Patents by Inventor Aaron M. Bender

Aaron M. Bender 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: 20250145595
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are (6-(4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-amine, (6-(4-(difluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-amine, and (6-(2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-amine compounds, useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, Melissa A. Korkmaz-Vaisys, Cori A. Malinky, P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley
  • Publication number: 20250101041
    Abstract: 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1,6-naphthyridines substituted in the 6-position with pyrimido[1,2-b]pyridazin-4-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Madeline F. Long, Logan A. Baker, Aaron M. Bender, Anna E. Ringuette, Sara L. Biscotto
  • Publication number: 20250026743
    Abstract: Disclosed are negative allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGlu5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Kayla J. Temple, Katherine E. Crocker, Aaron M. Bender, Jackson P. Waters, Matthew Spock, Cori A. Malinky, Cayden J. Dodd
  • Publication number: 20250026752
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are analogs of 4-(7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl)quinazoline and 4-(7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine, which may be useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Madeline F. Long, Logan A. Baker, Rory A. Capstick, Charlotte Park, Andrew S. Felts, Kayla J. Temple, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20250017935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 7,8-dihydro-5H-1,6-naphthyridine derivatives of formula (I) The present compounds are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) for use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction. An exemplary compound is e.g. example 1: 5,6-dimethyl-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-dihydro-5H-1,6-naphthyridin-6-yl]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine (compound 1): Data on the activity of exemplary compounds in an mAChR M4 cell-based assay is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Madeline F. Long, Charlotte Park, Aaron M. Bender, Logan A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20240287050
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) wherein G1 is as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) for use in the treatment of e.g. a neurodegenerative disorder, a movement disorder, or a brain disorder, such as e.g. Parkinson's disease, drug-induced Parkinsonism, dystonia, Tourette's syndrome, dyskinesias, schizophrenia, cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia, excessive daytime sleepiness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Huntington's disease, chorea, cerebral palsy, and progressive supranuclear palsy. An exemplary compound is e.g. (2,5-difluoro-4-(6-(((3aR,5s,6aS)-2- ((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methyl)octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5- yl)amino)pyridazin-3-yl)phenyl)(imino)(methyl)-?6-sulfanone (e.g. example 12; compound no. 7) Pharmacological data on the activity of the compounds in an mAChR M4 cell-based assay are provided (e.g. table 2) TABLE 2 Human M4 Cpd. No. IC50 (nM) Emin (%)* 1 13.4 4 2 39.6 2 3 18.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron M. Bender, Changho Han, Matthew Spock, Cori A. Malinky, Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn
  • Patent number: 12065433
    Abstract: Described are positive allosteric modulators of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1), pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffery Conn, Darren W. Engers, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20240228468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to (6-((octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-yl)amino)pyridazin-3-yl)benzamide (R2b is —C(O)N(RA1)(RA2) and N-(6-((octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-yl)amino)pyridazin-3-yl) phenyl) carboxamide (R2b is —N(RB)C(O)RC) derivatives of formula (I) wherein (II) R2b is —C(O)N(RA1)(RA2) or —N(RB)C(O)RC as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, movement disorders or brain disorders, such as e.g. Parkinson's disease, drug-induced Parkinsonism, dystonia, Tourette's syndrome, dyskinesias, schizophrenia, cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia, excessive daytime sleepiness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Huntington's disease, chorea, cerebral palsy, and progressive supranuclear palsy. An exemplary compound is e.g. N-(4-(6-(((3aR,5s,6aS)-2-(2-fluorobenzyl)octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-yl)amino)pyridazin-3-yl) phenyl)acetamide (A1) (III).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, Trever R. Carter, Melissa A. Korkmaz-Vaisys, Logan A. Baker, P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley
  • Publication number: 20240174655
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are (6-(2H-indazol-5-yl)pyridazin-3-yl)octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-amine compounds, useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, Changho Han, Trever R. Carter, P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley
  • Publication number: 20240116902
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, which may be useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Aaron M. Bender, Logan A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20240109873
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (III) useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating neurodegenerative disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, Melissa A. Korkmaz-Vaisys, Cori A. Malinky, P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley
  • Publication number: 20240083907
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, which may be useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, Changho Han
  • Publication number: 20240010640
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 6-((octahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrol-5-yl)amino)pyridazin-3-yl-substituted pyridinones, pyrimidinones, and pyridazinones, useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, Melissa A. Korkmaz-Vaisys, Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn
  • Patent number: 11851406
    Abstract: Described are positive allosteric modulators of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1), pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Aaron M. Bender, Madeline Long
  • Patent number: 11820757
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, which may be useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Aaron M. Bender, Logan A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20230322799
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines and 4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydrothieno [2, 3-cjpyridines, useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mA·Ch·RM4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley
  • Publication number: 20230183219
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted hexahydro-1//-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, which may be useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Aaron M. Bender, Changho Han, Trever R. Carter, Matthew Spock
  • Publication number: 20230183218
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, which may be useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Aaron M. Bender, Changho Han
  • Publication number: 20230150986
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 2,3,5-trifluorophenyl-pyridazine substituted hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Aaron M. Bender, Katrina A. Bollinger, Trever R. Carter, Jerri M. Rook, Jonathan W. Dickerson, Julie L. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Changho Han, Matthew Spock, Logan A. Baker, Thomas M. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20230122344
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, which may be useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Aaron M. Bender, Matthew Spock, Changho Han