa ⁇ 6.5.
  • the oliogermer is stereochemically defined.
  • Chitosan polymers comprise randomly ordered ⁇ -(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine and N-acetyl ⁇ -(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine moieties.
  • the amino group may be protonated depending on pH.
  • the polymer is then comprised of a random arrangement of these derivatized monomers.
  • the genus structure contains the letters X 1 and X 4 which indicate that the monomers are covalently linked to each other by a single oxygen atom between those positions in beta-1-4 linkages, except at the terminal ends of the polymer wherein X 1 and X 4 represent a hydroxy group of any stereochemistry.
  • the orientation of the saccharides must be ⁇ -(1-4)-linked.
  • salts refers to those salts which retain the biological effectiveness and properties of the free bases or free acids, which are not biologically or otherwise undesirable. Salts may be formed with inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and the like, preferably hydrochloric acid, and organic acids such as acetic acid, propionic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, oxalic acid, maleic acid, malonic acid, salicylic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, mandelic acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, N-acetylcystein and the like.
  • inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and the like, preferably hydrochloric acid
  • salts may be prepared by the addition of an inorganic base or an organic base to the free acid.
  • Salts derived from an inorganic base include, but are not limited to, the sodium, potassium, lithium, ammonium, calcium, and magnesium salts and the like.
  • Salts derived from organic bases include, but are not limited to salts of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, substituted amines including naturally occurring substituted amines, cyclic amines and basic ion exchange resins, such as isopropylamine, trimethylamine, diethylamine, triethylamine, tripropylamine, ethanolamine, lysine, arginine, N-ethylpiperidine, piperidine, polyamine resins and the like.
  • the compounds of the present invention may also exist as zwitterions.
  • the compounds of the present invention can be present in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts.
  • the compounds of the present invention can also be present in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable esters (i.e., the methyl and ethyl esters of the acids of formula I to be used as prodrugs).
  • the compounds of the present invention can also be solvated, i.e. hydrated. The solvation can be affected in the course of the manufacturing process or can take place, i.e. as a consequence of hygroscopic properties of an initially anhydrous compound of formula I (hydration).
  • isomers Compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the nature or sequence of bonding of their atoms or the arrangement of their atoms in space are termed “isomers.” Isomers that differ in the arrangement of their atoms in space are termed “stereoisomers.” Diastereomers are stereoisomers with opposite configuration at one or more chiral centers which are not enantiomers. Stereoisomers bearing one or more asymmetric centers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are termed “enantiomers.” When a compound has an asymmetric center, for example, if a carbon atom is bonded to four different groups, a pair of enantiomers is possible.
  • An enantiomer can be characterized by the absolute configuration of its asymmetric center or centers and is described by the R- and S-sequencing rules of Cahn, Ingold and Prelog, or by the manner in which the molecule rotates the plane of polarized light and designated as dextrorotatory or levorotatory (i.e., as (+) or ( ⁇ )-isomers respectively).
  • a chiral compound can exist as either individual enantiomer or as a mixture thereof. A mixture containing equal proportions of the enantiomers is called a “racemic mixture”.
  • a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation of siRNA means an amount of an siRNA compound that is effective to prevent, alleviate or ameliorate symptoms of disease or prolong the survival of the subject being treated. Determination of a therapeutically effective amount is within the skill in the art.
  • the therapeutically effective amount or dosage of a compound according to this invention can vary within wide limits and may be determined in a manner known in the art. Such dosage will be adjusted to the individual requirements in each particular case including the specific compound(s) being administered, the route of administration, the condition being treated, as well as the patient being treated.
  • the daily dosage can be administered as a single dose or in divided doses, or for parenteral administration, it may be given as continuous infusion.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is intended to include any and all material compatible with pharmaceutical administration including solvents, dispersion media, coatings, antibacterial and antifungal agents, isotonic and absorption delaying agents, and other materials and compounds compatible with pharmaceutical administration. Except insofar as any conventional media or agent is incompatible with the active compound, use thereof in the compositions of the invention is contemplated. Supplementary active compounds can also be incorporated into the compositions.
  • the present invention relates to chitosan polymer derivatives comprising three monomers of formula I:
  • a dased line “----” or the symbol “ ” is used to indicate where the structure or moiety is attached to the base molecule by a covalent bond.
  • the phrase “to PEG” or “to chitosan” or similar language used in combination with a dashed line or the above symbol indicates where or how the structure or moiety is attached to the base molecule if there a multiple attachment points.
  • the present invention relates to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein Y is amide-propionyl-thiol-maleimide-propionly-amide:
  • the present invention relates to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein Y is succinic acid amide:
  • the present invention relates to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein R1 is an ⁇ V ⁇ 3 integrin antagonist of the formula:
  • the present invention relates to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein R1 is an ⁇ 4 ⁇ 1 integrin antagonist of the formula:
  • the point of covalent linkage of the R1 group is such that the affinity of binding of the integrin antagonist to the integrin receptor is not substantially reduced.
  • the present invention also relates to conjugates connected to and compositions containing the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I.
  • the chitosan polymer derivatives of the present invention are used for the creation of nanoparticles for the formulation and delivery of siRNA, resulting in the improved delivery to the cytoplasm of target cells expressing ⁇ 4 ⁇ 1 and/or ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers.
  • the present invention also relates to methods of manufacturing and using such conjugates and compositions.
  • the chitosan polymer derivatives of the present invention are useful as components of conjugates and compositions which improve the delivery of drugs, nucleic acids, or other therapeutic compounds to tissues or cells expressing ⁇ 4 ⁇ 1 and ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers.
  • the present invention relates to nanoparticle formulations containing the chitosan polymer derivatives of the present invention which are useful in delivering siRNA to the cytoplasm of target cells expressing ⁇ 4 ⁇ 1 and ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers to inhibit the expression of certain proteins through RNA interference.
  • the present invention relates to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I for use in formulations that can effectively deliver siRNA to tumor cells and other cell types expressing ⁇ 4 ⁇ 1 and ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers for the treatment of cancer or inflammatory diseases.
  • conjugates, compositions, and formulations are more efficacious and demonstrate improved knockdown capability compared to similar formulations lacking the chitosan polymer derivatives of the present invention.
  • the degree of deacetylation is an important aspect for control.
  • the chitosan has a relatively high degree of deacetylation.
  • the chitosan has a degree of deacetylation of at least 60%.
  • the molecular weight of the chitosan is preferably more than 10 kDa. In another embodiment, the molecular weight is more than 50 kDa and even more preferred is a molecular weight of more than 100 kDa.
  • N:P ratio defined herein as the ratio of basic (non-acetylated or acylated) chitosan amino groups (N) to RNA phosphate groups (P).
  • N:P ratio the ratio of basic (non-acetylated or acylated) chitosan amino groups (N) to RNA phosphate groups (P).
  • N:P ratio the ratio of basic (non-acetylated or acylated) chitosan amino groups (N) to RNA phosphate groups (P).
  • N:P ratio is the ratio of the chitosan polymer derivatives of the present invention.
  • the N:P ratio is at least 20.
  • the concentration of the RNA solution is at least 30 nM.
  • the present invention relates to the chitosan polymer derivatives of the present invention wherein R1 in formula I is:
  • the present invention relates to the chitosan polymer derivatives of the present invention wherein R1 in formula I is:
  • the present invention is directed to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein:
  • the present invention is directed to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein:
  • the present invention is directed to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein:
  • the present invention is directed to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein:
  • the present invention is directed to the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I wherein m is 0.
  • the present invention is directed to a chitosan polymer derivative of formula I selected from the group consisting of:
  • the present invention is directed to chitosans which are covalently linked with small molecule integrin antagonist-siRNA nanoparticle compositions comprising:
  • the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such polymers.
  • the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I are useful in formulating compositions such as nanoparticles to improve the delivery of small molecules, peptides, and nucleic acids such as siRNA to the cytoplasm of target cells expressing VLA-4 or the ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers.
  • the present invention relates to chitosan-containing nanoparticle compositions and formulations containing the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I which are useful in delivering siRNA to the cytoplasm of target cells expressing VLA-4 or the ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers to inhibit the expression of certain target proteins through RNA interference.
  • the invention relates to the use of the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I for formulation into derivatized chitosan nanoparticle compositions to facilitate the delivery of nucleic acids such as siRNA to tumor cells and other cell types expressing VLA-4 or the ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers.
  • nucleic acids such as siRNA
  • VLA-4 or the ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers the use of chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I to synthesize delivery formulations to treat inflammation and proliferative disorders, like cancers.
  • Chitosan in various forms is widely available. There are many commercial sources having a specified degree of deacetylation and molecular weight range. The degree of de-acetylation may be changed by treatment with a strong base according to published methods. It is possible to size chitosans into narrower molecular weight ranges through the use of dialysis bags which have different molecular weight cut-offs. Methods for manipulation of chitosan in this way have been published and are known to those skilled in the art.
  • chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I can be prepared according to the schemes illustrated below. Unless otherwise indicated, the variables such as R1, R2, X1, X2, Y, etc. in the schemes below are defined in the same manner as defined previously for the genus of formula I.
  • Integrin targeting chitosan polymer derivatives consisting of three monomers of formula I:
  • intermediate 2 is reacted with 4 to produce the maleimide intermediate 7:
  • thiolated chirotsan 12 is deprotected with 0.1 N aqueous HCl for 4 hours at 100° C., thereby forming thiolated chitosan 13 as shown in Scheme 5:
  • reaction with PEGylated targeting ligand 6 is conducted in aqueous conditions at room temperature, for small molecule—PEG—chitosan conjugate (Scheme 6).
  • the degree of small molecule loading or substitution is controlled by the extent of reaction with 3-acetylsulfanyl-propionic acid as shown in Scheme 4.
  • intermediate 21 was created from commercially available (S)-3-[4-nitrophenyl]-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid 20.
  • the nitro group of commercially available starting material 20 in a methanol solution was reduced with zinc dust in the presence of ammonium chloride at room temperature over the course of several hours, resulting in aniline 21.
  • Other methods for nitro reduction are known to those skilled in the art.
  • Aniline 21 was acylated with benzoyl halide derivatives such as 2,6-dichlorobenzoyl chloride 22 in an aprotic solvent such as dichloromethane in the presence of a base such as di-isopropyl-ethyl amine at room temperature.
  • amide 23 was formed.
  • the t-butylcarbonyl (Boc) amine protecting group was removed according to standard methods known to those skilled in the art, such as by the treatment with an HCl solution in dioxane at room temperature; resulting in hydrochloride 24.
  • Hydrochloride 24 was treated with amide bond forming conditions (also well known to those skilled in the art) in presence of known 1-(2-azido-ethyl)-cyclopentanecarboxylic acid 25 resulting in the production of di-amide 26.
  • the azide group of intermediate 26 was reduced by treatment with a tri-alkyl phosphine in an aprotic solvent such as tetrahydrofuran at room temperature.
  • methyl ester was saponified by treatment with sodium hydroxide in a solvent mixture such as ethanol and tetrahydrofuran at an elevated temperature such as 50° C. and for 15 hours. This process resulted in the formation of intermediate 8 which may also be presented as a zwitterion.
  • Rings represented by G may be installed into intermediate 3 as shown in Scheme 10. Then intermediate 3 is made available for subsequent coupling in the similar manner as that shown in Schemes 3 and to produce a target module ready for coupling according to Scheme 1 enroute to making the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I.
  • Detailed synthesis methods of the preparation of intermediate 27 in Scheme 10 above are published in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,388,084 B1 and 6,380,387 B1. Briefly, aryl or heteroaryl zinc reagents are formed from known intermediates 27 or 28 in an anhydrous solvent such as dimethyl acetamide (DMA).
  • DMA dimethyl acetamide
  • the removal of the amino protecting group N-tert-butoxycarbonyl is effected in the presence of a strong acid such as trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in dichloromethane (CH 2 Cl 2 ) solvent.
  • a strong acid such as trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in dichloromethane (CH 2 Cl 2 ) solvent.
  • cyclic intermediate 15 is coupled to the amino group revealed in the previous step using standard amide bond forming conditions well known to those skilled in the art.
  • the azido group is reduced to the corresponding amine using trimethyl phosphine in THF and finally the carboxylic ester is saponified using sodium hydroxide in a solvent mixture of THF and ethyl alcohol (EtOH) at 50° C. for 15 hours.
  • N-Fmoc 9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl protection
  • reaction with commercially available succinic anhydride is performed as a means to expose a carboxylic acid group for subsequent coupling to the amino terminus of intermediate 8, using amide bond forming reaction conditions that are well known to those skilled in the art.
  • the present invention relates compounds of formula 1, in the case where Y represents a succinimide linker as shown below.
  • the synthesis shown in Scheme 11 using Intermediate 31 provides sufficient detail for replication by those skilled in the art. This method is also applicable to other integrin targeting small molecules which contain a nucleophilic amine and appropriate carboxylic acid group, preferably tert-butyl ester, as necessary.
  • intermediate 31 is reacted with commercially available PEGylating reagent 32, in presence of HBTU and diisopropylethylamine in an aprotic solvent such as DMSO thereby yielding intermediate 33.
  • the Fmoc amine protecting group is removed with a secondary amine reagent, such as DBU (34) in a solvent such as DMF in the presence of a thiol quenching reagent such as 35.
  • a secondary amine reagent such as DBU (34)
  • a solvent such as DMF
  • a thiol quenching reagent such as 35.
  • treatment of the amine-deprotected intermediate with succinic anhydride 36 is followed by a preferred method for activation with the use of hydroxy-2,5-dioxopyrrolidine-3-sulfonicacid (Sulfo-NHS, 38) as the catalyst for a coupling, mediated by 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethyllaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC-HCl) in the presence of a base such as di-isopropylethylamine (DIPEA) and in a solvent such as dimethylsulfoxide (
  • siRNA nanoparticles containing chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I can be prepared by combining aqueous solutions of siRNA with the chitosan polymer derivatives in buffers, concentrations and ratios known to those skilled in the art or as widely published. Nanoparticles form spontaneously according to the electrostatic association of the negatively charged siRNA with positively charged chitosan.
  • the size and charge of the siRNA/derivatized chitosan nanoparticle is controlled in part by the N to P ratio (the ratio of the average number of basic chitosan amino groups to negatively charged phosphodiester groups of the siRNA). In particular embodiments, the N to P ratio is between 2 and 200, 50 being preferred.
  • the average molecular weight of the chitosan polymer derivatives varies between 10,000 and 250,000Da, with greater than 100,000 Da being preferred.
  • the combination with other derivatized or underivatized chitosans of different molecular weights is one means to control the size and charge of the nanoparticle.
  • the chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I are useful for conjugation or in formulating compositions to improve the delivery of therapeutic agents such as small molecules, peptides, or nucleic acids (i.e. siRNA) to target cells expressing VLA-4 and ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers.
  • therapeutic agents such as small molecules, peptides, or nucleic acids (i.e. siRNA) to target cells expressing VLA-4 and ⁇ V ⁇ 3 dimers.
  • compositions of the present invention containing chitosan polymer derivatives of formula I may be used to encapsulate, condense or otherwise formulate therapeutic agents such as small molecules, peptides, or nucleic acids (i.e., siRNAs), for treating various diseases and conditions that are associated with the expression of VLA-4 and ⁇ V ⁇ 3.
  • therapeutic agents such as small molecules, peptides, or nucleic acids (i.e., siRNAs)
  • diseases and conditions include cancer and may include various metabolic related diseases.
  • the present invention comprises a method of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal (preferably a human) in need of such treatment, wherein the method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition containing a chitosan polymer derivative of formula I.
  • a composition containing a chitosan polymer derivative of formula I are chitosan-siRNA nanoparticles.
  • Such compositions can be administered in a fashion consistent with good medical practice. Factors for consideration in this context include the particular disorder being treated, the particular mammal being treated, the clinical condition of the individual patient, the cause of the disorder, the site of delivery of the agent, the method of administration, the scheduling of administration, and other factors known to medical practitioners.
  • compositions containing a compound of formula I of the invention may be administered by parenteral, intraperitoneal, and intrapulmonary administration.
  • Parenteral infusions include intramuscular, intravenous, intraarterial, intraperitoneal, or subcutaneous administration.
  • Reagents were purchased from Aldrich, Sigma, and Pierce BioScience or other suppliers as indicated below and used without further purification.
  • the purification of multi-milligram to multi-gram scale was conducted by methods known to those skilled in the art such as elution of silica gel flash column.
  • Preparative flash column purifications were also effected in some cases by the use of disposable pre-packed multigram silica gel columns (RediSep) eluted with a CombiFlash system.
  • BiotageTM and ISCOTM are also flash column instruments that may be used in this invention for purification of intermediates.
  • LC/MS liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy
  • super critical fluid chromatography For some separations, the use of super critical fluid chromatography may also be useful.
  • Super critical fluid chromatography separations were performed using a Mettler-Toledo Minigram system with the following typical conditions: 100 bar, 30° C., 2.0 mL/min eluting a 12 mm AD column with 40% MeOH in super critical fluid CO 2 . In the case of analytes with basic amino groups, 0.2% isopropyl amine was added to the methanol modifier.
  • Step 2 Preparation of 2-(3-(N,N-bis-tert-butoxycarbonylguanidino)benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid benzyl ester (RO0654425)
  • Step 3 Preparation of 2-(3-(N,N-bis-tert-butoxycarbonylguanidino)benzoyl)-amino-acetic acid (RO0654669)
  • Step 4 Preparation of [3-(4-nitro-phenoxy)-propyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester (RO4515815-002)
  • Step 5 Preparation of [3-(4-amino-phenoxy)-propyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester (RO4515827-002)
  • Step 6 Preparation of (S)—N-[4-(3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propoxy)-phenyl]-3-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-succinamic acid tert-butyl ester (R05492170)
  • reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (400 mL) and were washed with water (400 ml), saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (400 mL), and brine solution (400 mL).
  • Step 7 Preparation of (S)-3-amino-N-[4-(3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propoxy)-phenylPsuccinamic acid tert-butyl ester (R05492168)
  • Step 8 Preparation of (S)-3-(2-(3-(N,N-bis-tert-butoxycarbonylguanidino)-benzoylamino)-acetylamino)-N-[4-(3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propoxy)-phenyl]-succinamic acid tert-butyl ester (R05487307)
  • the resulting light brown solution was stirred for 2 days at which point lot of gel like solids were formed. Then, water ( ⁇ 50 mL) was added and the resulting light brown paste was dissolved in ethyl acetate ( ⁇ 200 mL) at hot condition. Then, the two layers were separated and the aqueous layer was extracted one more time with ethyl acetate (100 mL). The combined ethyl acetate extracts were washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution, water, and brine solution and then the organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
  • Step 9 Preparation of (S)—N-[4-(3-amino-propoxy)-phenyl]-3-(2-(3-(guanidino)-benzoylamino)-acetylamino)-succi namic acid trifluoroacetate salt (R05534055)
  • Step 10 Preparation of (S)—N-[4-[3-[[3-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-pyrrol-1-yl)-propionylamino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]-1-oxopropyl]amino]propoxy]-phenyl]-3-[2-[3-[guanidino]-benzoylamino]-acetylamino]-succinamic acid (R05487313)
  • Step 1 Preparation of [2-(4-nitro-phenoxy)-ethyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester
  • 2-(4-Nitro-phenoxy)-ethyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester was prepared by a similar procedure as 2-(4-nitro-phenoxy)-propyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester from (2-hydroxy-ethyl)-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester and 4-nitrophenol.
  • Step 2 Preparation of [2-(4-amino-phenoxy)-ethyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester
  • 2-(4-Amino-phenoxy)-ethyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester was prepared by a similar procedure as 2-(4-amino-phenoxy)-propyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester from 2-(4-nitro-phenoxy)-ethyl]-carbamic acid tert-butyl ester.
  • Step 3 Preparation of (S)—N-[4-(2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-ethoxy)-phenyl]-3-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-succinamic acid tert-butyl ester
  • Step 4 Preparation of (S)-3-amino-N-[4-(2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-ethoxy)phenyl]succinamic acid tert-butyl ester
  • Step 5 Preparation of (5)-tert-butyl 4-(4-(2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethoxy)phenylamino)-4-oxo-3-(2-(3-(2,2,10,10-tetramethyl-4,8-dioxo-3,9-dioxa-5,7-diazaundecan-6-ylideneamino)benzamido)acetamido)butanoate
  • Step 6 Preparation of (S)—N-[4-(2-amino-ethoxy)-phenyl]-3-[2-(3-guanidino-benzoylamino)-acetylamino]-succinamic acid trifluoroacetate salt
  • Step 7 Preparation of (S)—N-[4-[3-[3-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-pyrrol-1-yl)-propionylamino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]-1-oxopropyl]amino]ethoxy]-phenyl]-3-[2-[3-[guanidino]-benzoylamino]-acetylamino]-succinamic acid
  • Step 1 Preparation of 1-(2-bromoethyl)cyclopentanecarboxylic acid methyl ester (RO0276432)
  • reaction mixture was stirred for 1 h at ⁇ 50 to ⁇ 60° C. Then, a solution of 1,2-dibromoethane (545 mmol, 47 mL) in THF (50 mL) was added dropwise and the light brown suspension was stirred for 1 h at ⁇ 70 to ⁇ 60° C. Then, it was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred overnight.
  • the reaction mixture was poured into a saturated aqueous solution of ammonium chloride (200 mL) and the organic compound was extracted into ether (2 ⁇ 100 mL). The combined extracts were washed with a saturated solution of sodium chloride (150 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
  • Step 2 Preparation of 1-[2-azidoethyl]cyclopentanecarboxylic acid methyl ester (RO5463863)
  • the 1-[2-azidoethyl]cyclopentanecarboxylic acid methyl ester (184 mmol, 36.2 g) was dissolved in THF (500 mL) and methanol (250 mL) and a solution of LiOH monohydrate (368 mmol, 15.44 g) in water (300 mL) was added. The resulting solution was stirred at 40° C. overnight and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 1 L of water containing 40 mL of 1N NaOH and was washed with hexane (500 mL). The aqueous layer was acidified with 1N hydrochloric acid and the organic compound was extracted with ether (2 ⁇ 500 mL).
  • Step 4 Preparation of (S)-3-[4-nitrophenyl]-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid methyl ester (RO0475335-002)
  • Step 5 Preparation of (S)-3-[4-aminophenyl]-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid methyl ester (RO0266938-002)
  • Step 6 Preparation of (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phenyl]propionic acid methyl ester (RO0270513)
  • Step 7 Preparation of (S)-2-amino-3-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phenyl]propionic acid methyl ester hydrochloride salt (RO0270521)
  • Step 8 Preparation of (S)-2-[[1-(2-azidoethyl)cyclopentanecarbonyl]amino]3-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phenyl]propionic acid methyl ester (RO0271247-004)
  • the solid was collected by filtration and washed with water (100 mL) and hexane ( ⁇ 100 mL). After drying at air, 11.2 g of the product was obtained as a light brick solid which was treated with acetonitrile (100 mL) at hot condition. All impurities went into acetonitrile and the solid was collected by filtration to afford 8.24 g of coupling product. The acetonitrile solution was removed under vacuum and the residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate and the product was precipitated by the addition of hexane.
  • Step 9 Preparation of (S)-2-[[1-(2-azidoethyl)cyclopentanecarbonyl]amino[3-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phenyl]propionic acid (RO0271026)
  • Step 10 Preparation of (S)-2-[[1-(2-aminoethyl)cyclopentanecarbonyl]amino[3-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phen yl]propionic acid (RO0273456)
  • Step 11 Preparation of (S)-3-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phenyl]-2-[[[1-[2-[3-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl)propionylamino]-ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]propionylamino]ethyl]cyclopentyl]carbonyl]amino]propionic acid (RO5336665-002).
  • Step 1 Preparation of (S)-2-[[1-(2-azido-ethyl)-cyclopentanecarbonyl]-amino]-3-[4-(2,6-dichloro-benzoylamino)-phenyl]-propionic acid tert-butyl ester
  • Step 2 Preparation of (S)-2- ⁇ [1-(2-amino-ethyl)-cyclopentanecarbonyl]-amino ⁇ -3-[4-(2,6-dichloro-benzoylamino)-phenyl]-propionic acid tert-butyl ester
  • the reaction mixture was concentrated dried from DCM/Hexanes, partitioned between acetonitrile (50 mL) and water (50 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 22 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated, partitioned between ethyl acetate (175 mL) and saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (200 mL) and organic phase separated. The aqueous phase was extracted with EA (100 mL).
  • Step 3 Preparation of (S)-3-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phenyl]-2-[[1-[2-[3-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-
  • the yellow solution was stirred for 5 min at room temperature and then HBTU (127 mg, 334 ⁇ mol, Eq: 1.5) was added.
  • the reaction's atmosphere was purged with nitrogen, the flask sealed, and stirred at room temperature for 2.8 days.
  • the reaction was worked up by addition of TFA (50 ⁇ L) passed through a 0.2 ⁇ m PVDF syringe filter (w/1 ⁇ rinse 1 mL) and then purified by RP-HPLC (C18 Pursuit, 20 ⁇ 150 mm, 30 mL/min, water/acetonitrile with 0.1% TFA, 35 to 100% acetonitrile over 8 min, and three injections).
  • Step 4 Preparation of (5)-2-[[1-[2-[3-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[
  • Nonane-1-thiol (219 mg, 261 ⁇ L, 1.37 mmol, Eq: 10), and then DBU (41.7 mg, 41.3 ⁇ L, 274 ⁇ mol, Eq: 2) were added, the flask wrapped in aluminum foil and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 17 h.
  • the reaction was filtered through a syringe filter (0.45 ⁇ m PTFE) with 2 rinsing of ACN 1 mL/each) and the sample was purified by RP-HPLC (C18 Pursuit, 20 ⁇ 150 mm, 30 mL/min, 3 injections, with different starting concentrations of the gradient 15, 20, and 30% to 100% ACN in water, 8 min, no modifier).
  • Step 5 Preparation of N-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2]-[1-[(S)-1-tert-but oxycarbonyl-2-[4-(2,6-dichlorobenzoylamino)phenyl]ethylcarbamoyl]cyclopentyl]ethylcarbamoyl]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]eth
  • Step 1 Preparation of (S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-3-[4-(1,3,6-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl]propionic acid methyl ester
  • reaction mixture was heated to 70° C.
  • the internal temperature of the reaction mixture rose to 80-85° C. due to the exothermic reaction.
  • the reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 3-4 h at which time TLC of an aliquot which had been quenched with saturated ammonium chloride indicated the absence of starting material.
  • the reaction mixture was diluted with THF (140 mL), was cooled to room temperature and the excess zinc dust was allowed to settle over 2-3 h.
  • Step 2 Preparation of (S)-2-amino-3-[4-(1,3,6-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl]propionic acid methyl ester hydrochloride salt
  • Step 3 Preparation of (S)-2-(4-bromo-2,6-difluorobenzoylamino)-3-[4-(1,3,6-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl]propionic acid propyl ester
  • Step 4 Preparation of (S)-2-(4-cyano-2,6-difluorobenzoylamino)-3-[4-(1,3,6-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl]propionic acid propyl ester
  • reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and it was poured into water (100 mL) to afford a cloudy suspension. Then, the organic compound was extracted with ethyl acetate (2 ⁇ 100 mL). The combined extracts were washed with brine solution (100 mL) and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.
  • Step 5 Preparation of (S)-2-(4-aminomethyl-2,6-difluorobenzoylamino)-3-[4-(1,3,6-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl]propionic acid propyl ester
  • the reaction was stirred at room temperature under nitrogen for 1.3 h.
  • the reaction mixture was cooled in an ice bath and quenched with water (20 ml) and a sodium chloride solution (20 ml water, 100 ml saturated solution).
  • the aqueous mixture was extracted with DCM (2 ⁇ 200 ml), to organic layers wash with brine, combined, dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated yield an off white solid 1.77 g.
  • the crude was suspended in isopropyl acetate (75 ml) and isopropyl alcohol (0.75 ml and TMSCl (1 ml) was added dropwise.
  • Step 6 Preparation of (S)-2-(4-aminomethyl-2,6-difluorobenzoylamino)-3-[4-(1,3,6-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl]propionic acid
  • Step 7 Preparation of (S)-2-[4-[(3-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl)propionylamino]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]propionylamino)methyl]-2,6-difluorobenzoylamino]-3-[4-(1,3,6-trimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-5-yl)phenyl]propionic acid
  • Loading values were determined by 1 H NMR integrations of the thioacetyl, alkyl, aromatic peaks, or combination average with respect to the known value of the acetyl group of the starting chitosan. Percent loading was reported in mole %. The concentration of the loaded ligand was reported in nanomoles of ligand with respect to the average molecular weight of the monomer of the biopolymer per milligram of chitosan. The average molecular weight of the monomer was determined by the sum of the mole percent of each monomer's molecular weight. The N value was reported as micromoles of primary amine per milligram of chitosan, ⁇ mol/mg. The following abbreviations have the below definitions:
  • Pr—S-Ac Thioacetic acid S-(2-carbamoyl-ethyl) ester-amide
  • Y is either: (1) amide-propionyl-thiol-maleimide-propionly-amide (Pr—S-Mal), or (2) succinic acid amide (Suc); and specification of the remaining variables are self-explanatory based on the variables as described for Formula I in the beginning of the Detailed Description.
  • the reaction was partially acidified with 1 mL of 0.1M HCl, concentrated, transferred to a dialysis bag (10K MWCO, Thermo Scientific, Snake Skin), and dialyzed against 4 L of 2.5% NaCl solution for 3 h, 2% for 5 h, 1% for 6 h, 0.5% 12 h, water 12 h 4 times.
  • the dialysate was lypholized yielding off white fibrous solid, 158 mg.
  • the loading was determined by 1 H NMR integration of the methyl of the thioacetate at 2.21 ppm as compared to the methyl of the N acetate at 1.9 ppm (14% assumed) was 0.26 mole %, 13.3 nmol/mg, and the N values was 4.32 nmol/mg (0.26%, 13.3 nmol/mg, N 4.32 ⁇ mol/mg).
  • Step 3 Cs(NM)- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3% Loading) (RO5544717 Chitosan Derivative D)
  • Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) (44 mg, 13.3 nmol/mg, 0.585 ⁇ mol) was dissolved in water (5 mL, previously degassed with nitrogen). The pH of the reaction was adjusted to pH 6.2-6.3 with aqueous NaOH (1 M). The ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (2.13 mg, 1.72 ⁇ mol, Eq 3) in a test tube was dissolved in DMSO (1 mL, and 0.5 mL rinse; previously degassed with nitrogen) and then transferred by pipette to the reaction. The reaction was stirred at RT under nitrogen for 11 h.
  • the reaction was acidified (HCl, 0.1 M, 3 mL), diluted with aqueous NaCl (5 mL, 10%), and stirred for 5-10 min.
  • the reaction was transferred (and rinsed once with water 5 mL) into a Vivacell 70 (Sartoriusstedim) membrane centrifuge device (10K MWCO).
  • the solution was concentrated by centrifugation ( ⁇ 1K), and the retentate was re-suspended and concentrated 3 times with water, and one time w/0.001 M HCl.
  • the retentate were transferred with two rinsings of water (1 mL/ea) to a syringe with a 0.45 ⁇ m PVDF (Gelman Acrodisc) syringe filter, filtered, and lyophilized yielding a white fibrous solid, 11 mg.
  • the loading of the ligand as determined by 1 H NMR integration of the rounded average the aromatic peak at 6.85 ppm and the methylene peak at 2.33 ppm compared to the methyl of the acetate at 1.9 ppm, was 0.3% (15 nmol/mg) and the N value was 4.2 ⁇ mol/mg (0.3%, 15 nmol/mg, N 4.2 ⁇ mol/mg). The values were based on the NMR.
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid, 176 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from Protosan (200 mg, 1.13 mmol), 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol (153 mg, 1.13 mmol, Eq: 1.0), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (1.67 mg, 11.3 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.01), and EDC (6.49 mg, 33.9 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.03). (0.47%, N 4.30 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.47%) (47.5 mg). The material was used as is (0.47%, 23.7 nmol/mg).
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 20 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.47%) (42 mg, 23.7 nmol/mg, 0.995 mop and ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (3.7 mg, 2.99 ⁇ mol, Eq. 3). (0.6% (29 nmol/mg, N 4.1 ⁇ mol mol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid, 226 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from Protosan (200 mg, 1.13 mmol), 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol (153 mg, 1.13 mmol, Eq: 1.0), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (5.02 mg, 33.9 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.03), and EDC (19.5 mg, 102 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.09). (1.9%, N 4.20 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%)) from Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (1.9%) (48 mg).
  • the material was used as is (1.9%, 95.3 nmol/mg).
  • Step 3 Cs(NM)- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (1.9% Loading) (RO5544720 Chitosan Derivative F)
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 28 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (1.9%) (45 mg, 95.3 nmol/mg, 4.29 ⁇ mol) and ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (15.9 mg, 12.8 ⁇ mol, Eq 3). (1.9%, 89 nmol/mg, N 3.7 ⁇ mol mol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid, 43 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from Protosan (200 mg, 1.13 mmol), 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol (153 mg, 1.13 mmol, Eq: 1.0), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (10 mg, 67.7 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.06), and EDC (39 mg, 203 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.18). (6.1%, N 3.92 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (6.1%) (32.5 mg). The material was immediately used as is (6.05%, 300.1 nmol/mg).
  • Step 3 Cs(NM)- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (6% Loading) (RO5544722 Chitosan Derivative G)
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 17 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (6.1%) (30 mg, 300.1 nmol/mg, 9.00 ⁇ mol) and ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (32.7 mg, 26.4 ⁇ mol, Eq. 3). (6%, 217 nmol/mg, N 2.9 ⁇ mol mol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid, 165 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from Protosan (200 mg, 1.13 mmol), 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol (153 mg, 1.13 mmol, Eq: 1.0), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (15.1 mg, 102 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.09), and EDC (58.4 mg, 305 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.27). (8.8%, N 3.73 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (8.8%) (48 mg). The material was immediately used as is (8.84%, 435.4 nmol/mg).
  • Step 3 Cs(NM)- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (5% Loading) (RO5544732 Chitosan Derivative H)
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 15 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (8.8%) (32 mg, 435.4 nmol/mg, 13.9 ⁇ mol) and ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (50.5 mg, 40.8 ⁇ mol, Eq. 2.9). (5.3%, 198 nmol/mg, N 3.0 ⁇ mol/mg).
  • Step 1 Cs(Ak)—Pr—S-Ac (0.7%)
  • the product (white fibrous solid, 154 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from chitosan (200 mg) purchased from Chitosan (AK) (200 mg, 1.13 mmol), 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol (168 mg, 1.24 mmol, Eq: 1.1), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (1.67 mg, 11.3 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.01), and EDC (64.9 mg, 339 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.3). (0.7%, 34.8 nmol/mg, N 4.88 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) from Cs(Ak)—Pr—S-Ac (0.7%) (54 mg). The material was immediately used as is (0.69%, 34.8 nmol/mg).
  • Step 3 Cs(AK)- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 2 (0.15% Loading) (RO5528978 Chitosan Derivative A)
  • the product (white fibrous solid, 41 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(Ak)—Pr—SH (0.7%) (36 mg, 0.69%, 34.8 nmol/mg, 1.25 mol) and ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 2 (3.7 mg, 2.84 ⁇ mol, Eq. 2.3). (0.15%, 7.5 nmol/mg, N 4.87 ⁇ mol/mg)
  • the product (white fibrous solid, 108 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from chitosan (200 mg) purchased from Chitosan (AK) (200 mg, 1.13 mmol), 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol (168 mg, 1.24 mmol, Eq: 1.1), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (4.18 mg, 28.2 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.025), and EDC (64.9 mg, 339 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.3). (1.5%, 73.8 nmol/mg, N 4.82 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) from Cs(Ak)—Pr—S-Ac (1.5%) (49 mg). The material was immediately used as is (1.5%, 73.8 nmol/mg).
  • Step 3 Cs(AK)- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 2 (0.21% Loading) (RO5528983 Chitosan Derivative B)
  • the product (white fibrous solid, 38 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(Ak)—Pr—SH (1.5%) (28 mg, 1.5%, 73.8 nmol/mg, 1.85 mol) and ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 2 (5.2 mg, 4.16 ⁇ mol, Eq. 2.2). (0.21%, 10.6 nmol/mg, N 4.85 ⁇ mol/mg)
  • Step 1 Cs(Ak)—Pr—S-Ac (1.8%)
  • the product (white fibrous solid, 77 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from chitosan (205 mg) purchased from Chitosan (AK) (205 mg, 1.16 mmol), 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol (208 mg, 1.54 mmol, Eq: 1.33), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (10.5 mg, 70.9 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.061), and EDC (78 mg, 407 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.352). (1.8%, 88.5 nmol/mg, N 4.80 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) from Cs(Ak)—Pr—S-Ac (1.8%) (50 mg). The material was immediately used as is (1.8%, 88.5 nmol/mg).
  • Step 3 Cs(AK)- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 2 (0.76% Loading) (RO5529001 Chitosan Derivative C)
  • the product (white fibrous solid, 41 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(Ak)—Pr—SH (0.38%) (29 mg, 3.7%, 182.3 nmol/mg, 5.29 ⁇ mol) and ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 2 (12.4 mg, 9.92 ⁇ mol, Eq.1.9). (0.76%, 36.7 nmol/mg, N 4.66 ⁇ mol/mg).
  • the product (white solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (0.26%) from Protosan (280 mg, 1.58 mmol), 3-(acetylthio)propanoic acid (185.2 mg, 1.25 mmol, Eq: 0.79), and EDC (160 mg, 835 ⁇ mol, Eq: 0.528). (25%, 1180 nmol/mg).
  • the product (clear to opaque off white film/sheet solid) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—S-Ac (25%). The material was used as is (25%, 1180 nmol/mg).
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 10 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (25%) (16.7 mg, 1180 nmol/mg, 19.8 ⁇ mol), DIEA (2.5 ⁇ L, 14.5 ⁇ mol, Eq. 1), and VLA 4 Ligand 1 (15.5 mg, 14.5 ⁇ mol, Eq. 0.7).
  • the reaction was quenched with bromo-acetamide (Eq. 50), acidified with 1M HCl, liquid extracted with ethyl acetate and hexanes mixtures, and was purified by dialysis (21%, 480 nmol/mg, N 1.4 ⁇ mol/mg).
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 13.4 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) from Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (25%) (18.3 mg, 1180 nmol/mg, 21.6 ⁇ mol), DIEA (3.7 ⁇ L, 21 ⁇ mol, Eq. 1), and VLA 4 Ligand 3 (22.5 mg, 21.2 ⁇ mol, Eq. 1). The reaction was quenched with bromo-acetamide (Eq. 22), acidified with 1M HCl, and was purified by filtration through Amicon Ultra-15, 10K NMWL membrane. (18% (440 nmol/mg, N 1.4 ⁇ mol/mg).
  • the DMSO solution (0.55 ml) containing VLA 4 Ligand 2-tert-butyl ester (41.3 mg, 20.9 ⁇ mol, Eq: 1.00)) was added drop to portion wise with two rinsings (1 mL and 0.5 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred at RT overnight for 19 h. Then, the reaction mixture was acidified with aq HCl (1M, 0.5 mL), stirred at room temperature for 1 h, and filtered (via centrifuge) through Amicon membrane (Ultracell 10K MWCO, 5000 g) and washed with water (4 ⁇ 7 mL, 5000 g, 1-2 h).
  • the retentate (0.5-1 mL) each time was a slight yellow very viscous oil with consistency of a thick syrup or honey, care was taken to ensure complete mixing prior to centrifuging.
  • the final retentate was dissolved in ⁇ 20 mL of water and transferred to two 20 mL vials and lypholized over the weekend to obtain Cs(NM)-VLA 4 Ligand 2-tert-butyl ester as a white solid (26 mg and was used as is for the next step).
  • Step 2 Cs(NM)-VLA 4 Ligand 2 Acid (4% Loading) (RO5505997 Chitosan Derivative K)
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 12 mg) was prepared by a procedure similar to that used for the preparation of Chitosan Derivative D. However, in this procedure, Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.26%) (26.8 mg, 13.3 nmol/mg, 0.356 ⁇ mol) is reacted with a PEG reagent which lacks any targeting element and terminates with a methoxy group: 3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl)-N-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 12 mg) was prepared by a procedure similar to that used for the preparation of Chitosan Derivative D. However, in this procedure, Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (0.47%) (27 mg, 23.7 nmol/mg, 0.640 ⁇ mol) is reacted with a PEG reagent which lacks any targeting element and terminates with a methoxy group: 3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl)-N-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 13 mg) was prepared by a procedure similar to that used for the preparation of Chitosan Derivative D. However, in this procedure, Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (1.9%) (24.3 mg, 95.3 nmol/mg, 2.32 ⁇ mol) is reacted with a PEG reagent which lacks any targeting element and terminates with a methoxy group: 3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl)-N-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 7 mg) was prepared by a procedure similar to that used for the preparation of Chitosan Derivative D. However, in this procedure, Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (6.1%) (25.5 mg, 300.1 nmol/mg, 7.65 ⁇ mol) is reacted with a PEG reagent which lacks any targeting element and terminates with a methoxy group: 3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl)-N-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-
  • the product (a white fibrous solid, 13 mg) was prepared by a similar procedure as Cs(NM)-Pr—S- ⁇ v ⁇ 3 Ligand 3 (0.3%) except that Cs(NM)-Pr—SH (8.8%) (27.2 mg, 435.4 nmol/mg, 11.8 ⁇ mol) is reacted with a PEG reagent which lacks any targeting element and terminates with a methoxy group: 3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydropyrrol-1-yl)-N-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[
  • 96-well high-binding F96 Maxisorp immuno microtiter plates (Nunc) were coated overnight with 25 ng/well of VCAM-1. On the day of the experiment, plates were blocked for 1 hour with PBS buffer containing 1% nonfat dry milk to eliminate nonspecific binding. The plates were then washed with DPBS (Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline) and blotted dry. Any excess liquid was carefully aspirated from the wells.
  • VLA-4 for inhibiting VLA-4 was added to control wells in buffer containing 4% DMSO and diluted down the plate, typically in a concentration range of 1000 nM to 0.2 nM.
  • Jurkat Clone E6-1 cells ATCC were labeled with 100 ⁇ g/ml 6-carboxyfluorescein diacetate, a fluorescent dye, and then activated with RPMI 1640 medium containing 0.5 mM of the divalent cation Mn 2+ and 0.05% bovine serum albumin. It is noted that this activation is needed to achieve maximal binding for the ligand may simulate the activation of integrins by cytokines and chemokines in vivo.
  • the control compound (27) was determined to have an IC 50 of about 12 nM (i.e. 50% of the cells did not bind to VCAM-1 on the surface of the wells since the VLA-4 receptors of the cells were presumably bound to or associated with the control compound).
  • Immuno 96-well Plates (NUNC, Part#439454) were coated with ⁇ v ⁇ 3 (R & D, Cat#3050-AV) by adding 100 uL of ⁇ v ⁇ 3 (1 ⁇ ) to each well and incubating the plates overnight at 4° C.
  • Buffer used was Buffer A: 20 mM Tris, 150 mM NaCl, 1 mM CaCl 2 , 1 mM MgCl 2 , pH 7.4. After removal of the coating reagent, 150 uL of 3.5% BSA in Buffer A was added to each well to block the plates for 105 minutes at 37° C. After blocking, plates were washed 5 times with 200 uL of Buffer B (Buffer A+1 mM MnCl2).
  • a control compound (28) was determined to have an IC 50 of about 2 nM (i.e. 50% of the cells did not bind to ⁇ V ⁇ 3 on the surface of the wells since the ⁇ V ⁇ 3 receptors of the cells were presumably bound to or associated with the control compound):
  • siRNA targeting the mRNA of the housekeeping gene AHA1 was used in an assay to test its ability to knockdown its expression according to the following method in A549, KB and MDA-MB0435 cells (since such cells are useful for the evaluation of putative anti-cancer activities).
  • siRNA siAHA at 30 nM
  • Transfection reagent Chitosan resuspended in 0.2M Sodium Acetate, ph 5.5, to N/P weight ratio in mg/ml as indicated in the table below. Vials were placed on shakers overnight. A ten-fold concentration stock solution of chitosan solution in 0.2M Sodium Acetate, ph 5.5, was made. Similarly, a ten-fold concentration of stock solution siRNA in OptiMEM was made. Equal volumes of the chitosan and siRNA were combined to make 5 ⁇ siRNA/chitosan complexes in a 24 well plate which was mixed on a shaker for two hours.
  • the efficacy of siRNA knock-down was measured with the Quanti Gene (QG) Assay as reported by the vendor.
  • QG Quanti Gene
  • a Quanti Gene Cell viability (CV) test was performed on cells with cell titer glow from the same well used for the Quantigene assay (from Panomics of Affymetrix, Santa Clara, Calif.). The results are shown Table 3 and FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 .
  • FIGS. 1 , 2 , and 3 show the reduction of AHA1 expression in A549, KB and MDA MB-54 cells when treated with siRNA nanoparticles created by combination of siRNA and derivatized chitosans.
  • the y-axis indicates the observed expression level of AHA1.
  • the lower bar indicates a greater degree of knock-down (a higher degree of siRNA transfection); a high bar, a lesser degree of knock-down (i.e., a lesser degree of siRNA transfection).
  • Chitosan Derivatives L, M, N, O, and P do not contain targeting ligand; rather the derivatization terminates in PEG.
  • Chitosan Derivatives L, M, N, O, and P differ by the extent to which this PEG modification has been installed: 0.14%, 0.83%, 1.4%, 5.3%, and 9.6%, respectively.
  • Chitosan Derivatives D, E, F, G, and H contain the ⁇ V ⁇ 3 targeting Ligand 3, which has been installed to the following levels: 0.3%, 0.6%, 2%, 6% and 5%, respectively.
  • ⁇ V ⁇ 3-derivatized chitosans RO5544717 Chitosan Derivative D and RO5544719 Chitosan Derivative E are more efficacious than those chitosan that are derivatized with PEG linkers alone at any derivatization percentage.
  • Both ⁇ V ⁇ 3-derivatized chitosans RO5544717 Chitosan Derivative D and RO5544719 Chitosan Derivative E are also more efficacious than unmodified chitosan.
  • ⁇ V ⁇ 3-derivatized chitosans RO5544717 Chitosan Derivative D and RO5544719 Chitosan Derivative E are relatively more efficacious than other chitosan preparations.
  • Dharmafect is a commercially available transfection reagent that is a widely used transfection agent.

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