Patents by Inventor David Menaldino

David Menaldino 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: 20240400528
    Abstract: Compounds that selectively inhibit GluN2B-containing N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptors (NMDARs) are disclosed. In some cases, the compounds selectively target GluN2B over GluN2A, GluN2C, and/or GluN2D. Generally, the compounds possess an enhanced potency to GluN2B at a pH that is more acidic compared to the physiological pH. Pharmaceutical formulations containing one or more of the compounds are also disclosed. Additionally, methods of treating a condition, disorder or disease using the compounds or their pharmaceutical formulations thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Dennis Liotta, Stephen Traynelis, Lawrence Wilson, Yesim Altas Tahirovic, David Menaldino, Scott Myers, Kamalesh Poornachary
  • Publication number: 20240360091
    Abstract: Compounds that selectively inhibit GluN2B-containing N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptors (NMDARs) are disclosed. In some cases, the compounds selectively target GluN2B over GluN2A, GluN2C, and/or GluN2D. Generally, the compounds possess an enhanced potency to GluN2B at a pH that is more acidic compared to the physiological pH. Pharmaceutical formulations containing one or more of the compounds are also disclosed. Additionally, methods of treating a condition, disorder or disease using the compounds or their pharmaceutical formulations thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Dennis Liotta, Stephen Traynelis, Lawrence Wilson, Yesim Altas Tahirovic, David Menaldino, Scott Myers, Kamalesh Poornachary
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20230339854
    Abstract: Disclosed are negative allosteric modulators of GluN3-containing NMDA receptors. In general, these compounds are highly selective for GluN3 (such as GluN3A and/or GluN3B) over GluN1 and/or GluN2. They can function as non-competitive antagonists with activity that is independent of membrane potential, glycine concentration, and extracellular pH. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations of the negative allosteric modulators. These compounds can be used to enhance synaptic function and/or treating a neurological condition or disorder. Exemplary neurological conditions or disorders include, but are not limited to, major mental disorders, conditions that involve basal ganglia or altered dopamine, substance abuse/addiction or predisposition to substance abuse/addiction, pain disorders, developmental delay or situations with impaired learning, memory, and/or cognition, acute neuronal or glial injuries, and circuit disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Dennis C. Liotta, Stephen Traynelis, Hongjie Yuan, Matthew Epplin, Samantha Summer, David Menaldino, Leon Jacobs, Adam McCallum
  • 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: 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: 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
  • 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: 20060074070
    Abstract: The present invention provides ?-methyl carbapenem compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of bacterial infections and methods for treating such infections using such compounds and/or compositions. The invention includes administering an effective amount of a carbapenem compound or salt and/or prodrug thereof to a host in need of such a treatment. The present invention is also in the field of synthetic organic chemistry and is specifically provides an improved method of synthesis of ?-methyl carbapenems which are useful as antibacterial agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Woo-Baeg Choi, David Menaldino, Deog-Il Kim, Martin Bouygues, Michael Hager