US20210177781A9 - Combination of a selective histone deacetylase 3 (hdac3) inhibitor and an immunotherapy agent for the treatment of cancer - Google Patents

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US20210177781A9 US16/246,320 US201916246320A US2021177781A9 US 20210177781 A9 US20210177781 A9 US 20210177781A9 US 201916246320 A US201916246320 A US 201916246320A US 2021177781 A9 US2021177781 A9 US 2021177781A9
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  • aspects of the disclosure relate to methods and compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) for treatment of cancer.
  • selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitors were shown to be effective at increasing major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II expression levels.
  • MHC major histocompatibility complex
  • combinations of selective HDAC3 inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors were shown to be more effective than either inhibitor used alone to treat certain types of cancers.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitors may increase MHC II antigen presentation, and the immune checkpoint inhibitor effectiveness may depend on the level of MHC II antigen presentation such that increased antigen presentation from the selective HDAC3 inhibitor increases the effectiveness of the immune checkpoint inhibitor.
  • a combination of a selective HDAC3 inhibitor that increases MHC class II expression levels and an immunotherapy agent that increases an immune response to an MHC class II antigen are useful to treat cancer.
  • compositions for use in treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprising:
  • HDAC3 selective histone deacetylase 3
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells;
  • MHC major histocompatibility complex
  • the subject in need thereof has been administered an immunotherapy agent
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for treating the cancer.
  • compositions for use in treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprising:
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for treating the cancer.
  • kits comprising:
  • a first container comprising a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitor, wherein the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is more active for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3, and wherein the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of cancer cells;
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • a second container comprising an immunotherapy agent
  • kits for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprising:
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells
  • the step of administering the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is prior to, concurrently with, or subsequent to the step of administering the immunotherapy agent;
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for treating the cancer.
  • kits for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprising administering a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitor to the subject in need thereof, wherein the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is more active for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3;
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • the subject in need thereof has been administered with an immunotherapy agent
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for treating the cancer.
  • kits for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof comprising administering an immunotherapy agent to the subject in need thereof, wherein:
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for treating the cancer.
  • kits for inhibiting proliferation of cancer cells or inducing death of cancer cells in a subject in need thereof comprising:
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells
  • the step of administering the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is prior to, concurrently with, or subsequent to the step of administering the immunotherapy agent;
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for inhibiting proliferation of the cancer cells or inducing death of the cancer cells.
  • kits for inhibiting proliferation of cancer cells or inducing death of cancer cells in a subject in need thereof comprising administering a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitor to the subject in need thereof, wherein the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is more active for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3;
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • the subject in need thereof has been administered with an immunotherapy agent
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for inhibiting proliferation of the cancer cells or inducing death of the cancer cells.
  • provided herein are methods of inhibiting proliferation of cancer cells or inducing death of cancer cells in a subject in need thereof comprising administering an immunotherapy agent to the subject in need thereof;
  • HDAC3 histone deacetylase 3
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for inhibiting proliferation of the cancer cells or inducing death of the cancer cells.
  • the cancer is kidney cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, head and neck cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, or bladder cancer.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is at least 5-fold more active in an in vitro enzymatic inhibition assay for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3.
  • the amount of the immunotherapy agent is effective for increasing an immune response to an MHC class II antigen in the subject in need thereof.
  • the immunotherapy agent is an immune checkpoint inhibitor.
  • a compound described herein is a chemotherapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, a compound described herein is a mutagenic agent. In certain embodiments, a compound described herein is an immune checkpoint inhibitor.
  • Compounds described herein can comprise one or more asymmetric centers, and thus can exist in various stereoisomeric forms, e.g., enantiomers and/or diastereomers. For example, the compounds described herein can be in the form of an individual enantiomer, diastereomer or geometric isomer, or can be in the form of a mixture of stereoisomers, including racemic mixtures and mixtures enriched in one or more stereoisomer.
  • Isomers can be isolated from mixtures by methods known to those skilled in the art, including chiral high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and the formation and crystallization of chiral salts; or preferred isomers can be prepared by asymmetric syntheses. See, for example, Jacques et al., Enantiomers, Racemates and Resolutions (Wiley Interscience, New York, 1981); Wilen et al., Tetrahedron 33:2725 (1977); Eliel, E. L. Stereochemistry of Carbon Compounds (McGraw-Hill, NY, 1962); and Wilen, S. H. Tables of Resolving Agents and Optical Resolutions p. 268 (E. L. Eliel, Ed., Univ. of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, Ind. 1972). The invention additionally encompasses compounds as individual isomers substantially free of other isomers, and alternatively, as mixtures of various isomers.
  • the bond is a single bond
  • the dashed line - - - is a single bond or absent
  • the bond or is a single or double bond.
  • a formula depicted herein includes compounds that do not include isotopically enriched atoms and also compounds that include isotopically enriched atoms.
  • Compounds that include isotopically enriched atoms may be useful as, for example, analytical tools, and/or probes in biological assays.
  • C 1-6 alkyl is intended to encompass, C 1 , C 2 , C 3 , C 4 , C 5 , C 6 , C 1-6 , C 1-5 , C 1-4 , C 1-3 , C 1-2 , C 2-6 , C 2-5 , C 2-4 , C 2-3 , C 3-6 , C 3-5 , C 3-4 , C 4-6 , C 4-5 , and C 5-6 alkyl.
  • aliphatic refers to alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and carbocyclic groups.
  • heteroaliphatic refers to heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, and heterocyclic groups.
  • alkyl refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branched saturated hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms (“C 1-20 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 12 carbon atoms (“C 1-12 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 10 carbon atoms (“C 1-10 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 8 carbon atoms (“C 1-8 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 7 carbon atoms (“C 1-7 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 1-6 alkyl”).
  • an alkyl group has 1 to 5 carbon atoms (“C 1-5 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 4 carbon atoms (“C 1-4 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 3 carbon atoms (“C 1-3 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 2 carbon atoms (“C 1-2 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 carbon atom (“C 1 alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 2-6 alkyl”).
  • C 1-6 alkyl groups include methyl (C 1 ), ethyl (C 2 ), propyl (C 3 ) (e.g., n-propyl, isopropyl), butyl (C 4 ) (e.g., n-butyl, tert-butyl, sec-butyl, iso-butyl), pentyl (C 5 ) (e.g., n-pentyl, 3-pentanyl, amyl, neopentyl, 3-methyl-2-butanyl, tertiary amyl), and hexyl (C 6 ) (e.g., n-hexyl).
  • alkyl groups include n-heptyl (C 7 ), n-octyl (C 8 ), and the like. Unless otherwise specified, each instance of an alkyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkyl”) or substituted (a “substituted alkyl”) with one or more substituents (e.g., halogen, such as F).
  • substituents e.g., halogen, such as F
  • the alkyl group is an unsubstituted C 1-12 alkyl (such as unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, e.g., —CH 3 (Me), unsubstituted ethyl (Et), unsubstituted propyl (Pr, e.g., unsubstituted n-propyl (n-Pr), unsubstituted isopropyl (i-Pr)), unsubstituted butyl (Bu, e.g., unsubstituted n-butyl (n-Bu), unsubstituted tert-butyl (tert-Bu or t-Bu), unsubstituted sec-butyl (sec-Bu or s-Bu), unsubstituted isobutyl (i-Bu)).
  • unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl e.g., —CH 3 (Me), unsubstituted ethy
  • the alkyl group is a substituted C 1-12 alkyl (such as substituted C 1-6 alkyl, e.g., —CH 2 F, —CHF 2 , —CF 3 , —CH 2 CH 2 F, —CH 2 CHF 2 , —CH 2 CF 3 , or benzyl (Bn)).
  • substituted C 1-6 alkyl such as substituted C 1-6 alkyl, e.g., —CH 2 F, —CHF 2 , —CF 3 , —CH 2 CH 2 F, —CH 2 CHF 2 , —CH 2 CF 3 , or benzyl (Bn)
  • haloalkyl is a substituted alkyl group, wherein one or more of the hydrogen atoms are independently replaced by a halogen, e.g., fluoro, bromo, chloro, or iodo.
  • Perhaloalkyl is a subset of haloalkyl, and refers to an alkyl group wherein all of the hydrogen atoms are independently replaced by a halogen, e.g., fluoro, bromo, chloro, or iodo.
  • the haloalkyl moiety has 1 to 8 carbon atoms (“C 1-8 haloalkyl”).
  • the haloalkyl moiety has 1 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 1-6 haloalkyl”). In some embodiments, the haloalkyl moiety has 1 to 4 carbon atoms (“C 1-4 haloalkyl”). In some embodiments, the haloalkyl moiety has 1 to 3 carbon atoms (“C 1-3 haloalkyl”). In some embodiments, the haloalkyl moiety has 1 to 2 carbon atoms (“C 1-2 haloalkyl”). In some embodiments, all of the haloalkyl hydrogen atoms are replaced with fluoro to provide a perfluoroalkyl group.
  • haloalkyl hydrogen atoms are replaced with chloro to provide a “perchloroalkyl” group.
  • haloalkyl groups include —CF 3 , —CF 2 CF 3 , —CF 2 CF 2 CF 3 , —CCl 3 , —CFCl 2 , —CF 2 Cl, and the like.
  • heteroalkyl refers to an alkyl group, which further includes at least one heteroatom (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4 heteroatoms) selected from oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur within (i.e., inserted between adjacent carbon atoms of) and/or placed at one or more terminal position(s) of the parent chain.
  • a heteroalkyl group refers to a saturated group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-10 alkyl”).
  • a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-9 alkyl”).
  • a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-8 alkyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-7 alkyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-6 alkyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and 1 or 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-5 alkyl”).
  • a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and 1 or 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-4 alkyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and 1 heteroatom within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-3 alkyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms and 1 heteroatom within the parent chain (“heteroC 1-2 alkyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 1 carbon atom and 1 heteroatom (“heteroC 1 alkyl”).
  • a heteroalkyl group is a saturated group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms and 1 or 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-6 alkyl”). Unless otherwise specified, each instance of a heteroalkyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heteroalkyl”) or substituted (a “substituted heteroalkyl”) with one or more substituents. In certain embodiments, the heteroalkyl group is an unsubstituted heteroC 1-10 alkyl. In certain embodiments, the heteroalkyl group is a substituted heteroC 1-10 alkyl.
  • alkenyl refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and one or more carbon-carbon double bonds (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4 double bonds).
  • an alkenyl group has 2 to 9 carbon atoms (“C 2-9 alkenyl”).
  • an alkenyl group has 2 to 8 carbon atoms (“C 2-8 alkenyl”).
  • an alkenyl group has 2 to 7 carbon atoms (“C 2-7 alkenyl”).
  • an alkenyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 2-6 alkenyl”).
  • an alkenyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms (“C 2-5 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 4 carbon atoms (“C 2-4 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 3 carbon atoms (“C 2-3 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 carbon atoms (“C 2 alkenyl”).
  • the one or more carbon-carbon double bonds can be internal (such as in 2-butenyl) or terminal (such as in 1-butenyl).
  • Examples of C 2-4 alkenyl groups include ethenyl (C 2 ), 1-propenyl (C 3 ), 2-propenyl (C 3 ), 1-butenyl (C 4 ), 2-butenyl (C 4 ), butadienyl (C 4 ), and the like.
  • Examples of C 2-6 alkenyl groups include the aforementioned C 2-4 alkenyl groups as well as pentenyl (C 5 ), pentadienyl (C 5 ), hexenyl (C 6 ), and the like. Additional examples of alkenyl include heptenyl (C 7 ), octenyl (C 8 ), octatrienyl (C 8 ), and the like.
  • each instance of an alkenyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkenyl”) or substituted (a “substituted alkenyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the alkenyl group is an unsubstituted C 2-10 alkenyl.
  • the alkenyl group is a substituted C 2-10 alkenyl.
  • a C ⁇ C double bond for which the stereochemistry is not specified e.g., —CH ⁇ CHCH 3 ,
  • heteroalkenyl refers to an alkenyl group, which further includes at least one heteroatom (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4 heteroatoms) selected from oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur within (i.e., inserted between adjacent carbon atoms of) and/or placed at one or more terminal position(s) of the parent chain.
  • a heteroalkenyl group refers to a group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-10 alkenyl”).
  • a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 9 carbon atoms at least one double bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-9 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 8 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-8 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 7 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-7 alkenyl”).
  • a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-6 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and 1 or 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-5 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 4 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and for 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-4 alkenyl”).
  • a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 3 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and 1 heteroatom within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-3 alkenyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkenyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms, at least one double bond, and 1 or 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-6 alkenyl”). Unless otherwise specified, each instance of a heteroalkenyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heteroalkenyl”) or substituted (a “substituted heteroalkenyl”) with one or more substituents. In certain embodiments, the heteroalkenyl group is an unsubstituted heteroC 2-10 alkenyl. In certain embodiments, the heteroalkenyl group is a substituted heteroC 2-10 alkenyl.
  • alkynyl refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4 triple bonds) (“C 2-10 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 9 carbon atoms (“C 2-9 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 8 carbon atoms (“C 2-8 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 7 carbon atoms (“C 2-7 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C 2-6 alkynyl”).
  • an alkynyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms (“C 2-5 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 to 4 carbon atoms (“C 2-4 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 to 3 carbon atoms (“C 2-3 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 carbon atoms (“C 2 alkynyl”).
  • the one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds can be internal (such as in 2-butynyl) or terminal (such as in 1-butynyl).
  • Examples of C 2 -4 alkynyl groups include ethynyl (C 2 ), 1-propynyl (C 3 ), 2-propynyl (C 3 ), 1-butynyl (C 4 ), 2-butynyl (C 4 ), and the like.
  • Examples of C 2-6 alkenyl groups include the aforementioned C 2 -4 alkynyl groups as well as pentynyl (C 5 ), hexynyl (C 6 ), and the like. Additional examples of alkynyl include heptynyl (C 7 ), octynyl (C 8 ), and the like.
  • each instance of an alkynyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkynyl”) or substituted (a “substituted alkynyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the alkynyl group is an unsubstituted C 2-10 alkynyl.
  • the alkynyl group is a substituted C 2-10 alkynyl.
  • heteroalkynyl refers to an alkynyl group, which further includes at least one heteroatom (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4 heteroatoms) selected from oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur within (i.e., inserted between adjacent carbon atoms of) and/or placed at one or more terminal position(s) of the parent chain.
  • a heteroalkynyl group refers to a group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-10 alkynyl”).
  • a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 9 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-9 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 8 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-8 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 7 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-7 alkynyl”).
  • a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 or more heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-6 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 or 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-5 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 4 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and for 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-4 alkynyl”).
  • a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 3 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 heteroatom within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-3 alkynyl”). In some embodiments, a heteroalkynyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms, at least one triple bond, and 1 or 2 heteroatoms within the parent chain (“heteroC 2-6 alkynyl”). Unless otherwise specified, each instance of a heteroalkynyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heteroalkynyl”) or substituted (a “substituted heteroalkynyl”) with one or more substituents. In certain embodiments, the heteroalkynyl group is an unsubstituted heteroC 2-10 alkynyl. In certain embodiments, the heteroalkynyl group is a substituted heteroC 2-10 alkynyl.
  • carbocyclyl refers to a radical of a nonaromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group having from 3 to 14 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-14 carbocyclyl”) and zero heteroatoms in the nonaromatic ring system.
  • a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-10 carbocyclyl”).
  • a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 8 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-8 carbocyclyl”).
  • a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 7 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-7 carbocyclyl”).
  • a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-6 carbocyclyl”). In some embodiments, a carbocyclyl group has 4 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 4-6 carbocyclyl”). In some embodiments, a carbocyclyl group has 5 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 5-6 carbocyclyl”). In some embodiments, a carbocyclyl group has 5 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 5-10 carbocyclyl”).
  • Exemplary C 3-6 carbocyclyl groups include cyclopropyl (C 3 ), cyclopropenyl (C 3 ), cyclobutyl (C 4 ), cyclobutenyl (C 4 ), cyclopentyl (C 5 ), cyclopentenyl (C 5 ), cyclohexyl (C 6 ), cyclohexenyl (C 6 ), cyclohexadienyl (C 6 ), and the like.
  • Exemplary C 3-8 carbocyclyl groups include the aforementioned C 3-6 carbocyclyl groups as well as cycloheptyl (C 7 ), cycloheptenyl (C 7 ), cycloheptadienyl (C 7 ), cycloheptatrienyl (C 7 ), cyclooctyl (C 8 ), cyclooctenyl (C 8 ), bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl (C 7 ), bicyclo[2.2.2]octanyl (C 8 ), and the like.
  • Exemplary C 3-10 carbocyclyl groups include the aforementioned C 3-8 carbocyclyl groups as well as cyclononyl (C 9 ), cyclononenyl (C 9 ), cyclodecyl (C 10 ), cyclodecenyl (C 10 ), octahydro-1H-indenyl (C 9 ), decahydronaphthalenyl (C 10 ), spiro[4.5]decanyl (C 10 ), and the like.
  • the carbocyclyl group is either monocyclic (“monocyclic carbocyclyl”) or polycyclic (e.g., containing a fused, bridged or spiro ring system such as a bicyclic system (“bicyclic carbocyclyl”) or tricyclic system (“tricyclic carbocyclyl”)) and can be saturated or can contain one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds.
  • Carbocyclyl also includes ring systems wherein the carbocyclyl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more aryl or heteroaryl groups wherein the point of attachment is on the carbocyclyl ring, and in such instances, the number of carbons continue to designate the number of carbons in the carbocyclic ring system.
  • each instance of a carbocyclyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted carbocyclyl”) or substituted (a “substituted carbocyclyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the carbocyclyl group is an unsubstituted C 3 -14 carbocyclyl.
  • the carbocyclyl group is a substituted C 3 -14 carbocyclyl.
  • “carbocyclyl” is a monocyclic, saturated carbocyclyl group having from 3 to 14 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-14 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-10 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 3 to 8 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-8 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 3 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 3-6 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 4 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 4-6 cycloalkyl”).
  • a cycloalkyl group has 5 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 5-6 cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 5 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 5-10 cycloalkyl”). Examples of C 5-6 cycloalkyl groups include cyclopentyl (C 5 ) and cyclohexyl (C 5 ). Examples of C 3-6 cycloalkyl groups include the aforementioned C 5-6 cycloalkyl groups as well as cyclopropyl (C 3 ) and cyclobutyl (C 4 ).
  • C 3-8 cycloalkyl groups include the aforementioned C 3-6 cycloalkyl groups as well as cycloheptyl (C 7 ) and cyclooctyl (C 8 ).
  • each instance of a cycloalkyl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted cycloalkyl”) or substituted (a “substituted cycloalkyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the cycloalkyl group is an unsubstituted C 3-14 cycloalkyl.
  • the cycloalkyl group is a substituted C 3-14 cycloalkyl.
  • the carbocyclyl includes 0, 1, or 2 C ⁇ C double bonds in the carbocyclic ring system, as valency permits.
  • heterocyclyl refers to a radical of a 3 to 14 membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1 to 4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“3-14 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • heterocyclyl groups that contain one or more nitrogen atoms, the point of attachment can be a carbon or nitrogen atom, as valency permits.
  • a heterocyclyl group can either be monocyclic (“monocyclic heterocyclyl”) or polycyclic (e.g., a fused, bridged or spiro ring system such as a bicyclic system (“bicyclic heterocyclyl”) or tricyclic system (“tricyclic heterocyclyl”)), and can be saturated or can contain one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds.
  • Heterocyclyl polycyclic ring systems can include one or more heteroatoms in one or both rings.
  • Heterocyclyl also includes ring systems wherein the heterocyclyl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl groups wherein the point of attachment is either on the carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl ring, or ring systems wherein the heterocyclyl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more aryl or heteroaryl groups, wherein the point of attachment is on the heterocyclyl ring, and in such instances, the number of ring members continue to designate the number of ring members in the heterocyclyl ring system.
  • each instance of heterocyclyl is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heterocyclyl”) or substituted (a “substituted heterocyclyl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the heterocyclyl group is an unsubstituted 3-14 membered heterocyclyl.
  • the heterocyclyl group is a substituted 3-14 membered heterocyclyl.
  • the heterocyclyl is substituted or unsubstituted, 3- to 7-membered, monocyclic heterocyclyl, wherein 1, 2, or 3 atoms in the heterocyclic ring system are independently oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur, as valency permits.
  • a heterocyclyl group is a 5-10 membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-10 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • a heterocyclyl group is a 5-8 membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-8 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • a heterocyclyl group is a 5-6 membered nonaromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-6 membered heterocyclyl”).
  • the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has 1-3 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has 1-2 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has 1 ring heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • Exemplary 3-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 1 heteroatom include azirdinyl, oxiranyl, and thiiranyl.
  • Exemplary 4-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 1 heteroatom include azetidinyl, oxetanyl, and thietanyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 1 heteroatom include tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl, dihydrothiophenyl, pyrrolidinyl, dihydropyrrolyl, and pyrrolyl-2,5-dione.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 2 heteroatoms include dioxolanyl, oxathiolanyl and dithiolanyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 3 heteroatoms include triazolinyl, oxadiazolinyl, and thiadiazolinyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 1 heteroatom include piperidinyl, tetrahydropyranyl, dihydropyridinyl, and thianyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 2 heteroatoms include piperazinyl, morpholinyl, dithianyl, and dioxanyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 3 heteroatoms include triazinyl.
  • Exemplary 7-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 1 heteroatom include azepanyl, oxepanyl and thiepanyl.
  • Exemplary 8-membered heterocyclyl groups containing 1 heteroatom include azocanyl, oxecanyl and thiocanyl.
  • Exemplary bicyclic heterocyclyl groups include indolinyl, isoindolinyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl, dihydrobenzothienyl, tetrahydrobenzothienyl, tetrahydrobenzofuranyl, tetrahydroindolyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, decahydroquinolinyl, decahydroisoquinolinyl, octahydrochromenyl, octahydroisochromenyl, decahydronaphthyridinyl, decahydro-1,8-naphthyridinyl, octahydropyrrolo[3,2-b]pyrrole, indolinyl, phthalimidyl, naphthalimidyl, chromanyl, chromenyl, 1H-benzo[e][1,4]di
  • aryl refers to a radical of a monocyclic or polycyclic (e.g., bicyclic or tricyclic) 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6, 10, or 14 r electrons shared in a cyclic array) having 6-14 ring carbon atoms and zero heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system (“C 6-14 aryl”).
  • an aryl group has 6 ring carbon atoms (“C 6 aryl”; e.g., phenyl).
  • an aryl group has 10 ring carbon atoms (“C 10 aryl”; e.g., naphthyl such as 1-naphthyl and 2-naphthyl).
  • an aryl group has 14 ring carbon atoms (“C 14 aryl”; e.g., anthracyl).
  • Aryl also includes ring systems wherein the aryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl groups wherein the radical or point of attachment is on the aryl ring, and in such instances, the number of carbon atoms continue to designate the number of carbon atoms in the aryl ring system.
  • each instance of an aryl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted aryl”) or substituted (a “substituted aryl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the aryl group is an unsubstituted C 6-14 aryl.
  • the aryl group is a substituted C 6 -14 aryl.
  • Alkyl is a subset of “alkyl” and refers to an alkyl group substituted by an aryl group, wherein the point of attachment is on the alkyl moiety.
  • heteroaryl refers to a radical of a 5-14 membered monocyclic or polycyclic (e.g., bicyclic, tricyclic) 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6, 10, or 14 ⁇ electrons shared in a cyclic array) having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-14 membered heteroaryl”).
  • the point of attachment can be a carbon or nitrogen atom, as valency permits.
  • Heteroaryl polycyclic ring systems can include one or more heteroatoms in one or both rings.
  • Heteroaryl includes ring systems wherein the heteroaryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl groups wherein the point of attachment is on the heteroaryl ring, and in such instances, the number of ring members continue to designate the number of ring members in the heteroaryl ring system. “Heteroaryl” also includes ring systems wherein the heteroaryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more aryl groups wherein the point of attachment is either on the aryl or heteroaryl ring, and in such instances, the number of ring members designates the number of ring members in the fused polycyclic (aryl/heteroaryl) ring system.
  • Polycyclic heteroaryl groups wherein one ring does not contain a heteroatom e.g., indolyl, quinolinyl, carbazolyl, and the like
  • the point of attachment can be on either ring, i.e., either the ring bearing a heteroatom (e.g., 2-indolyl) or the ring that does not contain a heteroatom (e.g., 5-indolyl).
  • the heteroaryl is substituted or unsubstituted, 5- or 6-membered, monocyclic heteroaryl, wherein 1, 2, 3, or 4 atoms in the heteroaryl ring system are independently oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur.
  • the heteroaryl is substituted or unsubstituted, 9- or 10-membered, bicyclic heteroaryl, wherein 1, 2, 3, or 4 atoms in the heteroaryl ring system are independently oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur.
  • a heteroaryl group is a 5-10 membered aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-10 membered heteroaryl”).
  • a heteroaryl group is a 5-8 membered aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-8 membered heteroaryl”).
  • a heteroaryl group is a 5-6 membered aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-6 membered heteroaryl”).
  • the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has 1-3 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has 1-2 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has 1 ring heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
  • each instance of a heteroaryl group is independently unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heteroaryl”) or substituted (a “substituted heteroaryl”) with one or more substituents.
  • the heteroaryl group is an unsubstituted 5-14 membered heteroaryl.
  • the heteroaryl group is a substituted 5-14 membered heteroaryl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing 1 heteroatom include pyrrolyl, furanyl, and thiophenyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing 2 heteroatoms include imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, and isothiazolyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing 3 heteroatoms include triazolyl, oxadiazolyl, and thiadiazolyl.
  • Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing 4 heteroatoms include tetrazolyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryl groups containing 1 heteroatom include pyridinyl.
  • Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryl groups containing 2 heteroatoms include pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, and pyrazinyl.
  • Exemplary 6 membered heteroaryl groups containing 3 or 4 heteroatoms include triazinyl and tetrazinyl, respectively.
  • Exemplary 7-membered heteroaryl groups containing 1 heteroatom include azepinyl, oxepinyl, and thiepinyl.
  • Exemplary 5,6-bicyclic heteroaryl groups include indolyl, isoindolyl, indazolyl, benzotriazolyl, benzothiophenyl, isobenzothiophenyl, benzofuranyl, benzoisofuranyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzisoxazolyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzthiazolyl, benzisothiazolyl, benzthiadiazolyl, indolizinyl, and purinyl.
  • Exemplary 6,6-bicyclic heteroaryl groups include naphthyridinyl, pteridinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl, phthalazinyl, and quinazolinyl.
  • Exemplary tricyclic heteroaryl groups include phenanthridinyl, dibenzofuranyl, carbazolyl, acridinyl, phenothiazinyl, phenoxazinyl and phenazinyl.
  • Heteroaralkyl is a subset of “alkyl” and refers to an alkyl group substituted by a heteroaryl group, wherein the point of attachment is on the alkyl moiety.
  • unsaturated or “partially unsaturated” refers to a moiety that includes at least one double or triple bond.
  • saturated or “fully saturated” refers to a moiety that does not contain a double or triple bond, i.e., the moiety only contains single bonds.
  • alkylene is the divalent moiety of alkyl
  • alkenylene is the divalent moiety of alkenyl
  • alkynylene is the divalent moiety of alkynyl
  • heteroalkylene is the divalent moiety of heteroalkyl
  • heteroalkenylene is the divalent moiety of heteroalkenyl
  • heteroalkynylene is the divalent moiety of heteroalkynyl
  • carbocyclylene is the divalent moiety of carbocyclyl
  • heterocyclylene is the divalent moiety of heterocyclyl
  • arylene is the divalent moiety of aryl
  • heteroarylene is the divalent moiety of heteroaryl.
  • a group is optionally substituted unless expressly provided otherwise.
  • the term “optionally substituted” refers to being substituted or unsubstituted.
  • alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted.
  • Optionally substituted refers to a group which may be substituted or unsubstituted (e.g., “substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkenyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkynyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” heteroalkyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” heteroalkenyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” heteroalkynyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” carbocyclyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” heterocyclyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” aryl or “substituted” or “unsubstituted” heteroaryl group).
  • substituted means that at least one hydrogen present on a group is replaced with a permissible substituent, e.g., a substituent which upon substitution results in a stable compound, e.g., a compound which does not spontaneously undergo transformation such as by rearrangement, cyclization, elimination, or other reaction.
  • a “substituted” group has a substituent at one or more substitutable positions of the group, and when more than one position in any given structure is substituted, the substituent is either the same or different at each position.
  • substituted is contemplated to include substitution with all permissible substituents of organic compounds, and includes any of the substituents described herein that results in the formation of a stable compound.
  • the present invention contemplates any and all such combinations in order to arrive at a stable compound.
  • heteroatoms such as nitrogen may have hydrogen substituents and/or any suitable substituent as described herein which satisfy the valencies of the heteroatoms and results in the formation of a stable moiety.
  • the invention is not intended to be limited in any manner by the exemplary substituents described herein.
  • Exemplary carbon atom substituents include halogen, —CN, —NO 2 , —N 3 , —SO 2 H, —SO 3 H, —OH, —OR aa , —ON(R bb ) 2 , —N(R bb ) 2 , —N(R bb ) 3 + X ⁇ , —N(OR cc )R bb , —SH, —SR, —SSR cc , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 H, —CHO, —C(OR cc ) 2 , —CO 2 R aa , —OC( ⁇ O)R aa , —OCO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —NR bb C( ⁇ O)R aa ,
  • each instance of R a is, independently, selected from C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 perhaloalkyl, C 2-10 alkenyl, C 2-10 alkynyl, heteroC 1-10 alkyl, heteroC 2-10 alkenyl, heteroC 2-10 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl, C 6-14 aryl, and 5-14 membered heteroaryl, or two R aa groups are joined to form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R dd groups;
  • each instance of R bb is, independently, selected from hydrogen, —OH, —OR aa , —N(R cc ) 2 , —CN, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R cc ) 2 , —CO 2 R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 R cc , —SO 2 OR cc , —SOR aa , —C( ⁇ S)N(R cc ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)SR cc , —C( ⁇ S)SR cc , —P( ⁇ O) 2 R aa , —P( ⁇ O)(R aa ) 2 ,
  • each instance of R cc is, independently, selected from hydrogen, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 perhaloalkyl, C 2-10 alkenyl, C 2-10 alkynyl, heteroC 1-10 alkyl, heteroC 2-10 alkenyl, heteroC 2-10 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl, C 6-14 aryl, and 5-14 membered heteroaryl, or two R cc groups are joined to form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R dd groups;
  • each instance of R dd is, independently, selected from halogen, —CN, —NO 2 , —N 3 , —SO 2 H, —SO 3 H, —OH, —OR ee , —ON(R ff ) 2 , —N(R ff ) 2 , —N(R ff ) 3 + X ⁇ , —N(OR ee )R ff , —SH, —SR ee , —SSR ee , —C( ⁇ O)R ee , —CO 2 H, —CO 2 R ee , —OC( ⁇ O)R ee , —OCO 2 R ee , —C( ⁇ O)N(R ff ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ O)N(R ff ) 2 , —NR ff C( ⁇ O)R ee , —NR ff CO 2 R
  • each instance of R ee is, independently, selected from C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 perhaloalkyl, C 2-6 alkenyl, C 2-6 alkynyl, heteroC 2-6 alkyl, heteroC 2-6 alkenyl, heteroC 2-6 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, C 6-10 aryl, 3-10 membered heterocyclyl, and 3-10 membered heteroaryl, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R gg groups;
  • each instance of R ff is, independently, selected from hydrogen, C 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 perhaloalkyl, C 2-6 alkenyl, C 2-6 alkynyl, heteroC 1-6 alkyl, heteroC 2-6 alkenyl, heteroC 2-6 alkynyl, C 3-10 carbocyclyl, 3-10 membered heterocyclyl, C 6-10 aryl and 5-10 membered heteroaryl, or two R ff groups are joined to form a 3-10 membered heterocyclyl or 5-10 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R gg groups; and
  • each instance of R gg is, independently, halogen, —CN, —NO 2 , —N 3 , —SO 2 H, —SO 3 H, —OH, —OC 1-6 alkyl, —ON(C 1-6 alkyl) 2 , —N(C 1-6 alkyl) 2 , —N(C 1-6 alkyl) 3 + X ⁇ , —NH(C 1-6 alkyl) 2 + X ⁇ , —NH 2 (C 16 alkyl) + X ⁇ , —NH 3 + X ⁇ , —N(OC 1-6 alkyl)(C 1-6 alkyl), —N(OH)(C 1-6 alkyl), —NH(OH), —SH, —SC 1-6 alkyl, —SS(C 1-6 alkyl), —C( ⁇ O)(C 1-6 alkyl), —CO 2 H, —CO 2 (C 1-6 alkyl), —OC( ⁇ O)(
  • the carbon atom substituents are independently halogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —OR aa , —SR aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —CN, —SCN, —NO 2 , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ O)R aa , —OCO 2 R aa , —OC( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —NR bb C( ⁇ O)R aa , —NR bb CO 2 R aa , or —NR bb C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 .
  • the carbon atom substituents are independently halogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —OR aa , —SR aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —CN, —SCN, —NO 2 , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ O)R aa , —OCO 2 R aa , —OC( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —NR bb C( ⁇ O)R aa , —NR bb CO 2 R aa , or —NR bb C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , wherein R aa is hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more
  • the carbon atom substituents are independently halogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —OR aa , —SR aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —CN, —SCN, or —NO 2 .
  • the carbon atom substituents are independently halogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen moieties) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —OR aa , —SR aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —CN, —SCN, or —NO 2 , wherein R aa is hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, an oxygen protecting group (e.g., silyl, TBDPS, TBDMS, TIPS, TES, TMS, MOM, THP, t-Bu, Bn, allyl, acetyl, pivaloyl, or benzoyl) when attached to an oxygen atom, or a sulfur protecting group (e.g., acetamidomethyl, t-Bu, 3-nitro-2-pyridine sulfenyl, 2-pyr
  • the molecular weight of a carbon atom substituent is lower than 250, lower than 200, lower than 150, lower than 100, or lower than 50 g/mol.
  • a carbon atom substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and/or silicon atoms.
  • a carbon atom substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, oxygen, sulfur, and/or nitrogen atoms.
  • a carbon atom substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and/or iodine atoms.
  • a carbon atom substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, and/or chlorine atoms.
  • halo or halogen refers to fluorine (fluoro, —F), chlorine (chloro, —Cl), bromine (bromo, —Br), or iodine (iodo, —I).
  • hydroxyl refers to the group —OH.
  • substituted hydroxyl or “substituted hydroxyl,” by extension, refers to a hydroxyl group wherein the oxygen atom directly attached to the parent molecule is substituted with a group other than hydrogen, and includes groups selected from —OR aa , —ON(R bb ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ O)SR aa , —OC( ⁇ O)R aa , —OCO 2 R aa , —OC( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —OC( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —OC( ⁇ NR bb )OR aa , —OC( ⁇ NR bb )N(R bb ) 2 , —OS( ⁇ O)R aa , —OSO 2 R aa , —OSi(R aa ) 3 , —
  • thiol refers to the group —SH.
  • substituted thiol or “substituted thio,” by extension, refers to a thiol group wherein the sulfur atom directly attached to the parent molecule is substituted with a group other than hydrogen, and includes groups selected from —SR aa , —S ⁇ SR cc , —SC( ⁇ S)SR aa , —SC( ⁇ O)SR aa , —SC( ⁇ O)OR aa , and —SC( ⁇ O)R aa , wherein R aa and R cc are as defined herein.
  • amino refers to the group —NH 2 .
  • substituted amino by extension, refers to a monosubstituted amino, a disubstituted amino, or a trisubstituted amino. In certain embodiments, the “substituted amino” is a monosubstituted amino or a disubstituted amino group.
  • sulfonyl refers to a group selected from —SO 2 N(R bb ) 2 , —SO 2 R aa , and —SO 2 OR aa , wherein R aa and R bb are as defined herein.
  • sulfinyl refers to the group —S( ⁇ O)R aa , wherein R a is as defined herein.
  • carbonyl refers a group wherein the carbon directly attached to the parent molecule is sp 2 hybridized, and is substituted with an oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atom, e.g., a group selected from ketones (—C( ⁇ O)R aa ), carboxylic acids (—CO 2 H), aldehydes (—CHO), esters (—CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)SR aa , —C( ⁇ S)SR aa ), amides (—C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)NR bb SO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ S)N(R bb ) 2 ), and imines (—C( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )OR aa ), —C( ⁇ NR bb )N(R bb ) 2 ), wherein R aa and R b
  • sil refers to the group —Si(R aa ) 3 , wherein R aa is as defined herein.
  • oxo refers to the group ⁇ O
  • thiooxo refers to the group ⁇ S.
  • Nitrogen atoms can be substituted or unsubstituted as valency permits, and include primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary nitrogen atoms.
  • Exemplary nitrogen atom substituents include hydrogen, —OH, —OR aa , —N(R cc ) 2 , —CN, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R cc ) 2 , —CO 2 R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 R cc , —SO 2 OR cc , —SOR aa , —C( ⁇ S)N(R cc ) 2
  • the nitrogen atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , or a nitrogen protecting group.
  • the nitrogen atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , or a nitrogen protecting group, wherein R aa is hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom; and each R bb is independently hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group.
  • the nitrogen atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl or a nitrogen protecting group.
  • the substituent present on the nitrogen atom is an nitrogen protecting group (also referred to herein as an “amino protecting group”).
  • Nitrogen protecting groups include —OH, —OR aa , —N(R cc ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R cc ) 2 , —CO 2 R′′, —SO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR cc )N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 N(R cc ) 2 , —SO 2 R cc , —SO 2 OR cc , —SOR aa , —C( ⁇ S)N(R cc ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)SR cc , —C( ⁇ S)SR cc , C 1-10 alkyl (e.g., aralkyl, heteroaralkyl), C 2-10 alkenyl,
  • Nitrogen protecting groups are well known in the art and include those described in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis , T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3 rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.
  • nitrogen protecting groups such as amide groups (e.g., —C( ⁇ O)R aa ) include formamide, acetamide, chloroacetamide, trichloroacetamide, trifluoroacetamide, phenylacetamide, 3-phenylpropanamide, picolinamide, 3-pyridylcarboxamide, N-benzoylphenylalanyl derivative, benzamide, p-phenylbenzamide, o-nitophenylacetamide, o-nitrophenoxyacetamide, acetoacetamide, (N′-dithiobenzyloxyacylamino)acetamide, 3-(p-hydroxyphenyl)propanamide, 3-(o-nitrophenyl)propanamide, 2-methyl-2-(o-nitrophenoxy)propanamide, 2-methyl-2-(o-phenylazophenoxy)propanamide, 4-chlorobutanamide, 3-methyl-3-nitrobutanamide, o-nitrocinnamide, N-
  • Nitrogen protecting groups such as carbamate groups include methyl carbamate, ethyl carbamante, 9-fluorenylmethyl carbamate (Fmoc), 9-(2-sulfo)fluorenylmethyl carbamate, 9-(2,7-dibromo)fluoroenylmethyl carbamate, 2,7-di-t-butyl-[9-(10,10-dioxo-10,10,10,10-tetrahydrothioxanthyl)]methyl carbamate (DBD-Tmoc), 4-methoxyphenacyl carbamate (Phenoc), 2,2,2-trichloroethyl carbamate (Troc), 2-trimethylsilylethyl carbamate (Teoc), 2-phenylethyl carbamate (hZ), 1-(1-adamantyl)-1-methylethyl carbamate (Adpoc), 1,
  • Nitrogen protecting groups such as sulfonamide groups include p-toluenesulfonamide (Ts), benzenesulfonamide, 2,3,6,-trimethyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Mtr), 2,4,6-trimethoxybenzenesulfonamide (Mtb), 2,6-dimethyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Pme), 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Mte), 4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Mbs), 2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonamide (Mts), 2,6-dimethoxy-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (iMds), 2,2,5,7,8-pentamethylchroman-6-sulfonamide (Pme), methanesulfonamide (Ms), ⁇ -
  • nitrogen protecting groups include phenothiazinyl-(10)-acyl derivative, N′-p-toluenesulfonylaminoacyl derivative, N′-phenylaminothioacyl derivative, N-benzoylphenylalanyl derivative, N-acetylmethionine derivative, 4,5-diphenyl-3-oxazolin-2-one, N-phthalimide, N-dithiasuccinimide (Dts), N-2,3-diphenylmaleimide, N-2,5-dimethylpyrrole, N-1,1,4,4-tetramethyldisilylazacyclopentane adduct (STABASE), 5-substituted 1,3-dimethyl-1,3,5-triazacyclohexan-2-one, 5-substituted 1,3-dibenzyl-1,3,5-triazacyclohexan-2-one, 1-substituted 3,5-dinitro-4-pyridone, N
  • a nitrogen protecting group is Bn, Boc, Cbz, Fmoc, trifluoroacetyl, triphenylmethyl, acetyl, or Ts.
  • the oxygen atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , or an oxygen protecting group.
  • the oxygen atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , or an oxygen protecting group, wherein R aa is hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom; and each R bb is independently hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group.
  • the oxygen atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl or an oxygen protecting group.
  • the substituent present on an oxygen atom is an oxygen protecting group (also referred to herein as an “hydroxyl protecting group”).
  • Oxygen protecting groups include —R aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)SR aa , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )N(R bb ) 2 , —S( ⁇ O)R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —Si(R aa ) 3 , —P(R cc ) 2 , —P(R cc ) 3 , —P( ⁇ O) 2 R aa , —P( ⁇ O)
  • Oxygen protecting groups are well known in the art and include those described in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis , T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3 rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.
  • oxygen protecting groups include methyl, methoxylmethyl (MOM), methylthiomethyl (MTM), t-butylthiomethyl, (phenyldimethylsilyl)methoxymethyl (SMOM), benzyloxymethyl (BOM), p-methoxybenzyloxymethyl (PMBM), (4-methoxyphenoxy)methyl (p-AOM), guaiacolmethyl (GUM), t-butoxymethyl, 4-pentenyloxymethyl (POM), siloxymethyl, 2-methoxyethoxymethyl (MEM), 2,2,2-trichloroethoxymethyl, bis(2-chloroethoxy)methyl, 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl (SEMOR), tetrahydropyranyl (THP), 3-bromotetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, 1-methoxycyclohexyl, 4-methoxytetrahydropyranyl (MTHP), 4-methoxytetrahydro
  • an oxygen protecting group is silyl, TBDPS, TBDMS, TIPS, TES, TMS, MOM, THP, t-Bu, Bn, allyl, acetyl, pivaloyl, or benzoyl.
  • the sulfur atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , or a sulfur protecting group.
  • the sulfur atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , or a sulfur protecting group, wherein R aa is hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygen atom; and each R bb is independently hydrogen, substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group.
  • the sulfur atom substituents are independently substituted (e.g., substituted with one or more halogen) or unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl or a sulfur protecting group.
  • the substituent present on a sulfur atom is a sulfur protecting group (also referred to as a “thiol protecting group”).
  • Sulfur protecting groups include —R aa , —N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ O)SR aa , —C( ⁇ O)R aa , —CO 2 R aa , —C( ⁇ O)N(R bb ) 2 , —C( ⁇ NR bb )R aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )OR aa , —C( ⁇ NR bb )N(R bb ) 2 , —S( ⁇ O)R aa , —SO 2 R aa , —Si(R aa ) 3 , —P(R cc ) 2 , —P(R cc ) 3 , —P( ⁇ O) 2 R aa , —P( ⁇ O)
  • Sulfur protecting groups are well known in the art and include those described in detail in Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis , T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3 rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.
  • the molecular weight of a substituent is lower than 250, lower than 200, lower than 150, lower than 100, or lower than 50 g/mol.
  • a substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and/or silicon atoms.
  • a substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, oxygen, sulfur, and/or nitrogen atoms.
  • a substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and/or iodine atoms.
  • a substituent consists of carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, and/or chlorine atoms. In certain embodiments, a substituent comprises 0, 1, 2, or 3 hydrogen bond donors. In certain embodiments, a substituent comprises 0, 1, 2, or 3 hydrogen bond acceptors.
  • a “counterion” or “anionic counterion” is a negatively charged group associated with a positively charged group in order to maintain electronic neutrality.
  • An anionic counterion may be monovalent (i.e., including one formal negative charge).
  • An anionic counterion may also be multivalent (i.e., including more than one formal negative charge), such as divalent or trivalent.
  • Exemplary counterions include halide ions (e.g., F ⁇ , Cl ⁇ , Br ⁇ , I ⁇ ), NO 3 ⁇ , ClO 4 ⁇ , OH ⁇ , H 2 PO 4 ⁇ , HCO 3 ⁇ , HSO 4 ⁇ , sulfonate ions (e.g., methansulfonate, trifluoromethanesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, 10-camphor sulfonate, naphthalene-2-sulfonate, naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid-5-sulfonate, ethan-1-sulfonic acid-2-sulfonate, and the like), carboxylate ions (e.g., acetate, propanoate, benzoate, glycerate, lactate, tartrate, glycolate, gluconate, and the like), BF 4
  • Exemplary counterions which may be multivalent include CO 3 2 ⁇ , HPO 4 2 ⁇ , PO 4 3 ⁇ , B 4 O 7 2 ⁇ , SO 4 2 ⁇ , S 2 O 3 2 ⁇ , carboxylate anions (e.g., tartrate, citrate, fumarate, maleate, malate, malonate, gluconate, succinate, glutarate, adipate, pimelate, suberate, azelate, sebacate, salicylate, phthalates, aspartate, glutamate, and the like), and carboranes.
  • carboxylate anions e.g., tartrate, citrate, fumarate, maleate, malate, malonate, gluconate, succinate, glutarate, adipate, pimelate, suberate, azelate, sebacate, salicylate, phthalates, aspartate, glutamate, and the like
  • carboranes e.g., tartrate, citrate, fumarate, maleate, mal
  • pharmaceutically acceptable salt refers to those salts which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animals without undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response, and the like, and are commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, Berge et al. describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J. Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1977, 66, 1-19, incorporated herein by reference.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of this invention include those derived from suitable inorganic and organic acids and bases.
  • Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable, nontoxic acid addition salts are salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acids, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, and perchloric acid or with organic acids, such as acetic acid, oxalic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid, or malonic acid or by using other methods known in the art such as ion exchange.
  • inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, and perchloric acid
  • organic acids such as acetic acid, oxalic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid, or malonic acid or by using other methods known in the art such as ion exchange.
  • salts include adipate, alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bisulfate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, citrate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate, formate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate, gluconate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydroiodide, 2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, lauryl sulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, pamoate, pectinate,
  • Salts derived from appropriate bases include alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, ammonium, and N + (C 1-4 alkyl) 4 ⁇ salts.
  • Representative alkali or alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and the like.
  • Further pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, when appropriate, nontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cations formed using counterions such as halide, hydroxide, carboxylate, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, lower alkyl sulfonate, and aryl sulfonate.
  • solvate refers to forms of the compound, or a salt thereof, that are associated with a solvent, usually by a solvolysis reaction. This physical association may include hydrogen bonding.
  • Conventional solvents include water, methanol, ethanol, acetic acid, DMSO, THF, diethyl ether, and the like.
  • the compounds described herein may be prepared, e.g., in crystalline form, and may be solvated.
  • Suitable solvates include pharmaceutically acceptable solvates and further include both stoichiometric solvates and non-stoichiometric solvates. In certain instances, the solvate will be capable of isolation, for example, when one or more solvent molecules are incorporated in the crystal lattice of a crystalline solid.
  • “Solvate” encompasses both solution-phase and isolatable solvates. Representative solvates include hydrates, ethanolates, and methanolates.
  • hydrate refers to a compound that is associated with water.
  • the number of the water molecules contained in a hydrate of a compound is in a definite ratio to the number of the compound molecules in the hydrate. Therefore, a hydrate of a compound may be represented, for example, by the general formula R ⁇ x H 2 O, wherein R is the compound, and x is a number greater than 0.
  • a given compound may form more than one type of hydrate, including, e.g., monohydrates (x is 1), lower hydrates (x is a number greater than 0 and smaller than 1, e.g., hemihydrates (R ⁇ 0.5 H 2 O)), and polyhydrates (x is a number greater than 1, e.g., dihydrates (R ⁇ 2 H 2 O) and hexahydrates (R ⁇ 6 H 2 O)).
  • monohydrates x is 1
  • lower hydrates x is a number greater than 0 and smaller than 1, e.g., hemihydrates (R ⁇ 0.5 H 2 O)
  • polyhydrates x is a number greater than 1, e.g., dihydrates (R ⁇ 2 H 2 O) and hexahydrates (R ⁇ 6 H 2 O)
  • tautomers or “tautomeric” refers to two or more interconvertible compounds resulting from at least one formal migration of a hydrogen atom and at least one change in valency (e.g., a single bond to a double bond, a triple bond to a single bond, or vice versa).
  • the exact ratio of the tautomers depends on several factors, including temperature, solvent, and pH. Tautomerizations (i.e., the reaction providing a tautomeric pair) may catalyzed by acid or base.
  • Exemplary tautomerizations include keto-to-enol, amide-to-imide, lactam-to-lactim, enamine-to-imine, and enamine-to-(a different enamine) tautomerizations.
  • stereoisomers that are not mirror images of one another are termed “diastereomers” and those that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are termed “enantiomers”.
  • enantiomers When a compound has an asymmetric center, for example, it 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 and is described by the R- and S-sequencing rules of Cahn 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”.
  • polymorph refers to a crystalline form of a compound (or a salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof). All polymorphs have the same elemental composition. Different crystalline forms usually have different X-ray diffraction patterns, infrared spectra, melting points, density, hardness, crystal shape, optical and electrical properties, stability, and solubility. Recrystallization solvent, rate of crystallization, storage temperature, and other factors may cause one crystal form to dominate. Various polymorphs of a compound can be prepared by crystallization under different conditions.
  • prodrugs refers to compounds that have cleavable groups and become by solvolysis or under physiological conditions the compounds described herein, which are pharmaceutically active in vivo. Such examples include choline ester derivatives and the like, N-alkylmorpholine esters and the like. Other derivatives of the compounds described herein have activity in both their acid and acid derivative forms, but in the acid sensitive form often offer advantages of solubility, tissue compatibility, or delayed release in the mammalian organism (see, Bundgard, H., Design of Prodrugs , pp. 7-9, 21-24, Elsevier, Amsterdam 1985).
  • Prodrugs include acid derivatives well known to practitioners of the art, such as, for example, esters prepared by reaction of the parent acid with a suitable alcohol, or amides prepared by reaction of the parent acid compound with a substituted or unsubstituted amine, or acid anhydrides, or mixed anhydrides. Simple aliphatic or aromatic esters, amides, and anhydrides derived from acidic groups pendant on the compounds described herein are particular prodrugs. In some cases it is desirable to prepare double ester type prodrugs such as (acyloxy)alkyl esters or ((alkoxycarbonyl)oxy)alkylesters.
  • C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, aryl, C 7 -C 12 substituted aryl, and C 7 -C 12 arylalkyl esters of the compounds described herein may be preferred.
  • small molecule refers to molecules, whether naturally-occurring or artificially created (e.g., via chemical synthesis) that have a relatively low molecular weight.
  • a small molecule is an organic compound (i.e., it contains carbon).
  • the small molecule may contain multiple carbon-carbon bonds, stereocenters, and other functional groups (e.g., amines, hydroxyl, carbonyls, and heterocyclic rings, etc.).
  • the molecular weight of a small molecule is not more than 1,500 g/mol.
  • the molecular weight of a small molecule is not more than 1,000 g/mol, not more than 900 g/mol, not more than 800 g/mol, not more than 700 g/mol, not more than 600 g/mol, not more than 500 g/mol, not more than 400 g/mol, not more than 300 g/mol, not more than 200 g/mol, or not more than 100 g/mol.
  • the molecular weight of a small molecule is at least 100 g/mol, at least 200 g/mol, at least 300 g/mol, at least 400 g/mol, at least 500 g/mol, at least 600 g/mol, at least 700 g/mol, at least 800 g/mol, or at least 900 g/mol, or at least 1,000 g/mol. Combinations of the above ranges (e.g., at least 200 g/mol and not more than 500 g/mol) are also possible.
  • the small molecule is a therapeutically active agent such as a drug (e.g., a molecule approved by the U.S.
  • the small molecule may also be complexed with one or more metal atoms and/or metal ions.
  • the small molecule is also referred to as a “small organometallic molecule.”
  • Preferred small molecules are biologically active in that they produce a biological effect in animals, preferably mammals, more preferably humans. Small molecules include radionuclides and imaging agents.
  • the small molecule is a drug.
  • the drug is one that has already been deemed safe and effective for use in humans or animals by the appropriate governmental agency or regulatory body. For example, drugs approved for human use are listed by the FDA under 21 C.F.R.
  • a “protein,” “peptide,” or “polypeptide” comprises a polymer of amino acid residues linked together by peptide bonds.
  • the term refers to proteins, polypeptides, and peptides of any size, structure, or function.
  • a protein may refer to an individual protein or a collection of proteins.
  • Inventive proteins preferably contain only natural amino acids, although non-natural amino acids (i.e., compounds that do not occur in nature but that can be incorporated into a polypeptide chain) and/or amino acid analogs as are known in the art may alternatively be employed.
  • One or more of the amino acids in a protein may be protected.
  • amino acids in a protein may be modified, for example, by the addition of a chemical entity such as a carbohydrate group, a hydroxyl group, a phosphate group, a farnesyl group, an isofarnesyl group, a fatty acid group, a linker for conjugation or functionalization, or other modification.
  • a protein may also be a single molecule or may be a multi-molecular complex.
  • a protein may be a fragment of a naturally occurring protein or peptide.
  • a protein may be naturally occurring, recombinant, synthetic, or any combination of these.
  • a protein comprises between 2 and 10, between 10 and 30, between 30 and 100, between 100 and 300, or between 300 and 1,000, inclusive, amino acids.
  • the amino acids in a protein are natural amino acids.
  • the amino acids in a protein are unnatural amino acids.
  • the amino acids in a protein are a combination of natural amino acids and unnatural amino acids.
  • administer refers to implanting, absorbing, ingesting, injecting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing a compound described herein, or a composition thereof, in or on a subject.
  • treatment refers to reversing, alleviating, delaying the onset of, or inhibiting the progress of a viral infection or cancer.
  • treatment may be administered after one or more signs or symptoms of the viral infection or cancer have developed or have been observed.
  • treatment may be administered in the absence of signs or symptoms of the viral infection or cancer.
  • treatment may be administered to a susceptible subject prior to the onset of symptoms (e.g., in light of a history of symptoms and/or in light of exposure to a pathogen). Treatment may also be continued after symptoms have resolved, for example, to delay or prevent recurrence.
  • cancer refers to a class of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that proliferate uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissues. See, e.g., Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 25th ed.; Hensyl ed.; Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, 1990.
  • Exemplary cancers include acoustic neuroma; adenocarcinoma; adrenal gland cancer; anal cancer; angiosarcoma (e.g., lymphangiosarcoma, lymphangioendotheliosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma); appendix cancer; benign monoclonal gammopathy; biliary cancer (e.g., cholangiocarcinoma); bladder cancer; breast cancer (e.g., adenocarcinoma of the breast, papillary carcinoma of the breast, mammary cancer, medullary carcinoma of the breast); brain cancer (e.g., meningioma, glioblastomas, glioma (e.g., astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma), medulloblastoma); bronchus cancer; carcinoid tumor; cervical cancer (e.g., cervical adenocarcinoma); choriocarcinoma; chordom
  • liver cancer e.g., hepatocellular cancer (HCC), malignant hepatoma
  • lung cancer e.g., bronchogenic carcinoma, small cell lung cancer (SCLC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), adenocarcinoma of the lung
  • leiomyo sarcoma LMS
  • mastocytosis e.g., systemic mastocytosis
  • muscle cancer myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS); mesothelioma; myeloproliferative disorder (MPD) (e.g., polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocytosis (ET), agnogenic myeloid metaplasia (AMM) a.k.a.
  • myelofibrosis MF
  • chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML), chronic neutrophilic leukemia (CNL), hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES)
  • neuroblastoma e.g., neurofibromatosis (NF) type 1 or type 2, schwannomatosis
  • neuroendocrine cancer e.g., gastroenteropancreatic neuroendoctrine tumor (GEP-NET), carcinoid tumor
  • osteosarcoma e.g., bone cancer
  • ovarian cancer e.g., cystadenocarcinoma, ovarian embryonal carcinoma, ovarian adenocarcinoma
  • papillary adenocarcinoma pancreatic cancer
  • pancreatic cancer e.g., pancreatic andenocarcinoma, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), Islet cell tumors
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B show MHC Class II expression in human and mouse cell lines.
  • FIG. 1A shows fold increase in HLA-DR protein in human cell lines treated with I-1.
  • FIG. 1B shows fold increase in MHC Class II IA/IE protein in mouse cell lines treated with I-1 or DMSO.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B show dose responsive in vitro induction of MHC Class II (IA-IE) in P388D1 cells. “uM” denotes “ ⁇ M”.
  • FIG. 2A shows the percentage of MHC Class II positive cells at various concentrations of I-1.
  • FIG. 2B shows MHC Class II geometric MFI (mean fluorescence intensity) at various concentrations of I-1.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B show dose responsive in vitro induction of MHC Class II (I-A/I-E) in RENCA cells.
  • FIG. 3A shows the percentage of MHC Class II positive cells in the presence of DMSO or various concentrations of I-1.
  • FIG. 3B shows the geometric mean MFI (mean fluorescence intensity) for MHC Class II in the presence of DMSO or various concentrations of I-1.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B show cytotoxicity data for I-1.
  • FIG. 4A shows the percent of viable P388D1 cells in the presence of DMSO or various concentrations of I-1.
  • FIG. 4B shows the percent of viable RENCA cells in the presence of DMSO or various concentrations of I-1.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show that I-1, both alone and in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor, demonstrates pharmacodynamic activity (PD) and tumor growth inhibition in vivo in mice with P388D1 tumors.
  • FIG. 5A shows the effect of a vehicle (Veh), I-1, anti-PD-1 antibody (Anti-PD-1, ⁇ PD-1, or ⁇ PD1), and I-1+anti-PD-1 antibody on tumor volume (mm 3 ) over several days, with treatment initiated at twenty four hours after tumor induction.
  • Veh vehicle
  • Anti-PD-1, ⁇ PD-1, or ⁇ PD1 anti-PD-1 antibody
  • I-1+anti-PD-1 antibody I-1+anti-PD-1 antibody
  • 5B shows the percent of cells positive for MHC Class II expression (on day 11, d11) treated with vehicle, I-1, anti-PD-1 antibody, or I-1+anti-PD-1 antibody, and also shows the percent of [CD45+] CD3+ cells in tumors (on day 11, d11) treated with vehicle, I-1, anti-PD-1 antibody, or I-1+anti-PD-1 antibody.
  • FIG. 6 shows that I-1, both alone and in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor, demonstrates efficacy in vivo in mice with RENCA tumors. Treatment was initiated at 24 hours after tumor induction.
  • FIGS. 7A to 7D show in vivo individual responses through day 21 in mice with RENCA tumors.
  • FIG. 7A shows the tumor volume (mm 3 ) over time (days) in response to vehicle.
  • FIG. 7B shows the tumor volume (mm 3 ) over time (days) in response to I-1 delivered at 50 mg/kg twice daily at 12 hour intervals (50 mpk BID).
  • FIG. 7C shows the tumor volume (mm 3 ) over time (days) in response to Anti-PD-1 antibody delivered at 10 mg/kg twice weekly (10 mpk BIW).
  • FIG. 7D shows the tumor volume (mm 3 ) over time (days) in response to the combination of I-1+Anti-PD-1 antibody.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B show that I-1 induces MHC Class II in vivo in mice with RENCA tumors, and that the tumors have increased CD3+ infiltrates.
  • FIG. 8A shows the percent of cells positive for MHC II (IA/IE) in tumors from mice treated with a vehicle or I-1.
  • FIG. 8B shows the percent of cells positive for [CD45+] CD3 in tumors from mice treated with a vehicle or I-1.
  • FIG. 9 shows the effect of a vehicle, I-1, anti-PD-1 antibody, or I-1+anti-PD-1 antibody treatment on CT26 tumor volume (mm 3 ) over several days, with treatment initiated at twenty four hours after tumor induction.
  • FIG. 10 shows RENCA tumor response for the 10 mg/kg I-1 (twice daily at 12 hour intervals, BID) in combination with Anti-PD-1 antibody.
  • FIG. 11 shows RENCA tumor response for the 3 mg/kg I-1 (twice daily at 12 hour intervals, BID) in combination with Anti-PD-1 antibody.
  • FIG. 12 shows RENCA tumor response for the 50 mg/kg I-1 (twice daily at 12 hour intervals, BID) in combination with anti-CTLA4 antibody (Anti-CTLA4 or ⁇ CTLA4).
  • FIG. 13 shows I-1 plasma exposure above K, and below NOAEL (no adverse effect level).
  • FIG. 14 shows geometric mean MFI (mean fluorescence intensity) for MHC Class II in P388D1 cells in the presence of various concentrations of I-1, II-234, and RGFP966. “uM” denotes “ ⁇ M”.
  • FIG. 15 shows geometric mean MFI (mean fluorescence intensity) for MHC Class II in P388D1 cells in the presence of DMSO or various concentrations of I-1, II-234, and RGFP966. “uM” denotes “ ⁇ M”.
  • compositions, kits, and methods for, e.g., treatment of cancer relate to compositions, kits, and methods for, e.g., treatment of cancer.
  • compositions, kits, and methods described herein involve selective HDAC3 inhibitors.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of Formula (I):
  • W 1 , W 2 , W 3 , and W 4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, CF 3 , CH 3 , and deuterium, provided that at least one of W 1 , W 2 , W 3 , or W 4 is not hydrogen;
  • X 1 and X 5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen and C 1 -C 3 alkyl;
  • X 2 , X 3 , and X 4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl,
  • R a is selected from halogen, OR 25 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, NR 26 C(O)R 27 , and NR 28 R 29 ; or
  • X 2 and X 3 or X 4 and X 3 taken together with the atoms to which they are attached form ring selected from a C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R v ,
  • R v is selected from halogen, OR 25 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, NR 26 C(O)R 27 , NR 28 R 29 , S(O) q R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 8 , and NR 9 C(O)NR 20 R 21 ;
  • R 1 and R 26 are each independently selected from hydrogen and C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • R 2 is selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R b ;
  • R 27 is selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R b ;
  • R b is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OR 25 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R b1 ;
  • R b1 is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , S(O) 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 3 and R 4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloakenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R g ;
  • R 28 and R 29 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloakenyl, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R g ;
  • R g is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R h ;
  • R h is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , S(O) 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 5 and R 25 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R c ;
  • R c is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R d ;
  • R d is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , S(O) 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 6 is selected from hydrogen, OR 25 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring; wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R e ;
  • R e is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R f ;
  • R f is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , S(O) 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 7 is selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring; wherein said alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R i ;
  • R i is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 10 are each independently selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring; wherein said alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R 4j ;
  • R j is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 11 is selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring; wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R k ;
  • R k is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R k1 ;
  • R k1 is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SO 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 12 and R 13 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R l ;
  • R l is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R m ;
  • R m is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , S(O) 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 14 is selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, and aromatic ring; wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and aromatic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R n ;
  • R n is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R n1 ;
  • R n1 is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SO 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 15 and R 16 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R o ;
  • R o is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R p ;
  • R p is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , S(O) 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 17 and R 19 are each independently selected from hydrogen and C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • R 18 is selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated heterocyclic ring; wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroaromatic ring, heterocyclic ring, and aromatic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R q ;
  • R q is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R q1 ;
  • R q1 is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SO 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • R 20 and R 21 are each independently selected from selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R r ;
  • R r is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHCF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R s ;
  • R s is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , SO 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ; and
  • p and q are each independently selected from 0, 1, and 2.
  • W 1 , W 2 , W 3 , and W 4 are each independently selected from hydrogen and fluorine, provided that at least W 1 is not hydrogen;
  • X 3 is selected from halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered, saturated or partially saturated, heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, hetero
  • X 2 and X 4 are each independently hydrogen or halogen, provided that one or two of X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen;
  • R b is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OR 25 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, and 3-8 membered, saturated or partially saturated, heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R b1 ;
  • R 28 is selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloakenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered, saturated or partially saturated, heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R g ;
  • R 29 is selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloakenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered, saturated or partially saturated, heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R g ; and
  • R g is selected from CHF 2 , CH 2 F, NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, and 3-8 membered, saturated or partially saturated, heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R h .
  • W 1 is F. In certain embodiments, each of W 2 , W 3 , and W 4 is independently H or F. In certain embodiments, each of W 2 , W 3 , and W 4 is H.
  • X 1 is H, halogen, and C 1 -C 8 alkyl, wherein said alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • X 1 is H or halogen.
  • X 1 is H.
  • X 1 is halogen (e.g., F).
  • X 2 is H, halogen, and C 1 -C 8 alkyl, wherein said alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • X 2 is H or halogen.
  • X 2 is H.
  • X 2 is halogen (e.g., F).
  • X 4 is H, halogen, and C 1 -C 8 alkyl, wherein said alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • X 4 is H or halogen.
  • X 4 is H.
  • X 4 is halogen (e.g., F).
  • X 5 is H, halogen, and C 1 -C 8 alkyl, wherein said alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • X 5 is H or halogen.
  • X 5 is H.
  • X 5 is halogen (e.g., F).
  • X 3 is not H. In certain embodiments, X 3 is halogen. In certain embodiments, X 3 is OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , or NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 .
  • X 3 is NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , or NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 .
  • X 3 is NR 1 C(O)R 2 .
  • X 3 is NHC(O)R 2 .
  • X 3 is NHC(O)CH 3 .
  • X 3 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, or C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, and cycloalkenyl are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • X 3 is aromatic ring or 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, wherein said aromatic ring and heteroaromatic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • X 3 is 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • W 1 , W 2 , W 3 , and W 4 are each independently selected from hydrogen and fluorine, provided that at least one of W 1 , W 2 , W 3 , and W 4 is not hydrogen;
  • X 1 and X 5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen and C 1 -C 3 alkyl;
  • X 3 is selected from halogen and NR 1 C(O)R 2 ;
  • X 2 and X 4 are each independently hydrogen or halogen, provided that one or two of X 2 , and X 4 is hydrogen;
  • R 1 is selected from hydrogen and C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • R 2 is selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 3 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R b ;
  • R b is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OR 25 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , N(CH 3 ) 2 , C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, heteroaromatic ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R b1 ; and
  • R b1 is selected from halogen, C 1 -C 3 alkyl, CF 3 , CHF 2 , CH 2 F, OH, OCH 3 , SOCH 3 , S(O) 2 CH 3 , NH 2 , NHCH 3 , and N(CH 3 ) 2 ;
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula
  • X 3 is halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloal
  • one of X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen
  • X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen, halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloal
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula
  • X 3 is halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 1 , or NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 ;
  • one of X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen
  • X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen, halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloal
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula
  • X 3 is halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 , C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 2 -C 8 alkenyl, C 2 -C 8 alkynyl, C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, aromatic ring, 3-8 membered heteroaromatic ring, and 3-8 membered saturated or partially saturated heterocyclic ring, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloal
  • one of X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen
  • X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen, halogen, or C 1 -C 8 alkyl (e.g., C 1 -C 3 alkyl), wherein said alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula
  • X 3 is halogen, OR 5 , C(O)R 6 , OS(O) p R 7 , NR 3 R 4 , NR 1 C(O)R 2 , NR 1 S(O) p R 7 , S(O) q R 10 , C(O)OR 11 , C(O)NR 12 R 13 , OC(O)OR 14 , OC(O)NR 15 R 16 , NR 17 C(O)OR 18 , or NR 19 C(O)NR 20 R 21 ;
  • one of X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen
  • X 2 and X 4 is hydrogen, halogen, or C 1 -C 8 alkyl (e.g., C 1 -C 3 alkyl), wherein said alkyl is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R a .
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is not of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of Formula (II):
  • U is selected from single bond, CR 2e R 2f —CR 2g R 2h , NR 2d , NR 2d —NR 2d′ , and O;
  • J′ is selected from NH 2 , OH, and SH;
  • V is selected from C and N, provided that when V is N, one of R 2a , R 2b , or R 2c is absent;
  • X is selected from hydrogen, deuterium, methyl, CF 3 , and halogen
  • R 2a is selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl;
  • R 2b is selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl;
  • R 2c is selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl;
  • R 2d is selected from NH 2 , hydrogen, and C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • R 2d′ is selected from NH 2 , hydrogen, and C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • R 2e , R 2f , R 2g , and R 2h are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, and C 1 -C 4 alkyl;
  • R 2a , R 2b , and R 2c form ⁇ O;
  • R 2a , R 2b , and R 2c form a C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl ring, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl ring, or 3 to 8 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring, and the remaining R 2a , R 2b , or R 2c is absent or selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl, further wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R X ;
  • R 2a , R 2b , R 2c , and R 2d form a C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl ring, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl ring, or 3 to 8 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring, and the remaining R 2a , R 2b , or R 2c is selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl, or R 2d is hydrogen, NH 2 , or C 1 -C 8 alkyl, further wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R X ;
  • R 2a , R 2b , and R 2c form an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring and the remaining R 2a , R 2b , or R 2c is absent, provided that when two of R 2a , R 2b , and R 2c form an aromatic ring and the remaining R 2a , R 2b , or R 2c is absent, U is not a single bond when t is 0, further wherein said aromatic and heteroaromatic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R X ;
  • each R x is independently selected from (CH 2 ) z NH 2 , (CH 2 ) z NHR 3 , (CH 2 ) z NR 3 R 3 , OR 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , (CH 2 ) z -aromatic ring, (CH 2 ) z -heterocyclic ring, hydroxyl, halogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, (C 1 -C 8 alkyl)CF 3 , (C 1 -C 8 alkyl)OH, C(O)R 3′ (CH 2 ) z C(O)NH 2 , (CH 2 ) z C(O)NHR 3 , (CH 2 ) z C(O)NR 3 R 3 , (CH 2 ) z NHC(O)R 4 , and (CH 2 ) z NR 4 C(O)R 4 ;
  • R x form a C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl ring, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl ring, or 3 to 8 membered saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring, further wherein said cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R z ;
  • R x form an aromatic ring or heteroaromatic ring, further wherein said aromatic and heteroaromatic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R z ;
  • each R z is independently selected from halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, OH, OR 3 , CF 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , NH 2 , NHR 3 , NR 3 R 3 , and C(O)CH 3 ;
  • R 3 is selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl and O(C 1 -C 8 alkyl);
  • R 4 is selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl and CF 3 ;
  • R 5 is selected from hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, OH, OCH 3 , CF 3 , CH 3 , and cyclopropyl;
  • t is selected from 0, 1, and 2
  • z is selected from 0, 1, 2, and 3.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • U is selected from a single bond and NR 2d ;
  • V is selected from C and N, provided that when V is N, one of R 2a , R 2b , or R 2c is absent;
  • each X is independently selected from hydrogen, deuterium, methyl, CF 3 , and halogen;
  • R 2a is selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl;
  • R 2b is selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl;
  • R 2c is selected from hydrogen, halogen, OH, NH 2 , and C 1 -C 8 alkyl;
  • R 2d is selected from NH 2 and C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • each R x is independently selected from (CH 2 ) z NH 2 , (CH 2 ) z NHR 3 , (CH 2 ) z NR 3 R 3 , OR 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , (CH 2 ) z -aromatic ring, (CH 2 ) z -heterocyclic ring, hydroxyl, halogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, (C 1 -C 5 alkyl)CF 3 , (C 1 -C 8 alkyl)OH, C(O)R 3 , (CH 2 ) z C(O)NH 2 , (CH 2 ) z C(O)NHR 3 , (CH 2 ) z C(O)NR 3 R 3 , (CH 2 ) z NHC(O)R 4 , and (CH 2 ) z NR 4 C(O)R 4 , wherein the aromatic ring is monocyclic, bicyclic, or tricyclic
  • R x form a C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl ring, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl ring, or 3 to 8 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated, heterocyclic ring, wherein said cycloalkyl ring, cycloalkenyl ring, and heterocyclic ring are unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R z ;
  • R x form an aromatic ring or heteroaromatic ring, wherein: said aromatic ring is monocyclic, bicyclic, or tricyclic, and is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R z ; and said heteroaromatic ring is monocyclic or bicyclic, and is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R z ;
  • each R z is independently selected from halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, OH, OR 3 , CF 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , NH 2 , NHR 3 , NR 3 R 3 , and C(O)CH 3 ;
  • R 3 is C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • R 4 is selected from C 1 -C 8 alkyl and CF 3 ;
  • R 5 is selected from hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, OH, OCH 3 , CF 3 , CH 3 , and cyclopropyl;
  • z is selected from 0, 1, 2, and 3.
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V is:
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • x is selected from 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • w is selected from 1, 2, and 3.
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is selected from the group consisting of:
  • J is selected from N, O, C, and S;
  • R u is selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, (C 1 -C 5 alkyl)CF 3 , (C 1 -C 5 alkyl)OH, C(O)R 3a ; and when J is O or S, R u is absent;
  • R 3a is C 1 -C 8 alkyl
  • n 0, 1, 2, or 3;
  • v is selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is
  • R x taken together two R x form a C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl ring, C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl ring, or 3 to 8 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated, heterocyclic ring;
  • a is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10;
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • V is N or CH
  • each T is independently CH, CR z , or N;
  • each R z is independently selected from halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, OH, OR 3 , CF 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , NH 2 , NHR 3 , NR 3 R 3 , and C(O)CH 3 ;
  • each R 3 is independently C 1 -C 8 alkyl or O(C 1 -C 8 alkyl);
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • V is N or CH
  • each R z is independently halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, OH, OR 3 , CF 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , NH 2 , NHR 3 , NR 3 R 3 , or C(O)CH 3 ;
  • each R 3 is independently C 1 -C 8 alkyl or O(C 1 -C 8 alkyl);
  • b 0, 1, 2, or 3.
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • each R z is independently halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, OH, OR 3 , CF 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , NH 2 , NHR 3 , NR 3 R 3 , or C(O)CH 3 ;
  • each R 3 is independently C 1 -C 8 alkyl or O(C 1 -C 8 alkyl);
  • b 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • each V is independently N or CH;
  • each R z is independently halogen, C 1 -C 4 alkyl, OH, OR 3 , CF 3 , OCF 3 , OCH 2 F, OCHF 2 , NH 2 , NHR 3 , NR 3 R 3 , or C(O)CH 3 ;
  • each R 3 is independently C 1 -C 8 alkyl or O(C 1 -C 8 alkyl);
  • b is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, as valency permits.
  • R 2a R 2b R 2c V— is:
  • R 5 is hydrogen
  • each X is hydrogen
  • U is a single bond. In certain embodiments, U is CH 2 —CH 2 .
  • t is 0. In certain embodiments, t is 1. In certain embodiments, t is 2.
  • R 5 is H. In certain embodiments, R 5 is halogen (e.g., F). In certain embodiments, R 5 is unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl. In certain embodiments, R 5 is C 1-6 alkyl substituted with one or more halogen, as valency permits.
  • R 5 is H. In certain embodiments, R 5 is halogen (e.g., F). In certain embodiments, R 5 is unsubstituted C 1-6 alkyl. In certain embodiments, R 5 is C 1-6 alkyl substituted with one or more halogen, as valency permits.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • R 2 is H. In certain embodiments, R 2 is F. In certain embodiments, R 2 is Cl. In certain embodiments, R 2 is CF 3 , CF 2 CF 3 , CH 2 CF 3 , OCF 3 , or OCHF 2 .
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • R 3 is F
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • R 3 is F
  • R 2 is H. In certain embodiments, R 2 is F. In certain embodiments, R 2 is Cl. In certain embodiments, R 2 is CF 3 , CF 2 CF 3 , CH 2 CF 3 , OCF 3 , or OCHF 2 .
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • Ar is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted pyrazinyl, unsubstituted or substituted pyrimidinyl, unsubstituted or substituted pyridinyl, unsubstituted or substituted quinolinyl, unsubstituted or substituted isoquinolinyl, unsubstituted or substituted quinazolinyl, or unsubstituted or substituted quinoxalinyl;
  • R 1 and R 2 are each independently H, hydroxyl, cyano, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted amino, unsubstituted or substituted, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, or unsubstituted or substituted, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy;
  • each R is independently hydroxyl, cyano, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted amino, unsubstituted or substituted, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, or unsubstituted or substituted, C 6 -C 10 aryl;
  • x 0, 1, 2, or 3;
  • R 1 is F.
  • R 2 is NH 2 .
  • x is 0.
  • Ar is unsubstituted pyridinyl (e.g., unsubstituted 3-pyridinyl).
  • Ar is substituted pyridinyl (e.g., substituted 3-pyridinyl).
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is a compound of the formula:
  • R is H or F
  • R is Et or Me
  • R is Et or Me
  • R is i-Pr, Et, or Me
  • R is i-Pr, Et, or Me
  • R is H, F, or CF 3 ;
  • R is H or F
  • R is CH
  • R is F
  • R is CH or N;
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is more (e.g., at least 1-fold, at least 2-fold, at least 3-fold, at least 4-fold, at least 5-fold, at least 7-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 15-fold, or at least 20-fold, more) active for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is more active in an in vitro enzymatic inhibition assay for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is at least 5-fold more active for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is at least 5-fold more active in an in vitro enzymatic inhibition assay for inhibiting HDAC3 than for inhibiting a histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3.
  • the histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3 is HDAC1.
  • the histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3 is HDAC2.
  • the histone deacetylase that is not HDAC3 is HDAC4, HDAC5, HDAC6, HDAC7, HDAC8, HDAC9, HDAC10, or HDAC11.
  • the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is effective for increasing (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) expression of an MHC class II protein in at least one of the cancer cells in vitro.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is administered to the subject in need thereof orally.
  • the disclosure relates to immunotherapy agents and their use in the compositions, kits, and methods described herein, such as to treat cancer.
  • the immunotherapy agent is effective for increasing (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) an immune response to an MHC class II antigen, e.g., in a subject in need thereof.
  • MHC Class II molecules contribute to activation of the immune system of a subject through activation of CD4+ T cells by presentation of MHC Class II antigens to the CD4+ T cells.
  • the immunotherapy agent increases (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) recruitment of immune cells to a cancer, e.g., macrophages and/or T cells, or prevents recruited immune cells, e.g., CD8+ T cells, from becoming inactivated or tolerized.
  • a cancer e.g., macrophages and/or T cells
  • recruited immune cells e.g., CD8+ T cells
  • the combined amount increases (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) recruitment of immune cells to a cancer, e.g., macrophages and/or T cells, or prevents recruited immune cells, e.g., CD8+ T cells, from becoming inactivated or tolerized.
  • Recruitment of immune cells can be measured, e.g., by biopsy of a tumor and assessing the presence of immune cell surface markers CD8, CD3 and/or CD4.
  • Activation of immune cells can be measured, e.g., by measuring production of cytokines in the immune cells (e.g., T cells), such as by measuring secretion of interferon-gamma upon challenge of the immune cells with an antigen.
  • the combined amount increases (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) activation of the immune system in the subject in need thereof.
  • the immunotherapy agent may be, e.g., a protein (e.g., an antibody), a small molecule, a peptide, an antisense oligonucleotide, or an siRNA.
  • selective HDAC3 inhibitors can be used in combination with an immunotherapy agent, e.g., in a composition, kit, or method as described herein.
  • the immunotherapy agent is an immune checkpoint inhibitor.
  • the disclosure relates to immune checkpoint inhibitors and their use in the compositions, kits, and methods described herein, such as to treat cancer.
  • Immune checkpoint molecules are molecules that are responsible for modulating immune responses, e.g., modulating T cell responses. Immune checkpoint molecules are important for maintaining immune homeostasis, both by maintaining self-tolerance and protecting a host from pathogens. However, some cancers benefit from immune checkpoint molecules that hinder the immune system from otherwise attacking the cancer. Accordingly, immune checkpoint inhibitors have been used to restore the immune system's ability to attack certain cancers.
  • selective HDAC3 inhibitors can be used in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor as described herein, e.g., in a composition, kit or method as described herein.
  • the immune checkpoint inhibitor increases (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) recruitment of immune cells to a cancer, e.g., macrophages and/or T cells, or prevents recruited immune cells, e.g., CD8+ T cells, from becoming inactivated or tolerized.
  • the combined amount increases (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) recruitment of immune cells to a cancer, e.g., macrophages and/or T cells, or prevents recruited immune cells, e.g., CD8+ T cells, from becoming inactivated or tolerized.
  • a cancer e.g., macrophages and/or T cells
  • recruited immune cells e.g., CD8+ T cells
  • An immune checkpoint inhibitor is an agent that inhibits or prevents the activity of an immune checkpoint molecule, e.g., by binding to the molecule.
  • An immune checkpoint inhibitor may reduce the immune checkpoint molecule activity in a cell or organism, e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or about 100%, compared to a cell or organism that has not been exposed to the immune checkpoint inhibitor.
  • Immune checkpoint molecule activity may be interfered with by antibodies that bind selectively to and block the activity of the immune checkpoint molecule.
  • the activity of the immune checkpoint molecule can also be inhibited or blocked by molecules other than antibodies, such as proteins, small molecules, and peptides, that bind to the immune checkpoint molecule.
  • Agents that bind to and degrade or inhibit the DNA or mRNA encoding the immune checkpoint molecule also can act an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Examples include siRNAs and antisense oligonucleotides.
  • Non-limiting example immune checkpoint molecules include programmed cell death 1 protein (PD-1), programmed cell death 1 protein ligand 1 (PD-L1), cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), T-cell immunoglobulin domain and mucin domain 3 (TIM3), lymphocyte activation gene-3 (LAG3), V-set domain-containing T-cell activation inhibitor 1 (VTCN1 or B7-H4), cluster of differentiation 276 (CD276 or B7-H3), B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA), galectin-9 (GALS), checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1), adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR), indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR), and V-domain Ig suppressor of T cell activation (VISTA).
  • PD-1 programmed cell death 1 protein
  • PD-L1 programmed cell death 1 protein ligand 1
  • CTLA-4
  • the immune checkpoint inhibitor is an antibody, such a humanized or human antibody.
  • antibody refers to an immunoglobulin molecule that specifically binds to a particular antigen such as an immune checkpoint molecule (e.g., PD-L1, PD-1, or CTLA-4) and includes polyclonal, monoclonal, genetically engineered and otherwise modified forms of antibodies, including but not limited to chimeric antibodies, humanized antibodies, fully human antibodies, heteroconjugate antibodies (e.g., bispecific antibodies, diabodies, triabodies, and tetrabodies), and antigen binding fragments of antibodies, including e.g., Fab′, F(ab′)2, Fab, Fv, rlgG, and scFv fragments.
  • an antibody is meant to include both intact molecules, as well as, antibody fragments (such as, for example, Fab and F(ab′)2 fragments) which are capable of specifically binding to the antigen.
  • An antibody may include an immunoglobulin constant domain from any immunoglobulin, such as IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, or IgG4 subtypes, IgA (including IgA1 and IgA2), IgE, IgD or IgM.
  • the immune checkpoint inhibitor is an antibody (e.g., a monoclonal antibody such as a human or humanized monoclonal antibody) to an immune checkpoint molecule, such as programmed cell death 1 protein (PD-1), programmed cell death 1 protein ligand 1 (PD-L1), cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), T-cell immunoglobulin domain and mucin domain 3 (TIM3), lymphocyte activation gene-3 (LAG3), V-set domain-containing T-cell activation inhibitor 1 (VTCN1 or B7-H4), cluster of differentiation 276 (CD276 or B7-H3), B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA), galectin-9 (GALS), checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1), adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR), indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR), or V-domain Ig suppressor of T cell
  • immune checkpoint inhibitor is a small molecule, wherein the molecular weight of the small molecule is not more than 1,500 g/mol.
  • the immune checkpoint inhibitor is a Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) or Programmed Cell Death 1 (PD-1) inhibitor.
  • a PD-1 inhibitor as used herein is an agent that inhibits or prevents PD-1 activity, e.g., by binding to PD-1.
  • a PD-1 inhibitor may reduce PD-1 activity in a cell or organism, e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or about 100%, compared to a cell or organism that has not been exposed to the PD-1 inhibitor.
  • Human PD-1 is encoded by the gene PDCD1 (Genbank Entrez ID 5133). PD-1 functions as an immune checkpoint and negatively regulates immune responses, e.g.
  • PD-L1 is a ligand for PD-1.
  • PD-L1 is a type 1 transmembrane protein with immunoglobulin V-like and C-like domains.
  • Human PD-L1 is encoded by the CD274 gene (Genbank Entrez ID 29126).
  • PD-L1 is also a ligand for B7.1.
  • PD-1 activity may be interfered with by antibodies that bind selectively to and block the activity of PD-1.
  • the activity of PD-1 can also be inhibited or blocked by molecules other than antibodies, such as proteins, small molecules, and peptides, that bind PD-1.
  • Agents that bind to and degrade or inhibit the DNA or mRNA encoding PD-1 also can act as PD-1 inhibitor. Examples include anti-PD-1 siRNAs and anti-PD-1 antisense oligonucleotides.
  • a PD-L1 inhibitor as used herein is an agent that inhibits or prevents PD-L1 activity, e.g., by binding to PD-L1.
  • a PD-L1 inhibitor may reduce PD-L1 activity in a cell or organism, e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or about 100%, compared to a cell or organism that has not been exposed to the PD-L1 inhibitor.
  • PD-L1 activity may be blocked by molecules that selectively bind to and block the activity of PD-L1, e.g. by blocking the interaction with and activation of PD-1 and/or B7-1.
  • the activity of PD-L1 can also be inhibited or blocked by molecules other than antibodies, such as proteins, small molecules, and peptides, that bind PD-L1.
  • Agents that bind to and degrade or inhibit the DNA or mRNA encoding PD-L1 also can act as PD-L1 inhibitors. Examples include anti-PD-L1 siRNAs and anti-PD-L1 antisense oligonucleotides.
  • Example PD-1 inhibitors include those described in U.S. Publications 20130280265, 20130237580, 20130230514, 20130109843, 20130108651, 20130017199, 20120251537, and 20110271358, and in European Patent EP2170959B1, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • Example PD-1 inhibitors include: nivolumab (e.g., OPDIVO® from Bristol-Myers Squibb), a fully human IgG4 monoclonal antibody that binds PD-1; pidilizumab (e.g., CT-011 from CureTech), a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that binds PD-1; pembrolizumab (e.g., KEYTRUDA® from Merck), a humanized IgG4-kappa monoclonal antibody that binds PD-1; MEDI-0680 (AstraZeneca/MedImmune) a monoclonal antibody that binds PD-1; and REGN2810 (Regeneron/Sanofi) a monoclonal antibody that binds PD-1.
  • nivolumab e.g., OPDIVO® from Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • pidilizumab e.g
  • PD-1 inhibitor is AMP-224 (Glaxo Smith Kline and Amplimmune), a recombinant fusion protein composed of the extracellular domain of the Programmed Cell Death Ligand 2 (PD-L2) and the Fc region of human IgG1, that binds to PD-1.
  • AMP-224 Gaxo Smith Kline and Amplimmune
  • PD-L2 Programmed Cell Death Ligand 2
  • IgG1 human IgG1
  • Example PD-L1 inhibitors include those described in U.S. Publications 20090055944, 20100203056, 20120039906, 20130045202, 20130309250, and 20160108123, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • Example PD-L1 inhibitors include, for example: atezolizumab (also called TECENTRIQTM, Genentech/Roche), an human monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1; durvalumab (also called MEDI4736, AstraZeneca/MedImmune), a human immunoglobulin IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1; BMS-936559 (Bristol-Meyers Squibb), a fully human IgG4 monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1; avelumab (also called MSB 0010718C, Merck KGaA/Pfizer), a fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1; and CA-170 (Aurigene/Curis) a small molecule antagonist of PD-L1.
  • atezolizumab also called TECENTRIQTM, Genentech/Roc
  • the immune checkpoint inhibitor is a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) inhibitor.
  • CTL-4 cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4
  • a CTLA-4 inhibitor is an agent that inhibits or prevents CTLA-4 activity, e.g., by binding to CTLA-4.
  • a CTLA-4 inhibitor may reduce CTLA-4 activity in a cell or organism, e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or about 100%, compared to a cell or organism that has not been exposed to the CTLA-4 inhibitor.
  • Human CTLA-4 is encoded by the gene CTLA4 (Genbank Entrez ID 1493).
  • CTLA-4 negatively regulates immune responses, e.g. by transmitting inhibitory signals to T cells.
  • CTLA-4 activity may be interfered with by antibodies that bind selectively to and block the activity of CTLA-4.
  • the activity of CTLA-4 can also be inhibited or blocked by molecules other than antibodies, such as proteins, small molecules, and peptides, that bind CTLA-4.
  • Agents that bind to and degrade or inhibit the DNA or mRNA encoding CTLA-4 also can act as CTLA-4 antagonists. Examples include anti-CTLA-4 siRNAs and anti-CTLA-4 antisense oligonucleotides.
  • Example CTLA-4 antagonists include those described in PCT Publication Nos. WO2001/014424, WO2012/118750, European Patent No. EP1212422B1, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,811,097, 5,855,887, 6,051,227, 6,984,720, 7,034,121, 7,824,679, 8,017,114, 8,475,790, 8,318,916, 8,685,394, U.S. Publication Nos. 2002/0039581, 2005/0201994, and 2009/0117037, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • Example CTLA-4 antagonists include: ipilimumab (YERVOY®, Bristol-Myers Squibb), which is a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody against CTLA-4, and tremelimumab (AstraZeneca; MedImmune/Pfizer), which is a human IgG2 monoclonal antibody against CTLA-4.
  • ipilimumab YERVOY®, Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • tremelimumab AstraZeneca; MedImmune/Pfizer
  • the immune checkpoint inhibitor is a T-cell immunoglobulin domain and mucin domain 3 (TIM3) inhibitor, lymphocyte activation gene-3 (LAG3) inhibitor, V-set domain-containing T-cell activation inhibitor 1 (VTCN1 or B7-H4) inhibitor, cluster of differentiation 276 (CD276 or B7-H3) inhibitor, B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA) inhibitor, galectin-9 (GALS) inhibitor, checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) inhibitor, adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR) inhibitor, indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitor, killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) inhibitor, or V-domain Ig suppressor of T cell activation (VISTA) inhibitor.
  • TIM3 T-cell immunoglobulin domain and mucin domain 3
  • LAG3 lymphocyte activation gene-3
  • VTCN1 or B7-H4 inhibitor V-set domain-containing T-cell activation inhibitor 1
  • the disclosure relates to methods of treatment, e.g., treatment of cancer.
  • the method comprises administering a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitor as described herein and/or administering an immunotherapy agent (e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor) as described herein to a subject in need thereof as described herein, e.g., a subject having cancer.
  • the subject is a subject to whom has already been administered a selective HDAC3 inhibitor as described herein and/or administering an immunotherapy agent (e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor) as described herein.
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for treating the cancer and/or is more effective for treating the cancer than either the selective HDAC3 inhibitor or the immunotherapy agent used alone.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent act synergistically to treat the cancer compared to either the selective HDAC3 inhibitor or the immunotherapy agent used alone.
  • the method is a method of inhibiting (e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or about 100%) proliferation of cancer cells or inducing death (e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or about 100%) of cancer cells in a subject, the method comprising administering a selective HDAC3 inhibitor as described herein and/or administering an immunotherapy agent (e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor) as described herein to a subject in need thereof as described herein, e.g., a subject having cancer.
  • an immunotherapy agent e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor
  • the combined amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent is effective for inhibiting proliferation of the cancer cells or inducing death of the cancer cells and/or is more effective for inhibiting proliferation of the cancer cells or inducing death of the cancer cells than either the selective HDAC3 inhibitor or the immunotherapy agent used alone.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent act synergistically to treat the cancer compared to either the inhibitor or the immunotherapy agent used alone.
  • the step of administering the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is prior to (e.g., at least: 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or 1 month, prior to), concurrently with, or subsequent to (e.g., at least: 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or 1 month, subsequent to) the step of administering the immunotherapy agent.
  • the step of administering the immunotherapy agent is prior to, concurrently with, or subsequent to the step of administering the selective HDAC3 inhibitor.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor is administered more than once.
  • the immunotherapy agent is administered more than once.
  • the ratio of the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor to the amount of the immunotherapy agent administered, by weight is between 0.01 and 100 (e.g., between 0.1 and 10), inclusive.
  • the method comprises further administering an additional pharmaceutical agent, wherein the additional pharmaceutical agent is different from the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent.
  • the additional pharmaceutical agent is selected from the group consisting of antimicrobial agents, analgesics, antinflammatory agents, counterirritants, coagulation modifying agents, diuretics, sympathoaminoetics, anorexics, antacids and other gastrointestinal agents; antiparasitics, antidepressants, antihypertensives, anticholinergics, stimulants, antihormones, central and respiratory stimulants, drug antagonists, lipid-regulating agents, uricosurics, cardiac glycosides, electrolytes, ergot and derivatives thereof, expectorants, hypnotics and sedatives, antidiabetic agents, dopaminergic agents, antiemetics, muscle relaxants, para-sympathoaminoetics, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, beta
  • the additional pharmaceutical agent is a contraceptive, vitamin, micronutrient, or macronutrient, or a combination thereof.
  • the additional pharmaceutical agent is selected from the group consisting of antiinfectives such as antibiotics and antiviral agents; analgesics and analgesic combinations; anorexics; antiheimintics; antiarthritics; antiasthmatic agents; anticonvulsants; antidepressants; antidiuretic agents; antidiarrleals; antihistamines; antiinflammatory agents; antimigraine preparations; antinauseants; antineoplastics; antiparkinsonism drugs; antipruritics; antipsychotics; antipyretics, antispasmodics; anticholinergics; sympathoaminoetics; xanthine derivatives; cardiovascular preparations including calcium channel blockers and beta-blockers such as pindolol and antiarrhythmics; antihypertensives; diuretics; vasodilators including general
  • the additional pharmaceutical agent is an anti-cancer agent (e.g., biotherapeutic anti-cancer agent and chemotherapeutic agent).
  • biotherapeutic anti-cancer agents include, but are not limited to, interferons, cytokines (e.g., tumor necrosis factor, interferon ⁇ , interferon ⁇ ), vaccines, hematopoietic growth factors, monoclonal serotherapy, immunostimulants and/or immunodulatory agents (e.g., IL-1, 2, 4, 6, or 12), immune cell growth factors (e.g., GM-CSF) and antibodies (e.g., Herceptin (trastuzumab), T-DM1, AVASTIN (bevacizumab), ERBITUX (cetuximab), Vectibix (panitumumab), Rituxan (rituximab), Bexxar (tositumomab)).
  • cytokines e.g., tumor necrosis factor, interfer
  • chemotherapeutic agents include, but are not limited to, anti-estrogens (e.g., tamoxifen, raloxifene, and megestrol), LHRH agonists (e.g., goscrclin and leuprolide), anti-androgens (e.g., flutamide and bicalutamide), photodynamic therapies (e.g., vertoporfin (BPD-MA), phthalocyanine, photosensitizer Pc4, and demethoxy-hypocrellin A (2BA-2-DMHA)), nitrogen mustards (e.g., cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, trofosfamide, chlorambucil, estramustine, and melphalan), nitrosoureas (e.g., carmustine (BCNU) and lomustine (CCNU)), alkylsulphonates (e.g., busulfan and treosulfan), triazenes
  • uracil analogs e.g., 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), floxuridine, doxifluridine, ratitrexed, tegafur-uracil, capecitabine
  • cytosine analogs e.g., cytarabine (ara C), cytosine arabinoside, and fludarabine
  • purine analogs e.g., mercaptopurine and Thioguanine
  • Vitamin D3 analogs e.g., EB 1089, CB 1093, and KH 1060
  • isoprenylation inhibitors e.g., lovastatin
  • dopaminergic neurotoxins e.g., 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ion
  • cell cycle inhibitors e.g., staurosporine
  • actinomycin e.g., actinomycin D, dactinomycin
  • bleomycin e.g., bleomycin A2
  • an “effective amount” of an agent generally refers to an amount sufficient to elicit the desired biological response, e.g., treat the condition.
  • the effective amount of an agent described herein may vary depending on such factors as the condition being treated, the mode of administration, and the age, body composition, and health of the subject.
  • the effective amount may encompass an amount that improves overall therapy, reduces or avoids symptoms or causes of the condition, or enhances the therapeutic efficacy of another therapeutic agent.
  • an effective amount is an amount sufficient to provide a therapeutic benefit in the treatment of the cancer, such as to slow, halt or reverse the growth of cancer cells and/or to kill cancer cells, or to reduce or eliminate one or more symptoms associated with the cancer.
  • Exemplary effective amounts for antibodies include 0.01 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg every 1-4 weeks. In embodiments, such administration is for so long as the disease, e.g., cancer, persists.
  • agent or inhibitor described herein may be administered by any suitable route as needed for the particular condition being treated, e.g., cancer.
  • an agent or inhibitor described herein may be administered parenterally (e.g., intravenous, intraarterial, intraperitoneal, intrathecal, intraventricular, intraurethral, intrasternal, intracranial, intramuscular, intra-ossial, intranodal, intradermal and subcutaneous) or orally.
  • an antibody as described herein is administered parenterally, e.g., intravenously. It is to be understood that the administration route for an agent or inhibitor described herein may vary depending on the type of subject being treated, the disease being treated (e.g., the type of cancer), and the severity of the disease.
  • an immunotherapy agent as described herein e.g., a checkpoint inhibitor
  • a selective HDAC3 inhibitor as described herein is administered to the subject in need thereof orally.
  • a pharmaceutical composition may be formulated as a pharmaceutical composition.
  • pharmaceutical composition or “formulation” refers to preparations which are in such form as to permit the biological activity of the active ingredients to be effective.
  • a pharmaceutical composition comprises an agent or inhibitor as described herein and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable carrier includes any material which, when combined with an active ingredient, allows the ingredient to retain biological activity and is non-reactive with the subject's immune system.
  • compositions comprising such carriers are formulated by well-known conventional methods (see, e.g., Remington, The Science and Practice of Pharmacy 20th Ed. Mack Publishing, 2000).
  • compositions described herein can be prepared by any method known in the art of pharmacology.
  • preparatory methods include bringing the compound described herein (i.e., the “active ingredient”) into association with a carrier or excipient, and/or one or more other accessory ingredients, and then, if necessary and/or desirable, shaping, and/or packaging the product into a desired single- or multi-dose unit.
  • compositions can be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in bulk, as a single unit dose, and/or as a plurality of single unit doses.
  • a “unit dose” is a discrete amount of the pharmaceutical composition comprising a predetermined amount of the active ingredient.
  • the amount of the active ingredient is generally equal to the dosage of the active ingredient which would be administered to a subject and/or a convenient fraction of such a dosage, such as one-half or one-third of such a dosage.
  • Relative amounts of the active ingredient, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and/or any additional ingredients in a pharmaceutical composition described herein will vary, depending upon the identity, size, and/or condition of the subject treated and further depending upon the route by which the composition is to be administered.
  • the composition may comprise between 0.1% and 100% (w/w) active ingredient.
  • compositions used in the manufacture of provided pharmaceutical compositions include inert diluents, dispersing and/or granulating agents, surface active agents and/or emulsifiers, disintegrating agents, binding agents, preservatives, buffering agents, lubricating agents, and/or oils. Excipients such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes, coloring agents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents may also be present in the composition.
  • Exemplary diluents include calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, calcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, calcium hydrogen phosphate, sodium phosphate lactose, sucrose, cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, kaolin, mannitol, sorbitol, inositol, sodium chloride, dry starch, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and mixtures thereof.
  • Exemplary granulating and/or dispersing agents include potato starch, corn starch, tapioca starch, sodium starch glycolate, clays, alginic acid, guar gum, citrus pulp, agar, bentonite, cellulose, and wood products, natural sponge, cation-exchange resins, calcium carbonate, silicates, sodium carbonate, cross-linked poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone) (crospovidone), sodium carboxymethyl starch (sodium starch glycolate), carboxymethyl cellulose, cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (croscarmellose), methylcellulose, pregelatinized starch (starch 1500), microcrystalline starch, water insoluble starch, calcium carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate (Veegum), sodium lauryl sulfate, quaternary ammonium compounds, and mixtures thereof.
  • crospovidone cross-linked poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone)
  • sodium carboxymethyl starch sodium starch glycolate
  • Exemplary surface active agents and/or emulsifiers include natural emulsifiers (e.g., acacia, agar, alginic acid, sodium alginate, tragacanth, chondrux, cholesterol, xanthan, pectin, gelatin, egg yolk, casein, wool fat, cholesterol, wax, and lecithin), colloidal clays (e.g., bentonite (aluminum silicate) and Veegum (magnesium aluminum silicate)), long chain amino acid derivatives, high molecular weight alcohols (e.g., stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, triacetin monostearate, ethylene glycol distearate, glyceryl monostearate, and propylene glycol monostearate, polyvinyl alcohol), carbomers (e.g., carboxy polymethylene, polyacrylic acid, acrylic acid polymer, and carboxyvinyl polymer), carrageenan, cellulos
  • Exemplary binding agents include starch (e.g., cornstarch and starch paste), gelatin, sugars (e.g., sucrose, glucose, dextrose, dextrin, molasses, lactose, lactitol, mannitol, etc.), natural and synthetic gums (e.g., acacia, sodium alginate, extract of Irish moss, panwar gum, ghatti gum, mucilage of isapol husks, carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose acetate, poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), magnesium aluminum silicate (Veegum®), and larch arabogalactan), alginates, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycol, inorganic calcium salts, silicic acid, polymethacrylates, waxes, water, alcohol, and/or mixtures
  • Exemplary preservatives include antioxidants, chelating agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antifungal preservatives, antiprotoxoan preservatives, alcohol preservatives, acidic preservatives, and other preservatives.
  • the preservative is an antioxidant.
  • the preservative is a chelating agent.
  • antioxidants include alpha tocopherol, ascorbic acid, acorbyl palmitate, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, monothioglycerol, potassium metabisulfite, propionic acid, propyl gallate, sodium ascorbate, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and sodium sulfite.
  • Exemplary chelating agents include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and salts and hydrates thereof (e.g., sodium edetate, disodium edetate, trisodium edetate, calcium disodium edetate, dipotassium edetate, and the like), citric acid and salts and hydrates thereof (e.g., citric acid monohydrate), fumaric acid and salts and hydrates thereof, malic acid and salts and hydrates thereof, phosphoric acid and salts and hydrates thereof, and tartaric acid and salts and hydrates thereof.
  • EDTA ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
  • salts and hydrates thereof e.g., sodium edetate, disodium edetate, trisodium edetate, calcium disodium edetate, dipotassium edetate, and the like
  • citric acid and salts and hydrates thereof e.g., citric acid mono
  • antimicrobial preservatives include benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, bronopol, cetrimide, cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorhexidine, chlorobutanol, chlorocresol, chloroxylenol, cresol, ethyl alcohol, glycerin, hexetidine, imidurea, phenol, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylmercuric nitrate, propylene glycol, and thimerosal.
  • antifungal preservatives include butyl paraben, methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, benzoic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, potassium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium propionate, and sorbic acid.
  • Exemplary alcohol preservatives include ethanol, polyethylene glycol, phenol, phenolic compounds, bisphenol, chlorobutanol, hydroxybenzoate, and phenylethyl alcohol.
  • Exemplary acidic preservatives include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, citric acid, acetic acid, dehydroacetic acid, ascorbic acid, sorbic acid, and phytic acid.
  • preservatives include tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, deteroxime mesylate, cetrimide, butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluened (BHT), ethylenediamine, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium metabisulfite, Glydant® Plus, Phenonip®, methylparaben, Germall® 115, Germaben® II, Neolone®, Kathon®, and Euxyl®.
  • Exemplary buffering agents include citrate buffer solutions, acetate buffer solutions, phosphate buffer solutions, ammonium chloride, calcium carbonate, calcium chloride, calcium citrate, calcium glubionate, calcium gluceptate, calcium gluconate, D-gluconic acid, calcium glycerophosphate, calcium lactate, propanoic acid, calcium levulinate, pentanoic acid, dibasic calcium phosphate, phosphoric acid, tribasic calcium phosphate, calcium hydroxide phosphate, potassium acetate, potassium chloride, potassium gluconate, potassium mixtures, dibasic potassium phosphate, monobasic potassium phosphate, potassium phosphate mixtures, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate, sodium phosphate mixtures, tromethamine, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, alginic acid, pyrogen-free water, isotonic saline, Ringer
  • Exemplary lubricating agents include magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, stearic acid, silica, talc, malt, glyceryl behanate, hydrogenated vegetable oils, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, leucine, magnesium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof.
  • Exemplary natural oils include almond, apricot kernel, avocado, babassu, bergamot, black current seed, borage, cade, camomile, canola, caraway, carnauba, castor, cinnamon, cocoa butter, coconut, cod liver, coffee, corn, cotton seed, emu, eucalyptus , evening primrose, fish, flaxseed, geraniol, gourd, grape seed, hazel nut, hyssop, isopropyl myristate, jojoba, kukui nut, lavandin, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba , macademia nut, mallow, mango seed, meadowfoam seed, mink, nutmeg, olive, orange, orange roughy, palm, palm kernel, peach kernel, peanut, poppy seed, pumpkin seed, rapeseed, rice bran, rosemary, safflower, sandalwood, sasquana, savoury, sea
  • Exemplary synthetic oils include butyl stearate, caprylic triglyceride, capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone, diethyl sebacate, dimethicone 360, isopropyl myristate, mineral oil, octyldodecanol, oleyl alcohol, silicone oil, and mixtures thereof.
  • Liquid dosage forms for oral and parenteral administration include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs.
  • the liquid dosage forms may comprise inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, for example, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (e.g., cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof.
  • inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, for example, water or other solvents, so
  • the oral compositions can include adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents.
  • adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents.
  • the conjugates described herein are mixed with solubilizing agents such as Cremophor®, alcohols, oils, modified oils, glycols, polysorbates, cyclodextrins, polymers, and mixtures thereof.
  • sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions can be formulated according to the known art using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents.
  • the sterile injectable preparation can be a sterile injectable solution, suspension, or emulsion in a nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluent or solvent, for example, as a solution in 1,3-butanediol.
  • acceptable vehicles and solvents that can be employed are water, Ringer's solution, U.S.P., and isotonic sodium chloride solution.
  • sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium.
  • any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or di-glycerides.
  • fatty acids such as oleic acid are used in the preparation of injectables.
  • the injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial-retaining filter, or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.
  • compositions for rectal or vaginal administration are typically suppositories which can be prepared by mixing the conjugates described herein with suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers such as cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol, or a suppository wax which are solid at ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active ingredient.
  • suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers such as cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol, or a suppository wax which are solid at ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active ingredient.
  • Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules, tablets, pills, powders, and granules.
  • the active ingredient is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate and/or (a) fillers or extenders such as starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid, (b) binders such as, for example, carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, sucrose, and acacia, (c) humectants such as glycerol, (d) disintegrating agents such as agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate, (e) solution retarding agents such as paraffin, (f) absorption accelerators such as quaternary ammonium compounds, (g) wetting agents such as, for example, cetyl alcohol and glycerol mono
  • Solid compositions of a similar type can be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols and the like.
  • the solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as enteric coatings and other coatings well known in the art of pharmacology. They may optionally comprise opacifying agents and can be of a composition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner.
  • encapsulating compositions which can be used include polymeric substances and waxes.
  • Solid compositions of a similar type can be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polethylene glycols and the like.
  • the active ingredient can be in a micro-encapsulated form with one or more excipients as noted above.
  • the solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as enteric coatings, release controlling coatings, and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art.
  • the active ingredient can be admixed with at least one inert diluent such as sucrose, lactose, or starch.
  • Such dosage forms may comprise, as is normal practice, additional substances other than inert diluents, e.g., tableting lubricants and other tableting aids such a magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.
  • the dosage forms may comprise buffering agents. They may optionally comprise opacifying agents and can be of a composition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner.
  • encapsulating agents which can be used include polymeric substances and waxes.
  • Dosage forms for topical and/or transdermal administration of a compound described herein may include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels, powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants, and/or patches.
  • the active ingredient is admixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient and/or any needed preservatives and/or buffers as can be required.
  • the present disclosure contemplates the use of transdermal patches, which often have the added advantage of providing controlled delivery of an active ingredient to the body.
  • Such dosage forms can be prepared, for example, by dissolving and/or dispensing the active ingredient in the proper medium.
  • the rate can be controlled by either providing a rate controlling membrane and/or by dispersing the active ingredient in a polymer matrix and/or gel.
  • Suitable devices for use in delivering intradermal pharmaceutical compositions described herein include short needle devices.
  • Intradermal compositions can be administered by devices which limit the effective penetration length of a needle into the skin.
  • conventional syringes can be used in the classical mantoux method of intradermal administration.
  • Jet injection devices which deliver liquid formulations to the dermis via a liquid jet injector and/or via a needle which pierces the stratum corneum and produces a jet which reaches the dermis are suitable.
  • Ballistic powder/particle delivery devices which use compressed gas to accelerate the compound in powder form through the outer layers of the skin to the dermis are suitable.
  • Formulations suitable for topical administration include liquid and/or semi-liquid preparations such as liniments, lotions, oil-in-water and/or water-in-oil emulsions such as creams, ointments, and/or pastes, and/or solutions and/or suspensions.
  • Topically administrable formulations may, for example, comprise from about 1% to about 10% (w/w) active ingredient, although the concentration of the active ingredient can be as high as the solubility limit of the active ingredient in the solvent.
  • Formulations for topical administration may further comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition described herein can be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for pulmonary administration via the buccal cavity.
  • a formulation may comprise dry particles which comprise the active ingredient and which have a diameter in the range from about 0.5 to about 7 nanometers, or from about 1 to about 6 nanometers.
  • Such compositions are conveniently in the form of dry powders for administration using a device comprising a dry powder reservoir to which a stream of propellant can be directed to disperse the powder and/or using a self-propelling solvent/powder dispensing container such as a device comprising the active ingredient dissolved and/or suspended in a low-boiling propellant in a sealed container.
  • Such powders comprise particles wherein at least 98% of the particles by weight have a diameter greater than 0.5 nanometers and at least 95% of the particles by number have a diameter less than 7 nanometers. Alternatively, at least 95% of the particles by weight have a diameter greater than 1 nanometer and at least 90% of the particles by number have a diameter less than 6 nanometers.
  • Dry powder compositions may include a solid fine powder diluent such as sugar and are conveniently provided in a unit dose form.
  • Low boiling propellants generally include liquid propellants having a boiling point of below 65° F. at atmospheric pressure. Generally the propellant may constitute 50 to 99.9% (w/w) of the composition, and the active ingredient may constitute 0.1 to 20% (w/w) of the composition.
  • the propellant may further comprise additional ingredients such as a liquid non-ionic and/or solid anionic surfactant and/or a solid diluent (which may have a particle size of the same order as particles comprising the active ingredient).
  • compositions described herein formulated for pulmonary delivery may provide the active ingredient in the form of droplets of a solution and/or suspension.
  • Such formulations can be prepared, packaged, and/or sold as aqueous and/or dilute alcoholic solutions and/or suspensions, optionally sterile, comprising the active ingredient, and may conveniently be administered using any nebulization and/or atomization device.
  • Such formulations may further comprise one or more additional ingredients including a flavoring agent such as saccharin sodium, a volatile oil, a buffering agent, a surface active agent, and/or a preservative such as methylhydroxybenzoate.
  • the droplets provided by this route of administration may have an average diameter in the range from about 0.1 to about 200 nanometers.
  • Formulations described herein as being useful for pulmonary delivery are useful for intranasal delivery of a pharmaceutical composition described herein.
  • Another formulation suitable for intranasal administration is a coarse powder comprising the active ingredient and having an average particle from about 0.2 to 500 micrometers. Such a formulation is administered by rapid inhalation through the nasal passage from a container of the powder held close to the nares.
  • Formulations for nasal administration may, for example, comprise from about as little as 0.1% (w/w) to as much as 100% (w/w) of the active ingredient, and may comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition described herein can be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation for buccal administration.
  • Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of tablets and/or lozenges made using conventional methods, and may contain, for example, 0.1 to 20% (w/w) active ingredient, the balance comprising an orally dissolvable and/or degradable composition and, optionally, one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • formulations for buccal administration may comprise a powder and/or an aerosolized and/or atomized solution and/or suspension comprising the active ingredient.
  • Such powdered, aerosolized, and/or aerosolized formulations when dispersed, may have an average particle and/or droplet size in the range from about 0.1 to about 200 nanometers, and may further comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition described herein can be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation for ophthalmic administration.
  • Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of eye drops including, for example, a 0.1-1.0% (w/w) solution and/or suspension of the active ingredient in an aqueous or oily liquid carrier or excipient.
  • Such drops may further comprise buffering agents, salts, and/or one or more other of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • Other opthalmically-administrable formulations which are useful include those which comprise the active ingredient in microcrystalline form and/or in a liposomal preparation. Ear drops and/or eye drops are also contemplated as being within the scope of this disclosure.
  • compositions suitable for administration to humans are principally directed to pharmaceutical compositions which are suitable for administration to humans, it will be understood by the skilled artisan that such compositions are generally suitable for administration to animals of all sorts. Modification of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to humans in order to render the compositions suitable for administration to various animals is well understood, and the ordinarily skilled veterinary pharmacologist can design and/or perform such modification with ordinary experimentation.
  • compositions described herein are typically formulated in dosage unit form for ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. It will be understood, however, that the total daily usage of the compositions described herein will be decided by a physician within the scope of sound medical judgment.
  • the specific therapeutically effective dose level for any particular subject or organism will depend upon a variety of factors including the disease being treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity of the specific active ingredient employed; the specific composition employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex, and diet of the subject; the time of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion of the specific active ingredient employed; the duration of the treatment; drugs used in combination or coincidental with the specific active ingredient employed; and like factors well known in the medical arts.
  • Methods described herein utilize subjects, such as subjects having or suspected of having cancer.
  • the subject is a mammalian subject such as a human subject having or suspected of having cancer.
  • Other exemplary subjects include non-human primates, pigs, horses, sheep, cows, rabbits, dogs, cats, rats and mice.
  • the subject is a subject to whom has already been administered a selective HDAC3 inhibitor as described herein and/or administering an immunotherapy agent (e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor) as described herein.
  • an immunotherapy agent e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor
  • the subject has a cancer that is responsive to a selective HDAC3 inhibitor as described herein such that administration of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor to the subject is effective for increasing expression of a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II protein (e.g., HLA-DR) in at least one of the cancer cells.
  • MHC major histocompatibility complex
  • the subject has a cancer that is associated with decreased (e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, or at least 90%) expression of an MHC class II protein.
  • Human MHC class II is a heterodimer containing an alpha and beta chain.
  • Human genes that encode human MHC class II alpha and beta chains include HLA-DMA, HLA-DMB, HLA-DOA, HLA-DOB, HLA-DPA1, HLA-DPB1, HLA-DQA1, HLA-DQA2, HLA-DQB1, HLA-DQB2, HLA-DRA, HLA-DRB1, HLA-DRB3, HLA-DRB4, and HLA-DRB5.
  • Mouse MHC class II Expression levels of a MHC class II protein can be measured using any method known in the art or described herein, e.g., using immunoassays, such as enzyme linked immunoabsorbant assay (ELISA), radioimmunoassay (RIA), Immunoradiometric assay (IRMA), Western blotting, flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), immunocytochemistry or immunohistochemistry.
  • immunoassays such as enzyme linked immunoabsorbant assay (ELISA), radioimmunoassay (RIA), Immunoradiometric assay (IRMA), Western blotting, flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), immunocytochemistry or immunohistochemistry.
  • the subject has a cancer that is responsive to an immunotherapy agent as described herein.
  • a subject has a cancer that is responsive to an immunotherapy agent as described herein if this subject has a reduced tumor burden (e.g., due to reduced proliferation of cancer cells and/or increased induction of death of cancer cells) after administration of the immunotherapy agent.
  • the subject has a cancer that recruits or is capable of recruiting immune cells, e.g., macrophages and/or T cells (e.g., CD8+, CD3+ and/or CD4+ cells).
  • a cancer recruits or is capable of recruiting immune cells if immune cells (e.g., at least 10 1 , 10 2 , 10 3 , 10 4 , 10 5 , or more immune cells) are detectable in a tumor sample from the subject.
  • Recruitment of such cells can be measured using any method known in the art or described herein, e.g., by labeling macrophages and/or T cells (e.g., CD8+, CD3+ and/or CD4+ cells) in the cancer, optionally through biopsy of a sample of the cancer and labeling of macrophages and/or T cells in the biopsy sample. Labeling can be accomplished, e.g., using antibodies specific for surface markers on the cells, e.g., CD8, CD3 and/or CD4. The cells may be analyzed, e.g., using FACS, light microscopy or fluorescence microscopy.
  • T cells e.g., CD8+, CD3+ and/or CD4+ cells
  • the subject has a cancer that recruits immune cells or increases (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) recruitment of immune cells upon administration of a selective HDAC3 inhibitor as described herein to the subject.
  • the subject has a cancer that recruits immune cells or increases (e.g., by at least 10%, at least 30%, at least 100%, at least 3-fold, at least 10-fold, at least 30-fold, or at least 100-fold) recruitment of immune cells upon administration of a selective HDAC3 inhibitor as described herein and an immunotherapy agent (e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor) as described herein to the subject.
  • an immunotherapy agent e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor
  • the subject has a cancer that comprises a mutation in a gene encoding a cAMP-response element-binding protein (CREB) binding protein (CREBBP) or EIA-associated protein p300 (EP300).
  • the mutation is associated with the decreased (e.g., by at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, or at least 90%) expression of an MHC class II protein.
  • the subject has kidney cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, head and neck cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, or bladder cancer.
  • the subject has kidney cancer. Diagnosis of a particular cancer is within the skill of an ordinary medical practitioner, e.g. using any one or more of a biopsy (e.g., by needle, by endoscope or by surgery), CT scan, nuclear scan, ultrasound, MRI, PET scan, and X-ray.
  • kits such as kits suitable for performing a method described herein, e.g., treating cancer.
  • the kit comprises a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitor as described herein and an immunotherapy agent (e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor) as described herein, e.g., housed in separate containers.
  • the kit further comprises a delivery device, e.g., a syringe.
  • the kit comprises instructions, e.g., for using the selective HDAC3 inhibitor and the immunotherapy agent.
  • the instructions include one or more steps of a method as described herein.
  • the ratio of the amount of the selective HDAC3 inhibitor to the amount of the immunotherapy agent in the kit, by weight is between 0.1 and 10, inclusive.
  • the compounds e.g., selective HDAC3 inhibitors (e.g., I-1, II-234, and RGFP966)
  • selective HDAC3 inhibitors e.g., I-1, II-234, and RGFP966
  • the Caliper HDAC Assay Buffer (acronym HAB, 1 liter) was prepared as follows:
  • the substrate (stock conc.) was prepared as follows:
  • Substrate A was prepared as 2-amM in DMSO. Its final concentration in the assay for HDACs 1,2,3,6 is 2 ⁇ M.
  • Substrate B was prepared as 2-amM in 100% DMSO. Its final concentration in the assay for HDACs 4,5,7,8,9 is 2 ⁇ M.
  • the instrument buffer was ProfilerPro Separation Buffer (e.g., Caliper #760367).
  • the instrument chip was LabChip EZ Reader II 12-Sipper Off-Chip Mobility Shift Chip (e.g., Caliper #760404).
  • Substrate A and B structures are shown below and prepared according to the synthetic procedure described in WO 2013/06739.
  • substrates A and B were prepared as follows. To a solution of (S)-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-methylpentanoic acid (1w) in THF was added methyl 2-aminoacetate hydrochloride (2w), Et 3 N and HATU. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h. The reaction was filtered through Celite. The reaction filtrate was diluted with 100 mL of water and stirred for 15 min. The suspension was filtered off, rinsed with water and dried to afford (S)-methyl 2-(2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-4-methylpentanamido)acetate (3w).
  • the functional activity and efficacy of a combination of an HDAC3 inhibitor, I-1, and checkpoint inhibitors in various cancers was investigated. As described below, it was surprisingly discovered that the combination was effective in cancers that (a) had major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II protein expression that is inducible with the HDAC3 inhibitor as a single agent and (b) were capable of being infiltrated by macrophages and T cells.
  • MHC major histocompatibility complex
  • Human and murine tumor cell lines were obtained from the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS) or American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) and maintained in a humidified 5% CO 2 incubator at 37° C. All of the human cell lines were derived from human B cell lymphomas: OCI-Ly19, OCI-Ly7, OCI-Ly18, RL, SU-DHL6, and MD901.
  • the murine tumor cell lines were of varied origin: CT-26 (colon carcinoma), RENCA (renal cell carcinoma), P388D1 (lymphoblast of monocytes and macrophages), MPC-11 (plasmacytoma, myeloma), L5178 (thymic lymphoma), and J588 (plasmacytoma, myeloma).
  • mice On Day 0, each mouse (6-8 weeks old, DBA/2) was inoculated subcutaneously at the right lower region with P388D1 tumor cells (1 ⁇ 10 5 ) in 0.1 ml of PBS for tumor development. The treatments were started 24 h after tumor cells inoculation. Mice were treated as follows:
  • I-1 was dissolved in vehicle solution, vortexed and sonicated for 30 minutes or as needed to get a homogenous suspension, and aliquoted to 2 vials for daily use.
  • the dosing formulations were protected from light and dispensed daily.
  • the dosing formulations were removed from the refrigerator, vortexed/stirred/sonicated for at least 30 minutes or as needed to assure it is a room temperature homogenous suspension before dosing.
  • Anti-PD-1 RMP1-14; BioXcell
  • PK pharmacokinetics
  • mice On Day 0, each mouse (6-8 weeks old, Balb/c) was inoculated subcutaneously at the right lower region with Renca tumor cells (1 ⁇ 10 6 ) in 0.1 ml of PBS for tumor development. The treatments were started 24 h after tumor cells inoculation. Mice were treated as follows:
  • Dose Dosing Dosing Group N Treatment (mg/kg) Route Schedule 1 14 Vehicle (0.5% HPMC, 0 p.o. BID ⁇ 28 days 0.05% Tween80, 7.5% Captisol) 2 14 I-1 50 p.o. BID ⁇ 28 days 3 14 Anti-PD-1 (RMP1-14) 10 i.p. BIW ⁇ 4 weeks 4 14 I-1 50 p.o. BID ⁇ 28 days Anti PD-(RMP1-14) 10 i.p. BIW ⁇ 4 weeks 5 10 I-1 10 p.o. BID ⁇ 28 days Anti-PD-1 (RMP1-14) 10 i.p. BIW ⁇ 4 weeks 6 10 I-1 3 p.o.
  • mice On Day 0, each mouse (6-8 weeks old, Balb/c) was inoculated subcutaneously at the right lower region with CT26 tumor cells (5 ⁇ 10 5 ) in 0.1 ml of PBS for tumor development. The treatments were started 24 h after tumor cells inoculation. Mice were treated as follows:
  • Dose Dosing Dosing Group N Treatment (mg/kg) Route Schedule 1 14 Vehicle (0.5% 0 p.o. BID ⁇ 21 days HPMC, 0.05% Tween80, 7.5% Captisol) 2 14 I-1 50 p.o. BID ⁇ 21 days 3 14 Anti-PD-1 10 i.p. BIW ⁇ 3 weeks (RMP1-14) 4 14 I-1 50 p.o. BID ⁇ 21 days Anti-PD-1 10 i.p. BIW ⁇ 3 weeks (RMP1-14)
  • the Tumor Dissociation Kit (Miltenyi; #130-096-730) contain 2 vials of Enzyme D (lyophilized powder), 1 vial of Enzyme R (lyophilized powder), 1 vial of Enzyme A (lyophilized powder) and 1 ml of Buffer A.
  • Enzyme D was prepared by reconstitution of the lyophilized powder in each vial 3 ml of RPML 1640 or DMEM.
  • Enzyme R was prepared by reconstitution of the lyophilized powder in the vial with 2.7 ml RPMI 1640 or DMEM.
  • Enzyme A was prepared by reconstitution of the lyophilized powder in the vial with 1 ml of Buffer A supplied with the kit, which was not vortexed.
  • the enzyme mix was prepared by adding 2.35 ml of RPMI 1640 or DMEM, 100 ⁇ l of Enzyme D, 50 ⁇ l of Enzyme R, and 12.5 ⁇ l of Enzyme A into gentleMACS (Miltenyi; #130-096-334) Tubes.
  • Tumors were collected from mice, any non-tumor tissue was removed and the remaining tumor tissue was washed in PBS.
  • the tumors were cut into pieces 1 mm 3 in PBS and washed twice in PBS with centrifugation at 300 g for 5 minutes.
  • the tumor pieces were transferred into the gentleMACS Tubes containing the enzyme mix.
  • the samples were then processed on a GentleMACSTM Octo Dissociator with Heaters (130-096-427) according to manufacturer's instructions for the dissociation program.
  • the samples were then centrifuged and run through a strainer to obtain single-cell suspensions.
  • the cell suspensions were then re-suspended with 5 ml wash buffer then adjusted to a cell concentration of 5*10 ⁇ circumflex over ( ) ⁇ 6 cells/mL.
  • the cell suspensions were added to FACS tubes and 1 ⁇ l Fc-Block was added to each sample and the samples were incubated on ice for 15 minutes in the dark.
  • Relevant FACS antibody mixtures that targeted surface markers were diluted in Fc blocking buffer and added to each sample.
  • the cells were allowed to stain for 30 minutes on ice in the dark and then washed twice in PBS. The cells were resuspended in PBS and analyzed by a FACS machine.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor I-1 was assessed as a single agent. As shown in FIG. 1 , I-1 robustly increased MHC Class II expression across multiple cell lines (approximately 20-100% increase). The effects of I-1 were not CREBBP mutation dependent (i.e., an effect was seen in cells with the mutation and without) and were observed across different tumor types (both lymphomas and solid tumors). FIG. 4 shows that I-1 is generally not cytotoxic. Twenty-six syngeneic cells lines also showed minimal impact on viability when treated with 10 ⁇ M I-1. I-1 was well tolerated at 25 and 50 mg/kg, administered orally twice daily at 12 hour intervals (BID) and showed efficacy at levels below rat NOAEL (no adverse effect level) ( FIG.
  • BID 12 hour intervals
  • I-1 is capable of upregulating MHC Class II across multiple cell lines representing various tumor types and is non-toxic.
  • I-1 caused dose responsive in vitro induction of MHC class II (IA-IE) in P388D1 cells, with about 4 ⁇ more cells being positive at 120 nM I-1, and about 13 ⁇ more cells being positive at 3 ⁇ M I-1.
  • I-1 also induced MHC class II in vivo in mice with P388D1 tumors and tumors from treated mice had increased CD3-positive infiltrates ( FIGS. 5A and 5B ).
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B show that induced MHC class II in vivo in mice with P388D1 tumors and tumors from treated mice had increased CD3-positive infiltrates.
  • I-1 caused dose responsive in vitro induction of MHC class II (IA-IE) in RENCA cells, with about 2 ⁇ more cells being positive at 1 ⁇ M I-1 and about 6 ⁇ more cells being positive at 3 ⁇ M I-1.
  • I-1 also induced MHC Class II in vivo in mice with RENCA tumors and tumors from treated mice had increased CD3-positive infiltrates ( FIGS. 8A and 8B ).
  • I-1 did not appear to induce in vitro MHC Class II (IA-IE) in CT26 mouse colon tumor cells.
  • I-1 did not induce TGI (tumor growth inhibition) in vivo in mice with CT26 tumors ( FIG. 9 ).
  • P388D1 tumors were shown to be very poorly infiltrated by immune cells (mean approx. 0% macrophage infiltration and mean approx. 5% T cell infiltration).
  • RENCA tumors were shown to have macrophage infiltration (mean approx. 30%) and T cell infiltration (mean approx. 50%).
  • P388D1 tumors were also shown to be minimally responsive to checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy (less than about 10% TGI for anti-PD-1 antibody and less than about 20% TGI for anti-PD-L1 antibody).
  • RENCA tumors were shown to be refractory to a certain checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy (PD-1 antibody, about ⁇ 60% TGI) and minimally responsive to a different checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy (PD-L1 antibody, less than about 20% TGI).
  • CT26 tumors were shown to be refractory to a certain checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy (PD-L1 antibody, about ⁇ 40% TGI) and variably responsive to a different checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy (PD-1 antibody, ranging from about 10% to about 79% TGI).
  • I-1 was shown to be effective, both alone and in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor (anti-PD-1 antibody) in treating P388D1 tumors in mice, although the addition of the checkpoint inhibitor did not appear to increase efficacy ( FIGS. 5A and 5B ).
  • this tumor model is believed to be minimally responsive to anti-PD1 therapy because this tumor model does not recruit immune cell infiltrate effectively, explaining the lack of any added benefit when combining I-1 with the anti-PD1 antibody due to the minimal immune cell involvement in this tumor model.
  • I-1 was also shown to be effective in treating RENCA tumors in mice, and the combination of I-1 and a checkpoint inhibitor (anti-PD-1 antibody) was shown to be even more effective than either agent used alone ( FIG. 6 ).
  • the RENCA tumor model has a stronger baseline recruitment of immune cells, which was increased even further upon treatment with I-1 ( FIG. 8B ).
  • anti-PD1 therapy alone was insufficient to achieve significant anti-tumor activity ( FIG. 6 ).
  • I-1 was not effective in treating CT26 tumors in mice ( FIG. 9 ).
  • CT26 cells did not express MHC class II in response to I-1 treatment.
  • a checkpoint inhibitor (anti-PD-1 antibody) was effective in treating CT26 tumors but no added benefit was observed from the combination of I-1 and anti-PD-1 antibody ( FIG. 9 ).
  • anti-PD-1 antibody anti-PD-1 antibody
  • I-1 was shown to be effective at both 10 mg/kg and 3 mg/kg administered twice daily at 12 hour intervals (BID) and the effectiveness was enhanced with the combination of I-1 and a checkpoint inhibitor (anti-PD-1 antibody) ( FIGS. 10 and 11 ).
  • anti-CTLA4 antibody was assessed in combination with the HDAC3 inhibitor (I-1) in the RENCA model.
  • the anti-CTLA4 antibody was shown to improve efficacy of I-1 when the two therapies were used in combination ( FIG. 12 ).
  • the dose of anti-CTLA4 antibody used was sufficient to induce a strong anti-tumor response alone ( FIG. 12 ).
  • the modest combination benefit seen with I-1 and anti-CTLA4 antibody may be due to the fact that the anti-tumor response was already so strong with the anti-CTLA4 antibody alone that the benefit of addition of I-1 may be partially masked.
  • Using lower doses of anti-CTLA4 antibody to reduce the anti-tumor response, it is possible that a stronger benefit to the I-1 and anti-CTLA4 antibody combination may be observed.
  • the combination of an HDAC3 inhibitor, such as I-1, and a checkpoint inhibitor, such as an anti-PD-1 or anti-CTL4 antibody can be more effective in certain cancers than either inhibitor alone.
  • the tumor may need to respond to the HDAC3 inhibitor by upregulating MHC Class II and also may also need to have infiltration of macrophages and/or T cells in the tumor, as was the case in RENCA tumors.
  • P388D1 tumors did have some infiltration of macrophages and T cells as well but this particular tumor model grew so rapidly that it was difficult to assess within the available window of time before morbidity whether there was any added benefit to the combination therapy over I-1 administered alone.
  • the selective HDAC3 inhibitor I-1 was compared to additional selective HDAC3 inhibitors II-234 and RGFP966.
  • I-1, II-234 and RGFP966 were all shown to be capable of increasing MHC class II protein levels in P388D1 cells in a dose-dependent manner, with I-1 having the most activity, followed by 11-234 and then RGFP966 ( FIGS. 14 and 15 ).
  • FIGS. 14 and 15 These data confirm that selective HDAC3 inhibitors are capable of increasing MHC II levels in certain cancer cells.
  • additional selective HDAC3 inhibitors such as 11-234 and RGFP966, will work with checkpoint inhibitors as described in Example 3.
  • inventive embodiments are presented by way of example only and that, within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereto, inventive embodiments may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described and claimed.
  • inventive embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to each individual feature, system, article, material, kit, and/or method described herein.
  • a reference to “A and/or B”, when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.
  • the phrase “at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements.
  • This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase “at least one” refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified.
  • “at least one of A and B” can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.

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