文摘
Novel isoxazoline amide benzoxaboroles were designed and synthesized to optimize the ectoparasiticide activity of this chemistry series against ticks and fleas. The study identified an orally bioavailable molecule, (S)-N-((1-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1,3-dihydrobenzo[c][1,2]oxaborol-6-yl)methyl)-2-methyl-4-(5-(3,4,5-trichlorophenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl)benzamide (23), with a favorable pharmacodynamics profile in dogs (Cmax = 7.42 ng/mL; Tmax = 26.0 h; terminal half-life t1/2 = 127 h). Compound 23, a development candidate, demonstrated 100% therapeutic effectiveness within 24 h of treatment, with residual efficacy of 97% against American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis) on day 30 and 98% against cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) on day 32 after a single oral dose at 25 mg/kg in dogs.