Patents by Inventor Stephen F. Traynelis

Stephen F. Traynelis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230355593
    Abstract: A series of subunit selective allosteric modulators of NMDA receptor function according to Formula (I) is provided herein. Also provided is a method of treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, depression, stroke, psychosis and the like using compounds of Formula (I), optionally in combination with one or more further active agent. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of Formula (I) and optionally one or more active agent for treating such disorders may be provided in the form of a tablet, capsule, pill, gel, granules, aerosol, aqueous buffer or a nanoparticle formulation, emulsion, liposome, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Dennis Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis, David Menaldino, Matthew Epplin
  • Patent number: 11738008
    Abstract: A series of subunit selective allosteric modulators of NMDA receptor function according to Formula (I) is provided herein. Also provided is a method of treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, depression, stroke, psychosis and the like using compounds of Formula (I), optionally in combination with one or more further active agent. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of Formula (I) and optionally one or more active agent for treating such disorders may be provided in the form of a tablet, capsule, pill, gel, granules, aerosol, aqueous buffer or a nanoparticle formulation, emulsion, liposome, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Dennis Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis, David Menaldino, Matthew Epplin
  • Publication number: 20210380559
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to pyrazoline dihydroquinolone derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses. In certain embodiments, the compounds are selective NMDA receptor inhibitors and are useful in therapeutic methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the following formula: or salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof, as provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy M. Acker, Dennis C. Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis, Yao Jing
  • Publication number: 20210361631
    Abstract: A series of subunit selective allosteric modulators of NMDA receptor function according to Formula (I) is provided herein. Also provided is a method of treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, depression, stroke, psychosis and the like using compounds of Formula (I), optionally in combination with one or more further active agent. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of Formula (I) and optionally one or more active agent for treating such disorders may be provided in the form of a tablet, capsule, pill, gel, granules, aerosol, aqueous buffer or a nanoparticle formulation, emulsion, liposome, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Dennis Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis, David Menaldino, Matthew Epplin
  • Patent number: 11117882
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to pyrazoline dihydroquinolone derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses. In certain embodiments, the compounds are selective NMDA receptor inhibitors and are useful in therapeutic methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the following formula: or salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof, as provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Timothy M. Acker, Dennis C. Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis, Yao Jing
  • Patent number: 10647679
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to tetrahydroisoquinolines, salts, and derivatives useful for managing mental or cognitive diseases or conditions of the brain or central nervous system. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds and compositions having formula I: prodrugs, esters, or salts thereof, wherein the substituents are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Katie L. Strong, David Menaldino, Dennis C. Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis, Rose M. Freel, Matthew Epplin
  • Patent number: 10273214
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders, depression, neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds of the general Formulas A-J, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs or derivatives thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Dennis C. Liotta, Rose M. Santangelo, Ethel C. Garnier
  • Publication number: 20180346445
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to pyrazoline dihydroquinolone derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses. In certain embodiments, the compounds are selective NMDA receptor inhibitors and are useful in therapeutic methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the following formula: or salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof, as provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy M. Acker, Dennis C. Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis, Yao Jing
  • Publication number: 20180244623
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to tetrahydroisoquinolines, salts, and derivatives useful for managing mental or cognitive diseases or conditions of the brain or central nervous system. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds and compositions having formula I: prodrugs, esters, or salts thereof, wherein the substituents are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Katie L. STRONG, David MENALDINO, Dennis C. LIOTTA, Stephen F. TRAYNELIS, Rose M. FREEL, Matthew EPPLIN
  • Publication number: 20170313719
    Abstract: The disclosure relates thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives as modulators of NMDA receptors and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein are used for managing conditions related to cognition, typically prevention or treatment of neurological conditions related to the NMDA receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Lanny S. Liebeskind, Dennis C. Liotta, Ethel C. Garnier-Amblard, PavanKumar Reddy Gangireddy
  • Patent number: 9737522
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to NMDA modulators and used related thereto such as for treatment of central nervous system disorders. In certain embodiments, compounds disclosed herein are NR2C subunit-selective NMDA potentiators. In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates compounds disclosed herein as prodrugs, optionally substituted with one or more substituents, derivatives, or salts thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing nervous system disorders comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising compound disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Praseeda Mullasseril, Ethel C Garnier, Dennis C. Liotta, Sommer Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20160368897
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to pyrazoline dihydroquinolone derivates, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses. In certain embodiments, the compounds are selective NMDA receptor inhibitors and are useful in therapeutic methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the following formula: Formula (I) or salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof, as provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Emory University
    Inventors: Timothy M. Acker, Dennis C. Liotta, Stephen F. Traynelis
  • Publication number: 20150196540
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to NMDA modulators and used related thereto such as for treatment of central nervous system disorders. In certain embodiments, compounds disclosed herein are NR2C subunit-selective NMDA potentiators. In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates compounds disclosed herein as prodrugs, optionally substituted with one or more substituents, derivatives, or salts thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing nervous system disorders comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising compound disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Praseeda Mullasseril, Ethel C. Garnier, Dennis C. Liotta, Sommer Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 9079852
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds are of the general Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, prodrug or derivative thereof are provided: wherein: each (L)k-Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted, mono or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl; W is a bond, alkyl, or alkenyl; X is a bond, NR1 or O and each R1 and R2 is independently H, alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl or R1 and R2 taken together form a 5-8 membered ring; R3?-R6 are selected from certain specific substituents or a carbonyl; Y is a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, CH2, NH, N(alkyl), or NHC(?O); and Z is OH, NR6R7, NR8SO2(alkyl), NR8C(O)NR6R7, NR8C(O)O(alkyl), NR8-dihydrothiazole, or NR8-dihydroimidazole or wherein Z can fuse with Ar2 to form selected heterocycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignees: Emory University, NeurOp, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis C. Liotta, James P. Snyder, Stephen F. Traynelis, Lawrence Wilson, Cara Mosley, Raymond J. Dingledine, Scott Myers, Yesim Altas Tahirovic
  • Publication number: 20140275529
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders, depression, neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds of the general Formulas A-J, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs or derivatives thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Dennis C. Liotta, Rose M. Santangelo, Ethel C. Garnier
  • Patent number: 8822462
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders, depression, neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds of the general Formulas A-J, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs or derivatives thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Dennis C. Liotta, Rose M. Santangelo, Ethel C. Garnier
  • Publication number: 20140031363
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds are of the general Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, prodrug or derivative thereof are provided: wherein: each (L)k-Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted, mono or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl; W is a bond, alkyl, or alkenyl; X is a bond, NR1 or O and each R1 and R2 is independently H, alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl or R1 and R2 taken together form a 5-8 membered ring; R3-R6 are selected from certain specific substituents or a carbonyl; Y is a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, CH2, NH, N(alkyl), or NHC(?O); and Z is OH, NR6R7, NR8SO2(alkyl), NR8C(O)NR6R7, NR8C(O)O(alkyl), NR8-dihydrothiazole, or NR8-dihydroimidazole or wherein Z can fuse with Ar2 to form selected heterocycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Dennis C. Liotta, James P. Snyder, Stephen F. Traynelis, Lawrence Wilson, Cara Mosley, Raymond J. Dingledine, Scott Myers, Yesim Altas Tahirovic
  • Patent number: 8420680
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds are of the general Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, prodrug or derivative thereof are provided: wherein: each (L)k-Ar1 is a substituted or unsubstituted, mono or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl; W is a bond, alkyl, or alkenyl; X is a bond, NR1 or O and each R1 and R2 is independently H, alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl or R1 and R2 taken together form a 5-8 membered ring; R3?R6 are selected from certain specific substituents or a carbonyl; Y is a bond, O, S, SO, SO2, CH2, NH, N(alkyl), or NHC(?O); and Z is OH, NR6R7, NR8SO2(alkyl), NR8C(O)NR6R7, NR8C(O)O(alkyl), NR8-dihydrothiazole, or NR8-dihydroimidazole or wherein Z can fuse with Ar2 to form selected heterocycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignees: Emory University, NeurOp, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis C. Liotta, James P. Snyder, Stephen F. Traynelis, Lawrence Wilson, Cara Mosley, Raymond J. Dingledine, Yesim Altas Tahirovic, Scott J. Myers
  • Publication number: 20120028977
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders, depression, neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds of the general Formulas A-J, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs or derivatives thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Dennis C. Liotta, Rose M. Santangelo, Ethel C. Garnier
  • Publication number: 20110319416
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders, depression, neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds of the general Formulas A-E, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs or derivatives thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Stephen F. Traynelis, Dennis C. Liotta, Cara Mosley, Timothy M. Acker, Sommer Zimmerman