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Amyloid β (Aβ), a key molecule in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), is derived from the amyloid precursor protein (APP) by sequential proteolysis via β- and γ-secretases. Because of their role in generation of Aβ, these enzymes have emerged as important therapeutic targets for AD. In the case of γ-secretase, progress has been made towards designing potent inhibitors with suitable pharmacological profiles. Direct γ-secretase inhibitors are being evaluated in clinical trials and new strategies are being explored to block γ-secretase activity indirectly as well. In this regard, we have previously reported an indirect regulation of γ-secretase through antagonism of CXCR2, a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR). We demonstrated that N-(2-hydroxy-4-nitrophenyl)-N′-(2-bromophenyl)urea (SB225002), a selective inhibitor of CXCR2 also plays a role in an indirect inhibition of γ-secretase. Furthermore, we reported a ～5-fold difference in the selective inhibition of APP versus Notch processing via γ-secretase following treatment with SB225002. Herein we describe the synthesis and optimization of SB225002. By determination of the structure-activity relationship (SAR), we derived small molecules that inhibit Aβ40 production with IC50 values in the sub-micromolar range in a cell-based assay and also validated the potential of CXCR2 as a new target for therapeutic intervention in AD.

N,N′-Diarylureas were prepared, and the structure-activity relationship relative to the CXCR2 receptor was examined. This led to the identification of a potent and highly selective CXCR2 antagonist, which in addition was shown to be functionally active bo

The present invention relates to novel compounds and a novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

This invention relates to novel compounds and a novel use of phenyl ureas in the treatment of disease scates mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8). In particular, this invention relates to the novel compounds of Formula (Ia) and their use in treating chemokine mediated diseases wherein the chemokine binds to an IL-8 a or b receptor. Compounds of Formula (Ia) are represented by the structure: STR1 wherein interalia, X is oxygen or sulfur;Rb is NR 6 R. sub.7, alkcyl, aryl, arylC 1-4 alkyl, aryl C 2-4 alkenyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylC 1-4 alkyl, heteroarylC 2-4 alkenyl, heterocyclic or heterocyclic C 1-4 alkyl, or a heterocyclic C 2-4 alkenyl moiety, camphor, all of which may be optionally substituted; R 1 is independently selected from hydrogen; halogen; nitro; cyano; C 1-10 alkyl; halosubstituted C 1-10 alkyl; C 2-10 alkoxy; halosubstituted C 1-10 alkoxy; azide; (CR. sub.8 R 8)q S(O) t R 4 ; hydroxy; hydroxy substituted C 1-4 alkyl; aryl; aryl C 1-4 alkyl; aryl C 2-10 alkenyl; aryloxy; aryl C 1-4 alkyloxy; heteroaryl; heteroarylalkyl; heteroaryl C 2-10 alkenyl; heteroaryl C 1-4 alkyloxy; heterocyclic; heterocyclic C 1-4 alkyl; heterocyclicC 1-4 alkyloxy; heterocyclic C 2-10 alkenyl; q is 0 or an integer having a value of 1 to 10; n is an integer having a value of 1 to 3;m is an integer having a value of 1 to 3; Y is hydrogen; halogen; nitro; cyano; halosubstituted C 1-10 alkyl; C 1-10 alkyl; C 2-10 alkenyl C. sub.1-10 alkoxy; halosubstituted C 1-10 alkoxy; azide; (CR 8 R. sub.8)qS(O) t R 4, (CR 8 R 8)qOR 4 ; hydorxy; hydroxy substituted C. sub.1-4 alkyl; aryl; aryl C 1-4 alkyl; aryloxy; arylC. sub.1-4 alkyloxy; aryl C 2-10 alkenyl; heteroaryl; heteroarylalkyl; heteroaryl C 1-4 alkyloxy; heteroaryl C 2-10 alkenyl; heterocyclic, heterocyclic C 1-4 alkyl; heterocyclicC 2-10 alkenyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.