XING ENMING (US)
LI PUI-KAI (US)
MOHAMMED SHABBER (US)
WHAT IS CLAIMED IS: 1. A compound having the structure I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof I wherein X and Y are independently CR4 or N, where R4 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group; R6 is hydrogen or Z is O or S; W is NH or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group; R1 and R3 are independently, hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, alkoxy, halo substituted alkoxy, -CN, -COOH, -COOR5, -CON(R5)2, -NH2, -NHR5, N(R5)2, or -NC(O)R5; R2a and R2b are independently, hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, alkoxy, halo substituted alkoxy, -CN, -COOH, -COOR5, -CON(R5)2, -NH2, -NHR5, N(R5)2, or -NC(O)R5, or R2a and R2b are part of a heteroaryl group; R5 is independently hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic, and the compound is not SAI4. 2. The compound of claim 1, wherein X and Y are CH. 3. The compound of claim 1, wherein X is CH and Y is N. 4. The compound of claim 1, wherein X is N and Y is CR4. 5. The compound of any one of claims 1-4, wherein R4 is hydrogen or a C1-C6 alkyl group. 6. The compound of claim 1, wherein R6 is hydrogen. 7. The compound of claim 1, wherein R6 is -C(Z)WR3, wherein Z is O and W is NH. 8. The compound of claim 1, wherein R6 is -C(Z)WR3, wherein Z is O and W is – (CbHR7)m–, wherein R7 is hydrogen or an alkyl group and m is an integer from 1 to 6. 9. The compound of claim 8, wherein when R7 is an alkyl group, the stereochemistry Cb is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. 10. The compound of claim 8, wherein R7 is an alkyl group and m is 1. 11. The compound of claim 8, wherein R7 is hydrogen or a methyl group and m is 1. 12. The compound of claim 1, wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group. 13. The compound of claim 1, wherein R3 is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group. 14. The compound of claim 1, wherein R3 is an unsubstituted phenyl group. 15. The compound of claim 1, wherein R3 is a C1-C6 alkyl group. 16. The compound of claim 1, wherein R1 is hydrogen. 17. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2a is hydrogen. 18. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2b is a C1-C6 alkyl group. 19. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2b is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group. 20. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2b is -CONHR5 or -N(R5)2. 21. The compound of claim 1, wherein R5 is a C1-C6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, or hydrogen. 22. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2a and R2b are part of a heteroaryl group. 23. The compound of claim 1, wherein R2a and R2b has the structure or wherein Z1 and Z2 are independently N or CR4, wherein R4 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group 24. The compound of claim 23, wherein Z1 is N and Z2 is CR4. 25. The compound of claim 23, wherein Z1 is CR4 and Z2 is N. 26. The compound of claim 1 having the structure II, III, IV, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or wherein W is NH or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group; R2b is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, a C1-C6 alkyl group, -COOH, -COOR5, -CON(R5)2, -NH2, -NHR5, N(R5)2, or -NC(O)R5; R3 is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, an araalky group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; Z1 and Z2 are independently N or CR4, and the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. 27. The compound of claim 26, wherein W is NH. 28. The compound of claim 26, wherein R3 is a C1-C6 alkyl group. 29. The compound of claim 26, wherein R3 is a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group. 30. The compound of claim 26, wherein R3 is a cyclopropyl group or a cyclopentyl group. 31. The compound of claim 26, wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group. 32. The compound of claim 26, wherein R2b is a C1-C6 alkyl group. 33. The compound of claim 26, wherein R2b is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group. 34. The compound of claim 26, wherein R2b is -CONHR5 or -N(R5)2. 35. The compound of claim 34, wherein R5 is a C1-C6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, or hydrogen. 36. The compound of claim 26, wherein W is a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C6 alkylene group. 37. The compound of claim 26, wherein W is –(CbHR7)m–, wherein R7 is hydrogen or an alkyl group and m is an integer from 1 to 6. 38. The compound of claim 37, wherein when R7 is an alkyl group, the stereochemistry Cb is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. 39. The compound of claim 37, wherein R7 is an alkyl group and m is 1. 40. The compound of claim 37, wherein R7 is hydrogen or a methyl group and m is 1. 41. The compound of claim 36, wherein R3 is a C1-C6 alkyl group. 42. The compound of claim 36, wherein R3 is a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group. 43. The compound of claim 36, wherein R3 is a cyclopropyl group or a cyclopentyl group. 44. The compound of claim 1 having the structure V or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof 45. The compound of claim 44, wherein R3 is a cycloalkyl group. 46. The compound of claim 44, wherein R3 is a cycloalkyl group and R5 is a C1-C5 alkyl group. 47. The compound of claim 1, wherein the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially R. 48. The compound of claim 1, wherein the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially S. 49. The compound of claim 1, wherein the stereochemistry at carbon a is racemic. 50. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound has the structure or . 51. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound has the structure . 52. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound has the structure 53. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of any one of claims 1 to 52 and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. 54. A method for treating or preventing a viral infection in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a compound of any one of claims 1-52 or SAI4. 55. The method of claim 54, wherein the compound is (S)-SAI4. 56. The method of claim 54, wherein the virus enters via binding to Angiotensin- converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). 57. The method of claim 54, wherein the viral infection comprises a coronavirus. 58. The method of claim 54, wherein the viral infection comprises SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, or human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63). 59. The method of claim 54, wherein the viral infection is resistant to antiviral therapy. 60. The method of claim 54, further comprising administering to the subject an antiviral compound. 61. The method of claim 60, wherein the antiviral compound comprises hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, or remdesivir. 62. The method of claim 54, further comprising administering to the subject an asthma agent, an anti-rhinitis agent, an anti-sinusitis agent, an anti-emphysema agent, an anti- bronchitis agent, an anti-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease agent, or any combination thereof. 63. The method of claim 54, wherein the composition is administered nasally. |
where R 3 is a cycloalkyl group, and the other variables in structure III are defined above with respect to structure I. In one aspect, the compound has the structure VII or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof where R 8 is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group (e.g., phenyl group), R 9 is hydrogen or an alkyl group, and the stereochemistry at carbons a and b is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. In one aspect, the compound is provided in FIG. 18. In another aspect, the compound has the structure In another aspect, the compound has the structure which is referred to herein SAI4. The compounds described herein can be produced as racemic mixtures or as enantiomerically pure compounds. Thus, the stereochemistry at carbon a in structure I can be substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. In one aspect, a compound having the structure I can be synthesized as the racemic compound, where each enantiomer is subsequently separated from the racemic mixture. Exemplary methods for separating enantiomers from a racemic mixture are provided in the Examples. In other aspect, compounds having the structure I can be diastereoisomers. For example, when X is structure I is an alkylene group having the formula –(C b HR 4 ) m –, where R 4 is an alkyl group, two chiral centers are present in the structure. Using techniques known in the art, the diastereoisomers can be separated from one another. In one aspect, the compounds described herein can be produced by the general reaction scheme provided in FIG. 19. Exemplary methods for producing compounds described herein, as well as characterization information, are provided in the Examples as well as FIGS. 24-26. Solvents, temperatures, and other reaction conditions may vary according to the specific substituents in the compound being synthesized. Methods of Treatment and Administration As disclosed herein, the pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of compounds disclosed herein are useful in treating and/or preventing viral infections that involve endocytic pathways (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 infection) and symptoms related to such a viral infection (e.g., fever, fatigue, dry cough, myalgias, dyspnea, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pneumonia). Therefore, disclosed herein are methods for administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more compounds disclosed herein alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent (including, but not limited to, any pharmaceutical agent useful in treating SARS-CoV-2 infection and/or symptoms related to such a viral infection (e.g., fever, fatigue, dry cough, myalgias, dyspnea, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pneumonia). In some embodiments, the additional agent is one or more of hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, and remdesivir. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides methods for administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more compounds of the present invention to a subject (e.g., a human subject) (e.g., a human subject suffering from or at risk of suffering from a condition related to SARS-CoV-2 infection (e.g., COVID-19)) for purposes of treating, preventing and/or ameliorating the symptoms of a viral infection (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 infection (e.g., COVID-19)). In such embodiments, the methods are not limited treating, preventing and/or ameliorating the symptoms of a particular type or kind of viral infection. In some embodiments, the viral infection is a SARS-CoV-2 related viral infection (e.g., COVID-19). In such embodiments, administration of the pharmaceutical composition blocks the interaction of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein with ACE2 within cells of the subject. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more compounds disclosed herein is co-administered with one or more of hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, and remdesivir. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is configured for any manner of administration (e.g., oral, intravenous, topical). In some embodiments, the subject is a human subject. In some embodiments, the subject is a human subject suffering from or at risk of suffering from a condition related to SARS-CoV-2 infection (e.g., COVID-19). In some embodiments, the viral infection is a SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. In some embodiments the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions are administered in combination with a known agent to treat respiratory diseases. Known or standard agents or therapies that are used to treat respiratory diseases include, anti- asthma agent/therapies, anti-rhinitis agents/therapies, anti-sinusitis agents/therapies, anti-emphysema agents/therapies, anti-bronchitis agents/therapies or anti-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease agents/therapies. Anti-asthma agents/therapies include mast cell degranulation agents, leukotriene inhibitors, corticosteroids, beta-antagonists, IgE binding inhibitors, anti-CD23 antibody, tryptase inhibitors, and VIP agonists. Anti- allergic rhinitis agents/therapies include HI antihistamines, alpha-adrenergic agents, and glucocorticoids. Anti-chronic sinusitis therapies include, but are not limited to surgery, corticosteroids, antibiotics, anti-fungal agents, salt-water nasal washes or sprays, anti- inflammatory agents, decongestants, guaifensesin, potassium iodide, luekotriene inhibitors, mast cell degranulating agents, topical moisterizing agents, hot air inhalation, mechanical breathing devices, enzymatic cleaners and antihistamine sprays. Anti emphysema, anti-bronchitis or anti-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease agents/therapies include, but are not limited to oxygen, bronchodilator agents, mycolytic agents, steroids, antibiotics, anti-fungals, moisturization by nebulization, anti-tussives, respiratory stimulants, surgery and alpha 1 antitrypsin. Also disclosed are kits comprising a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more compounds disclosed herein, and one or more of (1) a container, pack, or dispenser, (2) one or more additional agents selected from hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, and remdesivir, and (3) instructions for administration. Compositions within the scope of this invention include all pharmaceutical compositions contained in an amount that is effective to achieve its intended purpose. While individual needs vary, determination of optimal ranges of effective amounts of each component is within the skill of the art. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical agents may be administered to mammals, e.g. humans, orally at a dose of 0.0025 to 50 mg/kg, or an equivalent amount of the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, per day of the body weight of the mammal being treated. In one embodiment, about 0.01 to about 25 mg/kg is orally administered to treat, ameliorate, or prevent such disorders. For intramuscular injection, the dose is generally about one-half of the oral dose. For example, a suitable intramuscular dose would be about 0.0025 to about 25 mg/kg, or from about 0.01 to about 5 mg/kg. The unit oral dose may comprise from about 0.01 to about 1000 mg, for example, about 0.1 to about 100 mg of the inhibiting agent. The unit dose may be administered one or more times daily as one or more tablets or capsules each containing from about 0.1 to about 10 mg, conveniently about 0.25 to 50 mg of the agent (e.g., small molecule) or its solvates. In a topical formulation, a compound disclosed herein may be present at a concentration of about 0.01 to 100 mg per gram of carrier. In a one embodiment, such a compound is present at a concentration of about 0.07-1.0 mg/ml, for example, about 0.1- 0.5 mg/ml, and in one embodiment, about 0.4 mg/ml. Pharmaceutical Compositions In various aspects, the present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one disclosed compound, at least one product of a disclosed method, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. As used herein, “pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers” means one or more of a pharmaceutically acceptable diluents, preservatives, antioxidants, solubilizers, emulsifiers, coloring agents, releasing agents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents, and adjuvants. The disclosed pharmaceutical compositions can be conveniently presented in unit dosage form and prepared by any of the methods well known in the art of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. In a further aspect, the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions comprise a therapeutically effective amount of at least one disclosed compound, at least one product of a disclosed method, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, optionally one or more other therapeutic agent, and optionally one or more adjuvant. The disclosed pharmaceutical compositions include those suitable for oral, rectal, topical, pulmonary, nasal, and parenteral administration, although the most suitable route in any given case will depend on the particular host, and nature and severity of the conditions for which the active ingredient is being administered. In a further aspect, the disclosed pharmaceutical composition can be formulated to allow administration orally, nasally, via inhalation, parenterally, paracancerally, transmucosally, transdermally, intramuscularly, intravenously, intradermally, subcutaneously, intraperitoneally, intraventricularly, intracranially and intratumorally. As used herein, “parenteral administration” includes administration by bolus injection or infusion, as well as administration by intravenous, intramuscular, intraarterial, intrathecal, intracapsular, intraorbital, intracardiac, intradermal, intraperitoneal, transtracheal, subcutaneous, subcuticular, intraarticular, subcapsular subarachnoid, intraspinal, epidural and intrasternal injection and infusion. In various aspects, the present disclosure also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent and, as active ingredient, a therapeutically effective amount of a disclosed compound, a product of a disclosed method of making, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a hydrate thereof, a solvate thereof, a polymorph thereof, or a stereochemically isomeric form thereof. In a further aspect, a disclosed compound, a product of a disclosed method of making, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a hydrate thereof, a solvate thereof, a polymorph thereof, or a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, or any subgroup or combination thereof may be formulated into various pharmaceutical forms for administration purposes. In practice, the compounds of the present disclosure, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, of the present disclosure can be combined as the active ingredient in intimate admixture with a pharmaceutical carrier according to conventional pharmaceutical compounding techniques. The carrier can take a wide variety of forms depending on the form of preparation desired for administration, e.g., oral or parenteral (including intravenous). Thus, the pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure can be presented as discrete units suitable for oral administration such as capsules, cachets or tablets each containing a predetermined amount of the active ingredient. Further, the compositions can be presented as a powder, as granules, as a solution, as a suspension in an aqueous liquid, as a non-aqueous liquid, as an oil-in-water emulsion or as a water-in-oil liquid emulsion. In addition to the common dosage forms set out above, the compounds of the present disclosure, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salt(s) thereof, can also be administered by controlled release means and/or delivery devices. The compositions can be prepared by any of the methods of pharmacy. In general, such methods include a step of bringing into association the active ingredient with the carrier that constitutes one or more necessary ingredients. In general, the compositions are prepared by uniformly and intimately admixing the active ingredient with liquid carriers or finely divided solid carriers or both. The product can then be conveniently shaped into the desired presentation. It is especially advantageous to formulate the aforementioned pharmaceutical compositions in unit dosage form for ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. The term “unit dosage form,” as used herein, refers to physically discrete units suitable as unitary dosages, each unit containing a predetermined quantity of active ingredient calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect in association with the required pharmaceutical carrier. That is, a “unit dosage form” is taken to mean a single dose wherein all active and inactive ingredients are combined in a suitable system, such that the patient or person administering the drug to the patient can open a single container or package with the entire dose contained therein and does not have to mix any components together from two or more containers or packages. Typical examples of unit dosage forms are tablets (including scored or coated tablets), capsules or pills for oral administration; single dose vials for injectable solutions or suspension; suppositories for rectal administration; powder packets; wafers; and segregated multiples thereof. This list of unit dosage forms is not intended to be limiting in any way, but merely to represent typical examples of unit dosage forms. The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein comprise a compound of the present disclosure (or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof) as an active ingredient, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and optionally one or more additional therapeutic agents. In various aspects, the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions can include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a disclosed compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In a further aspect, a disclosed compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, can also be included in a pharmaceutical composition in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds. The instant compositions include compositions suitable for oral, rectal, topical, and parenteral (including subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous) administration, although the most suitable route in any given case will depend on the particular host, and nature and severity of the conditions for which the active ingredient is being administered. The pharmaceutical compositions can be conveniently presented in unit dosage form and prepared by any of the methods well known in the art of pharmacy. Techniques and compositions for making dosage forms useful for materials and methods described herein are described, for example, in the following references: Modern Pharmaceutics, Chapters 9 and 10 (Banker & Rhodes, Editors, 1979); Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Tablets (Lieberman et al., 1981); Ansel, Introduction to Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms 2nd Edition (1976); Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 17th ed. (Mack Publishing Company, Easton, Pa., 1985); Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences (David Ganderton, Trevor Jones, Eds., 1992); Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol 7. (David Ganderton, Trevor Jones, James McGinity, Eds., 1995); Aqueous Polymeric Coatings for Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Series 36 (James McGinity, Ed., 1989); Pharmaceutical Particulate Carriers: Therapeutic Applications: Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 61 (Alain Rolland, Ed., 1993); Drug Delivery to the Gastrointestinal Tract (Ellis Horwood Books in the Biological Sciences. Series in Pharmaceutical Technology; J. G. Hardy, S. S. Davis, Clive G. Wilson, Eds.); Modern Pharmaceutics Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 40 (Gilbert S. Banker, Christopher T. Rhodes, Eds.). The compounds described herein are typically to be administered in admixture with suitable pharmaceutical diluents, excipients, extenders, or carriers (termed herein as a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, or a carrier) suitably selected with respect to the intended form of administration and as consistent with conventional pharmaceutical practices. The deliverable compound will be in a form suitable for oral, rectal, topical, intravenous injection or parenteral administration. Carriers include solids or liquids, and the type of carrier is chosen based on the type of administration being used. The compounds may be administered as a dosage that has a known quantity of the compound. Because of the ease in administration, oral administration can be a preferred dosage form, and tablets and capsules represent the most advantageous oral dosage unit forms in which case solid pharmaceutical carriers are obviously employed. However, other dosage forms may be suitable depending upon clinical population (e.g., age and severity of clinical condition), solubility properties of the specific disclosed compound used, and the like. Accordingly, the disclosed compounds can be used in oral dosage forms such as pills, powders, granules, elixirs, tinctures, suspensions, syrups, and emulsions. In preparing the compositions for oral dosage form, any convenient pharmaceutical media can be employed. For example, water, glycols, oils, alcohols, flavoring agents, preservatives, coloring agents and the like can be used to form oral liquid preparations such as suspensions, elixirs and solutions; while carriers such as starches, sugars, microcrystalline cellulose, diluents, granulating agents, lubricants, binders, disintegrating agents, and the like can be used to form oral solid preparations such as powders, capsules and tablets. Because of their ease of administration, tablets and capsules are the preferred oral dosage units whereby solid pharmaceutical carriers are employed. Optionally, tablets can be coated by standard aqueous or nonaqueous techniques. The disclosed pharmaceutical compositions in an oral dosage form can comprise one or more pharmaceutical excipient and/or additive. Non-limiting examples of suitable excipients and additives include gelatin, natural sugars such as raw sugar or lactose, lecithin, pectin, starches (for example corn starch or amylose), dextran, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate, gum arabic, alginic acid, tylose, talcum, lycopodium, silica gel (for example colloidal), cellulose, cellulose derivatives (for example cellulose ethers in which the cellulose hydroxy groups are partially etherified with lower saturated aliphatic alcohols and/or lower saturated, aliphatic oxyalcohols, for example methyl oxypropyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate), fatty acids as well as magnesium, calcium or aluminum salts of fatty acids with 12 to 22 carbon atoms, in particular saturated (for example stearates), emulsifiers, oils and fats, in particular vegetable (for example, peanut oil, castor oil, olive oil, sesame oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil, wheat germ oil, sunflower seed oil, cod liver oil, in each case also optionally hydrated); glycerol esters and polyglycerol esters of saturated fatty acids C 12 H 24 O 2 to C 18 H 36 O 2 and their mixtures, it being possible for the glycerol hydroxy groups to be totally or also only partly esterified (for example mono-, di- and triglycerides); pharmaceutically acceptable mono- or multivalent alcohols and polyglycols such as polyethylene glycol and derivatives thereof, esters of aliphatic saturated or unsaturated fatty acids (2 to 22 carbon atoms, in particular 10-18 carbon atoms) with monovalent aliphatic alcohols (1 to 20 carbon atoms) or multivalent alcohols such as glycols, glycerol, diethylene glycol, pentacrythritol, sorbitol, mannitol and the like, which may optionally also be etherified, esters of citric acid with primary alcohols, acetic acid, urea, benzyl benzoate, dioxolanes, glyceroformals, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyglycol ethers with C1-C12-alcohols, dimethylacetamide, lactamides, lactates, ethyl carbonates, silicones (in particular medium-viscous polydimethyl siloxanes), calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, calcium phosphate, sodium phosphate, magnesium carbonate and the like. Other auxiliary substances useful in preparing an oral dosage form are those which cause disintegration (so-called disintegrants), such as: cross-linked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, sodium carboxymethyl starch, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose or microcrystalline cellulose. Conventional coating substances may also be used to produce the oral dosage form. Those that may for example be considered are: polymerizates as well as copolymerizates of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and/or their esters; copolymerizates of acrylic and methacrylic acid esters with a lower ammonium group content (for example EudragitR RS), copolymerizates of acrylic and methacrylic acid esters and trimethyl ammonium methacrylate (for example EudragitR RL); polyvinyl acetate; fats, oils, waxes, fatty alcohols; hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate or acetate succinate; cellulose acetate phthalate, starch acetate phthalate as well as polyvinyl acetate phthalate, carboxy methyl cellulose; methyl cellulose phthalate, methyl cellulose succinate, -phthalate succinate as well as methyl cellulose phthalic acid half ester; zein; ethyl cellulose as well as ethyl cellulose succinate; shellac, gluten; ethylcarboxyethyl cellulose; ethacrylate-maleic acid anhydride copolymer; maleic acid anhydride-vinyl methyl ether copolymer; styrol-maleic acid copolymerizate; 2-ethyl-hexyl- acrylate maleic acid anhydride; crotonic acid-vinyl acetate copolymer; glutaminic acid/glutamic acid ester copolymer; carboxymethylethylcellulose glycerol monooctanoate; cellulose acetate succinate; polyarginine. Plasticizing agents that may be considered as coating substances in the disclosed oral dosage forms are: citric and tartaric acid esters (acetyl-triethyl citrate, acetyl tributyl-, tributyl-, triethyl-citrate); glycerol and glycerol esters (glycerol diacetate, -triacetate, acetylated monoglycerides, castor oil); phthalic acid esters (dibutyl-, diamyl-, diethyl-, dimethyl-, dipropyl-phthalate), di-(2-methoxy- or 2-ethoxyethyl)-phthalate, ethylphthalyl glycolate, butylphthalylethyl glycolate and butylglycolate; alcohols (propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol of various chain lengths), adipates (diethyladipate, di-(2-methoxy- or 2-ethoxyethyl)-adipate; benzophenone; diethyl- and diburylsebacate, dibutylsuccinate, dibutyltartrate; diethylene glycol dipropionate; ethyleneglycol diacetate, -dibutyrate, - dipropionate; tributyl phosphate, tributyrin; polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate (polysorbates such as Polysorbar 50); sorbitan monooleate. Moreover, suitable binders, lubricants, disintegrating agents, coloring agents, flavoring agents, flow-inducing agents, and melting agents may be included as carriers. The pharmaceutical carrier employed can be, for example, a solid, liquid, or gas. Examples of solid carriers include, but are not limited to, lactose, terra alba, sucrose, glucose, methylcellulose, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, mannitol, sorbitol talc, starch, gelatin, agar, pectin, acacia, magnesium stearate, and stearic acid. Examples of liquid carriers are sugar syrup, peanut oil, olive oil, and water. Examples of gaseous carriers include carbon dioxide and nitrogen. In various aspects, a binder can include, for example, starch, gelatin, natural sugars such as glucose or beta-lactose, corn sweeteners, natural and synthetic gums such as acacia, tragacanth, or sodium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, waxes, and the like. Lubricants used in these dosage forms include sodium oleate, sodium stearate, magnesium stearate, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, and the like. In a further aspect, a disintegrator can include, for example, starch, methyl cellulose, agar, bentonite, xanthan gum, and the like. In various aspects, an oral dosage form, such as a solid dosage form, can comprise a disclosed compound that is attached to polymers as targetable drug carriers or as a prodrug. Suitable biodegradable polymers useful in achieving controlled release of a drug include, for example, polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, copolymers of polylactic and polyglycolic acid, caprolactones, polyhydroxy butyric acid, polyorthoesters, polyacetals, polydihydropyrans, polycyanoacylates, and hydrogels, preferably covalently crosslinked hydrogels. Tablets may contain the active ingredient in admixture with non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable excipients which are suitable for the manufacture of tablets. These excipients may be, for example, inert diluents, such as calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, lactose, calcium phosphate or sodium phosphate; granulating and disintegrating agents, for example, corn starch, or alginic acid; binding agents, for example starch, gelatin or acacia, and lubricating agents, for example magnesium stearate, stearic acid or talc. The tablets may be uncoated or they may be coated by known techniques to delay disintegration and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby provide a sustained action over a longer period. A tablet containing a disclosed compound can be prepared by compression or molding, optionally with one or more accessory ingredients or adjuvants. Compressed tablets can be prepared by compressing, in a suitable machine, the active ingredient in a free-flowing form such as powder or granules, optionally mixed with a binder, lubricant, inert diluent, surface active or dispersing agent. Molded tablets can be made by molding in a suitable machine, a mixture of the powdered compound moistened with an inert liquid diluent. In various aspects, a solid oral dosage form, such as a tablet, can be coated with an enteric coating to prevent ready decomposition in the stomach. In various aspects, enteric coating agents include, but are not limited to, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate, methacrylic acid-methacrylic acid ester copolymer, polyvinyl acetate-phthalate and cellulose acetate phthalate. Akihiko Hasegawa “Application of solid dispersions of Nifedipine with enteric coating agent to prepare a sustained-release dosage form” Chem. Pharm. Bull.33:1615-1619 (1985). Various enteric coating materials may be selected on the basis of testing to achieve an enteric coated dosage form designed ab initio to have a preferable combination of dissolution time, coating thicknesses and diametral crushing strength (e.g., see S. C. Porter et al. “The Properties of Enteric Tablet Coatings Made From Polyvinyl Acetate-phthalate and Cellulose acetate Phthalate”, J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 22:42p (1970)). In a further aspect, the enteric coating may comprise hydroxypropyl- methylcellulose phthalate, methacrylic acid-methacrylic acid ester copolymer, polyvinyl acetate-phthalate and cellulose acetate phthalate. In various aspects, an oral dosage form can be a solid dispersion with a water soluble or a water insoluble carrier. Examples of water soluble or water insoluble carrier include, but are not limited to, polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, hydroxypropylmethyl-cellulose, phosphatidylcholine, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate, carboxymethylethylcellulose, or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, ethyl cellulose, or stearic acid. In various aspects, an oral dosage form can be in a liquid dosage form, including those that are ingested, or alternatively, administered as a mouth wash or gargle. For example, a liquid dosage form can include aqueous suspensions, which contain the active materials in admixture with excipients suitable for the manufacture of aqueous suspensions. In addition, oily suspensions may be formulated by suspending the active ingredient in a vegetable oil, for example arachis oil, olive oil, sesame oil or coconut oil, or in a mineral oil such as liquid paraffin. Oily suspensions may also contain various excipients. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure may also be in the form of oil-in-water emulsions, which may also contain excipients such as sweetening and flavoring agents. For the preparation of solutions or suspensions it is, for example, possible to use water, particularly sterile water, or physiologically acceptable organic solvents, such as alcohols (ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, 1,2-propylene glycol, polyglycols and their derivatives, fatty alcohols, partial esters of glycerol), oils (for example peanut oil, olive oil, sesame oil, almond oil, sunflower oil, soya bean oil, castor oil, bovine hoof oil), paraffins, dimethyl sulfoxide, triglycerides and the like. In the case of a liquid dosage form such as a drinkable solutions, the following substances may be used as stabilizers or solubilizers: lower aliphatic mono- and multivalent alcohols with 2-4 carbon atoms, such as ethanol, n-propanol, glycerol, polyethylene glycols with molecular weights between 200-600 (for example 1 to 40% aqueous solution), diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, 1,2-propylene glycol, organic amides, for example amides of aliphatic C1-C6-carboxylic acids with ammonia or primary, secondary or tertiary C1-C4-amines or C1-C4-hydroxy amines such as urea, urethane, acetamide, N-methyl acetamide, N,N-diethyl acetamide, N,N-dimethyl acetamide, lower aliphatic amines and diamines with 2-6 carbon atoms, such as ethylene diamine, hydroxyethyl theophylline, tromethamine (for example as 0.1 to 20% aqueous solution), aliphatic amino acids. In preparing the disclosed liquid dosage form can comprise solubilizers and emulsifiers such as the following non-limiting examples can be used: polyvinyl pyrrolidone, sorbitan fatty acid esters such as sorbitan trioleate, phosphatides such as lecithin, acacia, tragacanth, polyoxyethylated sorbitan monooleate and other ethoxylated fatty acid esters of sorbitan, polyoxyethylated fats, polyoxyethylated oleotriglycerides, linolizated oleotriglycerides, polyethylene oxide condensation products of fatty alcohols, alkylphenols or fatty acids or also 1-methyl-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazolidone-(2). In this context, polyoxyethylated means that the substances in question contain polyoxyethylene chains, the degree of polymerization of which generally lies between 2 and 40 and in particular between 10 and 20. Polyoxyethylated substances of this kind may for example be obtained by reaction of hydroxyl group-containing compounds (for example mono- or diglycerides or unsaturated compounds such as those containing oleic acid radicals) with ethylene oxide (for example 40 Mol ethylene oxide per 1 Mol glyceride). Examples of oleotriglycerides are olive oil, peanut oil, castor oil, sesame oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil. See also Dr. H. P. Fiedler “Lexikon der Hillsstoffe für Pharmazie, Kostnetik und angrenzende Gebiete” 1971, pages 191-195. In various aspects, a liquid dosage form can further comprise preservatives, stabilizers, buffer substances, flavor correcting agents, sweeteners, colorants, antioxidants and complex formers and the like. Complex formers which may be for example be considered are: chelate formers such as ethylene diamine retrascetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, diethylene triamine pentacetic acid and their salts. It may optionally be necessary to stabilize a liquid dosage form with physiologically acceptable bases or buffers to a pH range of approximately 6 to 9. Preference may be given to as neutral or weakly basic a pH value as possible (up to pH 8). In order to enhance the solubility and/or the stability of a disclosed compound in a disclosed liquid dosage form, a parenteral injection form, or an intravenous injectable form, it can be advantageous to employ Į-, ȕ- or Ȗ-cyclodextrins or their derivatives, in particular hydroxyalkyl substituted cyclodextrins, e.g. 2-hydroxypropyl-ȕ-cyclodextrin or sulfobutyl- ȕ-cyclodextrin. Also co-solvents such as alcohols may improve the solubility and/or the stability of the compounds according to the present disclosure in pharmaceutical compositions. In various aspects, a disclosed liquid dosage form, a parenteral injection form, or an intravenous injectable form can further comprise liposome delivery systems, such as small unilamellar vesicles, large unilamellar vesicles, and multilamellar vesicles. Liposomes can be formed from a variety of phospholipids, such as cholesterol, stearylamine, or phosphatidylcholines. Pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure suitable injection, such as parenteral administration, such as intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous administration. Pharmaceutical compositions for injection can be prepared as solutions or suspensions of the active compounds in water. A suitable surfactant can be included such as, for example, hydroxypropylcellulose. Dispersions can also be prepared in glycerol, liquid polyethylene glycols, and mixtures thereof in oils. Further, a preservative can be included to prevent the detrimental growth of microorganisms. Pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure suitable for parenteral administration can include sterile aqueous or oleaginous solutions, suspensions, or dispersions. Furthermore, the compositions can be in the form of sterile powders for the extemporaneous preparation of such sterile injectable solutions or dispersions. In some aspects, the final injectable form is sterile and must be effectively fluid for use in a syringe. The pharmaceutical compositions should be stable under the conditions of manufacture and storage; thus, preferably should be preserved against the contaminating action of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. The carrier can be a solvent or dispersion medium containing, for example, water, ethanol, polyol (e.g., glycerol, propylene glycol and liquid polyethylene glycol), vegetable oils, and suitable mixtures thereof. Injectable solutions, for example, can be prepared in which the carrier comprises saline solution, glucose solution or a mixture of saline and glucose solution. Injectable suspensions may also be prepared in which case appropriate liquid carriers, suspending agents and the like may be employed. In some aspects, a disclosed parenteral formulation can comprise about 0.01-0.1 M, e.g. about 0.05 M, phosphate buffer. In a further aspect, a disclosed parenteral formulation can comprise about 0.9% saline. In various aspects, a disclosed parenteral pharmaceutical composition can comprise pharmaceutically acceptable carriers such as aqueous or non-aqueous solutions, suspensions, and emulsions. Examples of non-aqueous solvents are propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, vegetable oils such as olive oil, and injectable organic esters such as ethyl oleate. Aqueous carriers include but not limited to water, alcoholic/aqueous solutions, emulsions or suspensions, including saline and buffered media. Parenteral vehicles can include mannitol, normal serum albumin, sodium chloride solution, Ringer's dextrose, dextrose and sodium chloride, lactated Ringer's and fixed oils. Intravenous vehicles include fluid and nutrient replenishers, electrolyte replenishers such as those based on Ringer's dextrose, and the like. Preservatives and other additives may also be present, such as, for example, antimicrobials, antioxidants, collating agents, inert gases and the like. In a further aspect, a disclosed parenteral pharmaceutical composition can comprise may contain minor amounts of additives such as substances that enhance isotonicity and chemical stability, e.g., buffers and preservatives. Also contemplated for injectable pharmaceutical compositions are solid form preparations that are intended to be converted, shortly before use, to liquid form preparations. Furthermore, other adjuvants can be included to render the formulation isotonic with the blood of the subject or patient. In addition to the pharmaceutical compositions described herein above, the disclosed compounds can also be formulated as a depot preparation. Such long acting formulations can be administered by implantation (e.g., subcutaneously or intramuscularly) or by intramuscular injection. Thus, for example, the compounds can be formulated with suitable polymeric or hydrophobic materials (e.g., as an emulsion in an acceptable oil) or ion exchange resins, or as sparingly soluble derivatives, e.g., as a sparingly soluble salt. Pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure can be in a form suitable for topical administration. As used herein, the phrase “topical application” means administration onto a biological surface, whereby the biological surface includes, for example, a skin area (e.g., hands, forearms, elbows, legs, face, nails, anus and genital areas) or a mucosal membrane. By selecting the appropriate carrier and optionally other ingredients that can be included in the composition, as is detailed herein below, the compositions of the present invention may be formulated into any form typically employed for topical application. A topical pharmaceutical composition can be in a form of a cream, an ointment, a paste, a gel, a lotion, milk, a suspension, an aerosol, a spray, foam, a dusting powder, a pad, and a patch. Further, the compositions can be in a form suitable for use in transdermal devices. These formulations can be prepared, utilizing a compound of the present disclosure, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, via conventional processing methods. As an example, a cream or ointment is prepared by mixing hydrophilic material and water, together with about 5 wt% to about 10 wt% of the compound, to produce a cream or ointment having a desired consistency. In the compositions suitable for percutaneous administration, the carrier optionally comprises a penetration enhancing agent and/or a suitable wetting agent, optionally combined with suitable additives of any nature in minor proportions, which additives do not introduce a significant deleterious effect on the skin. Said additives may facilitate the administration to the skin and/or may be helpful for preparing the desired compositions. These compositions may be administered in various ways, e.g., as a transdermal patch, as a spot-on, as an ointment. Ointments are semisolid preparations, typically based on petrolatum or petroleum derivatives. The specific ointment base to be used is one that provides for optimum delivery for the active agent chosen for a given formulation, and, preferably, provides for other desired characteristics as well (e.g., emollience). As with other carriers or vehicles, an ointment base should be inert, stable, nonirritating and nonsensitizing. As explained in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 19th Ed., Easton, Pa.: Mack Publishing Co. (1995), pp. 1399-1404, ointment bases may be grouped in four classes: oleaginous bases; emulsifiable bases; emulsion bases; and water-soluble bases. Oleaginous ointment bases include, for example, vegetable oils, fats obtained from animals, and semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. Emulsifiable ointment bases, also known as absorbent ointment bases, contain little or no water and include, for example, hydroxystearin sulfate, anhydrous lanolin and hydrophilic petrolatum. Emulsion ointment bases are either water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions or oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, and include, for example, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate, lanolin and stearic acid. Preferred water-soluble ointment bases are prepared from polyethylene glycols of varying molecular weight. Lotions are preparations that are to be applied to the skin surface without friction. Lotions are typically liquid or semiliquid preparations in which solid particles, including the active agent, are present in a water or alcohol base. Lotions are typically preferred for treating large body areas, due to the ease of applying a more fluid composition. Lotions are typically suspensions of solids, and oftentimes comprise a liquid oily emulsion of the oil-in-water type. It is generally necessary that the insoluble matter in a lotion be finely divided. Lotions typically contain suspending agents to produce better dispersions as well as compounds useful for localizing and holding the active agent in contact with the skin, such as methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethyl-cellulose, and the like. Creams are viscous liquids or semisolid emulsions, either oil-in-water or water-in- oil. Cream bases are typically water-washable, and contain an oil phase, an emulsifier and an aqueous phase. The oil phase, also called the “internal” phase, is generally comprised of petrolatum and/or a fatty alcohol such as cetyl or stearyl alcohol. The aqueous phase typically, although not necessarily, exceeds the oil phase in volume, and generally contains a humectant. The emulsifier in a cream formulation is generally a nonionic, anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant. Reference may be made to Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, supra, for further information. Pastes are semisolid dosage forms in which the bioactive agent is suspended in a suitable base. Depending on the nature of the base, pastes are divided between fatty pastes or those made from a single-phase aqueous gel. The base in a fatty paste is generally petrolatum, hydrophilic petrolatum and the like. The pastes made from single- phase aqueous gels generally incorporate carboxymethylcellulose or the like as a base. Additional reference may be made to Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, for further information. Gel formulations are semisolid, suspension-type systems. Single-phase gels contain organic macromolecules distributed substantially uniformly throughout the carrier liquid, which is typically aqueous, but also, preferably, contain an alcohol and, optionally, an oil. Preferred organic macromolecules, i.e., gelling agents, are crosslinked acrylic acid polymers such as the family of carbomer polymers, e.g., carboxypolyalkylenes that may be obtained commercially under the trademark Carbopol™. Other types of preferred polymers in this context are hydrophilic polymers such as polyethylene oxides, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene copolymers and polyvinylalcohol; modified cellulose, such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, and methyl cellulose; gums such as tragacanth and xanthan gum; sodium alginate; and gelatin. In order to prepare a uniform gel, dispersing agents such as alcohol or glycerin can be added, or the gelling agent can be dispersed by trituration, mechanical mixing or stirring, or combinations thereof. Sprays generally provide the active agent in an aqueous and/or alcoholic solution which can be misted onto the skin for delivery. Such sprays include those formulated to provide for concentration of the active agent solution at the site of administration following delivery, e.g., the spray solution can be primarily composed of alcohol or other like volatile liquid in which the active agent can be dissolved. Upon delivery to the skin, the carrier evaporates, leaving concentrated active agent at the site of administration. Foam compositions are typically formulated in a single or multiple phase liquid form and housed in a suitable container, optionally together with a propellant which facilitates the expulsion of the composition from the container, thus transforming it into a foam upon application. Other foam forming techniques include, for example the “Bag-in-a-can” formulation technique. Compositions thus formulated typically contain a low-boiling hydrocarbon, e.g., isopropane. Application and agitation of such a composition at the body temperature cause the isopropane to vaporize and generate the foam, in a manner similar to a pressurized aerosol foaming system. Foams can be water-based or aqueous alkanolic, but are typically formulated with high alcohol content which, upon application to the skin of a user, quickly evaporates, driving the active ingredient through the upper skin layers to the site of treatment. Skin patches typically comprise a backing, to which a reservoir containing the active agent is attached. The reservoir can be, for example, a pad in which the active agent or composition is dispersed or soaked, or a liquid reservoir. Patches typically further include a frontal water permeable adhesive, which adheres and secures the device to the treated region. Silicone rubbers with self-adhesiveness can alternatively be used. In both cases, a protective permeable layer can be used to protect the adhesive side of the patch prior to its use. Skin patches may further comprise a removable cover, which serves for protecting it upon storage. Examples of patch configuration which can be utilized with the present invention include a single-layer or multi-layer drug-in-adhesive systems which are characterized by the inclusion of the drug directly within the skin-contacting adhesive. In such a transdermal patch design, the adhesive not only serves to affix the patch to the skin, but also serves as the formulation foundation, containing the drug and all the excipients under a single backing film. In the multi-layer drug-in-adhesive patch a membrane is disposed between two distinct drug-in-adhesive layers or multiple drug-in-adhesive layers are incorporated under a single backing film. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers that are suitable for pharmaceutical compositions for topical applications include carrier materials that are well- known for use in the cosmetic and medical arts as bases for e.g., emulsions, creams, aqueous solutions, oils, ointments, pastes, gels, lotions, milks, foams, suspensions, aerosols and the like, depending on the final form of the composition. Representative examples of suitable carriers according to the present invention therefore include, without limitation, water, liquid alcohols, liquid glycols, liquid polyalkylene glycols, liquid esters, liquid amides, liquid protein hydrolysates, liquid alkylated protein hydrolysates, liquid lanolin and lanolin derivatives, and like materials commonly employed in cosmetic and medicinal compositions. Other suitable carriers according to the present invention include, without limitation, alcohols, such as, for example, monohydric and polyhydric alcohols, e.g., ethanol, isopropanol, glycerol, sorbitol, 2-methoxyethanol, diethyleneglycol, ethylene glycol, hexyleneglycol, mannitol, and propylene glycol; ethers such as diethyl or dipropyl ether; polyethylene glycols and methoxypolyoxyethylenes (carbowaxes having molecular weight ranging from 200 to 20,000); polyoxyethylene glycerols, polyoxyethylene sorbitols, stearoyl diacetin, and the like. Topical compositions of the present disclosure can, if desired, be presented in a pack or dispenser device, such as an FDA-approved kit, which may contain one or more unit dosage forms containing the active ingredient. The dispenser device may, for example, comprise a tube. The pack or dispenser device may be accompanied by instructions for administration. The pack or dispenser device may also be accompanied by a notice in a form prescribed by a governmental agency regulating the manufacture, use, or sale of pharmaceuticals, which notice is reflective of approval by the agency of the form of the compositions for human or veterinary administration. Such notice, for example, may include labeling approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for prescription drugs or of an approved product insert. Compositions comprising the topical composition of the invention formulated in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier may also be prepared, placed in an appropriate container, and labeled for treatment of an indicated condition. Another patch system configuration which can be used by the present invention is a reservoir transdermal system design which is characterized by the inclusion of a liquid compartment containing a drug solution or suspension separated from the release liner by a semi-permeable membrane and adhesive. The adhesive component of this patch system can either be incorporated as a continuous layer between the membrane and the release liner or in a concentric configuration around the membrane. Yet another patch system configuration which can be utilized by the present invention is a matrix system design which is characterized by the inclusion of a semisolid matrix containing a drug solution or suspension which is in direct contact with the release liner. The component responsible for skin adhesion is incorporated in an overlay and forms a concentric configuration around the semisolid matrix. Pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure can be in a form suitable for rectal administration wherein the carrier is a solid. It is preferable that the mixture forms unit dose suppositories. Suitable carriers include cocoa butter and other materials commonly used in the art. The suppositories can be conveniently formed by first admixing the composition with the softened or melted carrier(s) followed by chilling and shaping in molds. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of the present disclosure, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, can also be prepared in powder or liquid concentrate form. The pharmaceutical composition (or formulation) may be packaged in a variety of ways. Generally, an article for distribution includes a container that contains the pharmaceutical composition in an appropriate form. Suitable containers are well known to those skilled in the art and include materials such as bottles (plastic and glass), sachets, foil blister packs, and the like. The container may also include a tamper proof assemblage to prevent indiscreet access to the contents of the package. In addition, the container typically has deposited thereon a label that describes the contents of the container and any appropriate warnings or instructions. The disclosed pharmaceutical compositions may, if desired, be presented in a pack or dispenser device which may contain one or more unit dosage forms containing the active ingredient. The pack may for example comprise metal or plastic foil, such as a blister pack. The pack or dispenser device may be accompanied by instructions for administration. The pack or dispenser may also be accompanied with a notice associated with the container in form prescribed by a governmental agency regulating the manufacture, use, or sale of pharmaceuticals, which notice is reflective of approval by the agency of the form of the drug for human or veterinary administration. Such notice, for example, may be the labeling approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for prescription drugs, or the approved product insert. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a disclosed compound formulated in a compatible pharmaceutical carrier may also be prepared, placed in an appropriate container, and labeled for treatment of an indicated condition. The exact dosage and frequency of administration depends on the particular disclosed compound, a product of a disclosed method of making, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or polymorph thereof, a hydrate thereof, a solvate thereof, a polymorph thereof, or a stereochemically isomeric form thereof; the particular condition being treated and the severity of the condition being treated; various factors specific to the medical history of the subject to whom the dosage is administered such as the age; weight, sex, extent of disorder and general physical condition of the particular subject, as well as other medication the individual may be taking; as is well known to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, it is evident that said effective daily amount may be lowered or increased depending on the response of the treated subject and/or depending on the evaluation of the physician prescribing the compounds of the present disclosure. Depending on the mode of administration, the pharmaceutical composition will comprise from 0.05 to 99 % by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 70 % by weight, more preferably from 0.1 to 50 % by weight of the active ingredient, and, from 1 to 99.95 % by weight, preferably from 30 to 99.9 % by weight, more preferably from 50 to 99.9 % by weight of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, all percentages being based on the total weight of the composition. In one aspect, an appropriate dosage level will generally be about 0.01 to 1000 mg of a compound described herein per kg patient body weight per day and can be administered in single or multiple doses. In various aspects, the dosage level will be about 0.1 to about 500 mg/kg per day, about 0.1 to 250 mg/kg per day, or about 0.5 to 100 mg/kg per day. A suitable dosage level can be about 0.01 to 1000 mg/kg per day, about 0.01 to 500 mg/kg per day, about 0.01 to 250 mg/kg per day, about 0.05 to 100 mg/kg per day, or about 0.1 to 50 mg/kg per day. Within this range the dosage can be 0.05 to 0.5, 0.5 to 5.0 or 5.0 to 50 mg/kg per day. For oral administration, the compositions are preferably provided in the form of tablets containing 1.0 to 1000 mg of the active ingredient, particularly 1.0, 5.0, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 750, 800, 900 and 1000 mg of the active ingredient for the symptomatic adjustment of the dosage of the patient to be treated. The compound can be administered on a regimen of 1 to 4 times per day, preferably once or twice per day. This dosing regimen can be adjusted to provide the optimal therapeutic response. Such unit doses as described hereinabove and hereinafter can be administered more than once a day, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 times a day. In various aspects, such unit doses can be administered 1 or 2 times per day, so that the total dosage for a 70 kg adult is in the range of 0.001 to about 15 mg per kg weight of subject per administration. In a further aspect, dosage is 0.01 to about 1.5 mg per kg weight of subject per administration, and such therapy can extend for a number of weeks or months, and in some cases, years. It will be understood, however, that the specific dose level for any particular patient will depend on a variety of factors including the activity of the specific compound employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the individual being treated; the time and route of administration; the rate of excretion; other drugs that have previously been administered; and the severity of the particular disease undergoing therapy, as is well understood by those of skill in the area. A typical dosage can be one 1 mg to about 100 mg tablet or 1 mg to about 300 mg taken once a day, or, multiple times per day, or one time-release capsule or tablet taken once a day and containing a proportionally higher content of active ingredient. The time- release effect can be obtained by capsule materials that dissolve at different pH values, by capsules that release slowly by osmotic pressure, or by any other known means of controlled release. It can be necessary to use dosages outside these ranges in some cases as will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Further, it is noted that the clinician or treating physician will know how and when to start, interrupt, adjust, or terminate therapy in conjunction with individual patient response. The disclosed pharmaceutical compositions can further comprise other therapeutically active compounds, which are usually applied in the treatment of the above mentioned pathological or clinical conditions. It is understood that the disclosed compositions can be prepared from the disclosed compounds. It is also understood that the disclosed compositions can be employed in the disclosed methods of using. As already mentioned, the present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a disclosed compound, a product of a disclosed method of making, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a hydrate thereof, a solvate thereof, a polymorph thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to a process for preparing such a pharmaceutical composition, characterized in that a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is intimately mixed with a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to the present disclosure. A number of embodiments of the invention have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims. Aspects Aspect 1. A compound having the structure I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof I wherein X and Y are independently CR 4 or N, where R 4 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group; R 6 is hydrogen or Z is O or S; W is NH or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group; R 1 and R 3 are independently, hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, alkoxy, halo substituted alkoxy, -CN, -COOH, -COOR 5 , -CON(R 5 ) 2 , -NH 2 , -NHR 5 , N(R 5 ) 2 , or -NC(O)R 5 ; R 2a and R 2b are independently, hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; halogen, hydroxyl, nitro, alkoxy, halo substituted alkoxy, -CN, -COOH, -COOR 5 , -CON(R 5 ) 2 , -NH 2 , -NHR 5 , N(R 5 ) 2 , or -NC(O)R 5 , or R 2a and R 2b are part of a heteroaryl group; R 5 is independently hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic, and the compound is not SAI4. Aspect 2. The compound of Aspect 1, wherein X and Y are CH. Aspect 3. The compound of Aspect 1, wherein X is CH and Y is N. Aspect 4. The compound of Aspect 1, wherein X is N and Y is CR 4 . Aspect 5. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-4, wherein R 4 is hydrogen or a C1-C6 alkyl group. Aspect 6. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-5, wherein R 6 is hydrogen. Aspect 7. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-5, wherein R 6 is -C(Z)WR 3 , wherein Z is O and W is NH. Aspect 8. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-5, wherein R 6 is -C(Z)WR 3 , wherein Z is O and W is –(C b HR 7 ) m –, wherein R 7 is hydrogen or an alkyl group and m is an integer from 1 to 6. Aspect 9. The compound of Aspect 8, wherein when R 7 is an alkyl group, the stereochemistry C b is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. Aspect 10. The compound of Aspect 8, wherein R 7 is an alkyl group and m is 1. Aspect 1. The compound of Aspect 8, wherein R 7 is hydrogen or a methyl group and m is 1. Aspect 12. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-11, wherein R 3 is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group. Aspect 13. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-11, wherein R 3 is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group. Aspect 14. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-11, wherein R 3 is an unsubstituted phenyl group. Aspect 15. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-14, wherein R 3 is a C1-C6 alkyl group. Aspect 16. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-14, wherein R 1 is hydrogen. Aspect 17. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-16, wherein R 2a is hydrogen. Aspect 18. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-17, wherein R 2b is a C1-C6 alkyl group. Aspect 19. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-17, wherein R 2b is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group. Aspect 20. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-17, wherein R 2b is -CONHR 5 or - N(R 5 ) 2 . Aspect 21. The compound of Aspect 15, wherein R 5 is a C1-C6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, or hydrogen. Aspect 22. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-17, wherein R 2a and R 2b are part of a heteroaryl group. Aspect 23. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-17, wherein R 2a and R 2b has the structure or wherein Z 1 and Z 2 are independently N or CR 4 , wherein R 4 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group Aspect 24. The compound of Aspect 23, wherein Z 1 is N and Z 2 is CR 4 . Aspect 25. The compound of Aspect 23, wherein Z 1 is CR 4 and Z 2 is N. Aspect 26. The compound of Aspect 1 having the structure II, III, IV, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
or wherein W is NH or a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group; R 2b is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, a C1-C6 alkyl group, -COOH, -COOR 5 , -CON(R 5 ) 2 , -NH 2 , -NHR 5 , N(R 5 ) 2 , or -NC(O)R 5 ; R 3 is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group or heterocycloalkyl group, an araalky group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; Z 1 and Z 2 are independently N or CR 4 , and the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. Aspect 27. The compound of Aspect 26, wherein W is NH. Aspect 28. The compound of Aspect 26 or 27, wherein R 3 is a C1-C6 alkyl group. Aspect 29. The compound of Aspect 26 or 27, wherein R 3 is a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group. Aspect 30. The compound of Aspect 26 or 27, wherein R 3 is a cyclopropyl group or a cyclopentyl group. Aspect 31. The compound of Aspect 26 or 27, wherein R 3 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group. Aspect 32. The compound of any one of Aspects 26-31, wherein R 2b is a C1-C6 alkyl group. Aspect 33. The compound of any one of Aspects 26-31, wherein R 2b is an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group. Aspect 34. The compound of any one of Aspects 26-31, wherein R 2b is -CONHR 5 or - N(R 5 ) 2 . Aspect 35. The compound of Aspect 34, wherein R 5 is a C1-C6 alkyl group, an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, or hydrogen. Aspect 36. The compound of Aspect 26, wherein W is a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C6 alkylene group. Aspect 37. The compound of Aspect 26, wherein W is –(C b HR 7 ) m –, wherein R 7 is hydrogen or an alkyl group and m is an integer from 1 to 6. Aspect 38. The compound of Aspect 37, wherein when R 7 is an alkyl group, the stereochemistry C b is substantially R, substantially S, or racemic. Aspect 39. The compound of Aspect 37, wherein R 7 is an alkyl group and m is 1. Aspect 40. The compound of Aspect 37, wherein R 7 is hydrogen or a methyl group and m is 1. Aspect 41. The compound of any one of Aspects 36-40, wherein R 3 is a C1-C6 alkyl group. Aspect 42. The compound of any one of Aspects 36-40, wherein R 3 is a C3-C7 cycloalkyl group. Aspect 43. The compound of any one of Aspects 36-40, wherein R 3 is a cyclopropyl group or a cyclopentyl group. Aspect 44. The compound of Aspect 1 having the structure V or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof Aspect 45. The compound of Aspect 44, wherein R 3 is a cycloalkyl group. Aspect 46. The compound of Aspect 44, wherein R 3 is a cycloalkyl group and R 5 is a C1-C5 alkyl group. Aspect 47. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-46, wherein the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially R. Aspect 48. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-46, wherein the stereochemistry at carbon a is substantially S. Aspect 49. The compound of any one of Aspects 1-46, wherein the stereochemistry at carbon a is racemic. Aspect 50. The compound of Aspect 1, wherein the compound has the structure
or Aspect 51. The compound of Aspect 1, wherein the compound has the structure
. Aspect 52. The compound of Aspect 1, wherein the compound has the structure . Aspect 53. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of any one of Aspects 1 to 52 and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. Aspect 54. A method for treating or preventing a viral infection in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a compound of any one of Aspects 1-53 or SAI4. Aspect 55. The method of Aspect 54, wherein the compound is (S)-SAI4. Aspect 56. The method of Aspect 54 or 55, wherein the virus enters via binding to Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Aspect 57. The method of Aspect 54, wherein the viral infection comprises a coronavirus. Aspect 58. The method of Aspect 54, wherein the viral infection comprises SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, or human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63). Aspect 59. The method of any one of Aspects 54 to 58, wherein the viral infection is resistant to antiviral therapy. Aspect 60. The method of any one of Aspects 54 to 59, further comprising administering to the subject an antiviral compound. Aspect 61. The method of Aspect 60, wherein the antiviral compound comprises hydroxychloroquine, dexamethasone, or remdesivir. Aspect 62. The method of any one of Aspects 54 to 59, further comprising administering to the subject an asthma agent, an anti-rhinitis agent, an anti-sinusitis agent, an anti- emphysema agent, an anti-bronchitis agent, an anti-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease agent, or any combination thereof. Aspect 63. The method of any one of Aspects 54 to 62, wherein the composition is administered nasally. EXAMPLES The following examples are put forth so as to provide those of ordinary skill in the art with a complete disclosure and description of how the compounds, compositions, articles, devices and/or methods claimed herein are made and evaluated, and are intended to be purely exemplary of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of what the inventors regard as their disclosure. Efforts have been made to ensure accuracy with respect to numbers (e.g., amounts, temperature, etc.), but some errors and deviations should be accounted for. Unless indicated otherwise, parts are parts by weight, temperature is in °C or is at ambient temperature, and pressure. Example 1 Chemistry and Compound Synthesis Experimental procedure Synthesis of 4-(4-isopropylphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2- a][1,4]diazepineāHCl (SOH-I-27): To the solution of (2-(1H-pyrrol-1- yl)phenyl)methanamine (1.0 eq) in EtOH, was added 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde (1.0 eq) and was heated under reflux for 6 hours. The solution was evaporated on reduced vapor pressure. The residue was dissolved in dioxane, was added 4N HCl in dioxane and stirred for another 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by combi flash using 0-10% MeOH in DCM gradient (64% yield): 1 HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ 7.56 - 7.52 (m, 3H), 7.48 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.42 - 7.39 (m, 1H), 7.27 - 7.23 (m, 3H), 6.17 (t, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 5.56 (bs, 1H), 4.88 (s, 1H), 4.04 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.94 - 2.87 (m, 1H), 1.23 - 1.21 (m, 6H). Synthesis of N-cyclopentyl-4-(4-isopropylphenyl)-4H-benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2- a][1,4]diazepine-5(6H)-carboxamide (SOH-I-55): To the solution of 4-(4-isopropylphenyl)- 5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazepineāHCl in DCM, was added aqueous NH 3 solution and stirred for 1 hour at room temperature. The reaction mixture was diluted with 10% MeOH in DCM (20 mL) and water. Extracted with DCM (3×25 mL) and combined organic layer was dried on Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated reduced vapor pressure to give the free base version of SOH-I-27. To the solution of 4-(4-isopropylphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H- benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazepine (1.0 eq) in DCM, was added isocyanatocyclopentane (1.0 Eq) and subsequently Et 3 N (1.5 Eq). The reaction mixture was stirred for overnight at rt. After confirming with TLC, reaction mixture was diluted with DCM (20 mL) and water (20 mL). Extracted with DCM (2×25 mL) and combined organic layer was dried on Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated reduced vapor pressure. The reaction mixture was concentrated and purified by combi flash using 0-50% EtOAC in hexanes gradient (65% yield). The compound was precipitized in DCM and Hexane system to afford white solid (59% yield): 1 HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl 3 ) δ 7.56 (distorted d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 - 7.33 (m, 1H), 7.28 - 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.12 - 7.04 (m, 4H), 6.97(dd, J = 2.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.24(t, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H), 5.88 (br, 1H), 5.61 (s, 1H), 4.76- 4.67 (m, 2H), 4.03 -3.97 (m, 1H), 2.89 - 2.83 (m, 1H), 1.77 - 1.65 (m, 2H), 1.41 - 1.15 (m, 12H). Chiral Separation of SAI4 racemic mixture: The separation was achieved using 2.0 x 25.0 cm ChromegaChiral CCS Column with an isocratic method using Isopropanol/Hexane (1:1) as mobile phase. The enantiomeric excess (ee%) of (S)-SAI4 is 99.1% and that of (R)-SAI4 is 98.6%. 1H-NMR of (R)-SAI4 and (S)-SAI4: (S)-SAI4: 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ 7.45 (dd, J = 7.4, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30 – 7.11 (m, 4H), 6.92 – 6.83 (m, 2H), 6.65 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.30 (s, 1H), 6.25 – 6.17 (m, 2H), 6.06 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.87 (d, J = 13.7 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (h, J = 6.7 Hz, 1H), 2.75 – 2.65 (m, 1H), 1.82 – 1.63 (m, 2H), 1.55 (ddt, J = 8.9, 6.0, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 1.42 (ttd, J = 11.7, 6.5, 3.1 Hz, 4H), 1.30 – 1.17 (m, 2H), 1.06 (dd, J = 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 6H). (R)-SAI4: 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ 7.45 (dd, J = 7.4, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.32 – 7.09 (m, 4H), 6.93 – 6.83 (m, 2H), 6.65 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 6.30 (s, 1H), 6.26 – 6.15 (m, 2H), 6.06 (d, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.87 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (h, J = 6.7 Hz, 1H), 2.76 – 2.62 (m, 1H), 1.84 – 1.62 (m, 2H), 1.60 – 1.50 (m, 1H), 1.49 – 1.35 (m, 4H), 1.31 – 1.16 (m, 2H), 1.06 (dd, J = 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 6H). SARS-CoV-2 Spike Pseudovirus production. Luciferase-encoding lentiviruses pseudotyped with viral glycoprotein of interest were generated using known methods. Briefly, HEK293T cells were transfected with pHAGE-CMV-Luc2-IRES-ZsGreen-W (BEI catalog number NR-52516), pHDM-IDTSpike-fixK (BEI catalog number NR-52514), pHDM-Hgpm2 (BEI catalog number NR-52517), pHDM-tat1b (NR-52518), and pRC-CMV- Rev1b (NR-52519) plasmids using Fugene 6 transfection reagent (Roche) following manufacturer’s protocol. Seventy-two hours post-transfection, virus-containing supernatants were harvested, filtered through 0.45 ^m sterile filter, and concentrated using Amicon Ultra-15 centrifugal filters (Millipore). Aliquots of pseudoviruses were stored at -80°C. SARS-CoV-2 Spike pseudovirus inhibition assay. HEK293T-ACE2 cells were seeded in μClear Black 96-well plates (Greiner Bio-One) in 100 ^l of DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS at a density of 1.25 x 10 4 cells per well. Sixteen hours after plating, equal amounts (RLUs/ml) of SARS-CoV-2 Spike pseudovirus were incubated with indicated concentrations of the test inhibitor or diluent control (DMSO) in 50 ^l of DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS for 1 h at 37°C in a V-bottom 96-well plate. The virus-inhibitor mixture was then added to the HEK293T-ACE2 cells. After 48 h, 100 ^l of supernatant was removed from each well and luciferase activity was measured using Bright-Glo Luciferase Assay System (Promega) following the manufacturer’s protocol. Luminescence was detected using an Infinite M PLEX multimode plate reader (Tecan). Percent viral inhibition was calculated as the percent reduction in luciferase activity of pseudovirus incubated with a given concentration of inhibitor compared to the pseudovirus incubated with the diluent control. The concentration of inhibitor that resulted in 50% inhibition of viral replication (IC 50 ) was interpolated from a non-linear, best-fit curve using GraphPad Prism software. Results and Discussion “Hot-spot” Based Virtual Screening and Primary Hit Compound Blocking the direct contact between host cell’s Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) and SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein Receptor-Binding Domain (RBD) (Fig.1A) is always attractive yet challenging since the interface between two proteins is too large and flat for small molecular inhibitors to effectively bind at a high affinity. During the past several years, “hot-spot” based protein-protein interaction inhibitor design strategy has been widely acknowledged, which only takes the advantages of minimum numbers of critical residues that make the most contributions to the protein binding. There are three regions of hot-spot residues located at the protein interface between ACE2 and Spike RBD, as shown in Fig.1B. Interestingly, majority of the hot-spot residues located at the left region, forming a small pocket that is different from region 2 and 3. As a surface view shown in Fig.1C, Y505, Y453, and Y449 provided hydrophobicity to the pocket, while R403, N501, and Q498 provided h-bond donor and acceptor features to make the site more targetable. Usually, small molecular binders favor a shallow pocket more than a flat surface. Therefore, region 1 was the focus for virtual screening. A combined commercially available library with 93,835 drug-like compounds was applied and prepared using LigPrep module of Schrodinger Molecular Modeling Suite before being docked into region 1 sequentially by Glide SP and Glide XP protocol as the 1 st and 2 nd round molecular docking. After ranking by the docking scores, top 1000 poses were visually inspected, and 50ns molecular dynamic simulation was performed for each promising ligand (Fig.2A). Ligands that showed considerable occupancy in pocket and a relatively stable pose during the simulation were preferably picked. Ten compounds were finalized and obtained, from which SAI4 is the hit compounds based on experimental validation both by pseudo-virus entry assay and ELISA assay (Fig.2B). SAI4 bears a 5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[f]pyrrolo[1,2- a][1,4]diazepine scaffold with a cumene moiety directly attached and a cyclopentane ring linked by a urea group. As shown by the predicted binding pose (Fig.2C), the overall structural feature of SAI4 allows it to perfectly fit in the region 1 pocket. Twisted seven- membered ring orientated the pyrrole moiety right below the Y505, with the benzene ring attached to the outer surface. Overlay the binding pose with the ACE2 N-terminal helix (Fig.2C) indicated that the site of SAI4 was right at the bottom of ACE2. In order to further investigate the detailed energy profile of SAI4 interaction with each residue in the pocket, 50ns of molecular dynamics simulation coupled with MM/GBSA per-residue energy decomposition was performed. Trajectory of SAI4 and Spike RBD was illustrated as a cluster of snapshots (Fig.3A), which indicated a relative stable pose during the simulation. per-residue decomposition showed that Y495, G496, F497, Q498, N501, Y505, and R403 made the significant contribution to the protein-ligand interaction (Fig.3B-C). FIG.27 shows the dose-dependent inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 Spike-pseudotyped lentivirus infection by SAI4 enantiomers and analogs. Dose response curves of the indicated SAI4 [SOH-I-55-01], its enantiomers [SAI4-A(S) and SAI4-B(R)] and its analog [SOH-I-41-01] generated by plotting the percent viral inhibition (y-axis) against the log transformation of SAP concentration (mM, x-axis). Each data point represents the average of five independent experiments, performed in duplicate. Error bars represent standard deviations. The dotted gray line indicates 50% viral inhibition used to determine the IC50 value. Computed IC50 values for the indicated inhibitor from five independent experiments ± standard deviations are shown. FIG.28 shows the dose-dependent inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 Spike-pseudotyped lentivirus infection by SAI4 analogs. Dose response curves of the indicated SAI4 analogs [SOH-II-91-01 and SOH-II-92-01] generated by plotting the percent viral inhibition (y-axis) against the log transformation of SAP concentration (mM, x-axis). Each data point represents a single experiment, performed in duplicate. Error bars represent deviation between the duplicates. The dotted gray line indicates 50% viral inhibition used to determine the IC50 value. Computed IC50 values for the indicated inhibitor from a single experiment are shown. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of skill in the art to which the disclosed invention belongs. Publications cited herein and the materials for which they are cited are specifically incorporated by reference. Those skilled in the art will recognize or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments of the invention described herein. Such equivalents are intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
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