Patents by Inventor Julie L. Engers

Julie L. Engers 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: 20210130348
    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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Katrina A. Bollinger, Darren W. Engers, Anna L. Blobaum, Julie L. Engers, Jerri M. Rook
  • Patent number: 10934276
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 2,4-dimethylquinoline-6-carboxamide compounds and 3,4-dimethylcinnoline-6-carboxamide compounds, 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Madeline F. Long
  • Patent number: 10927126
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are thieno[2,3-b:5,4-c?]dipyridin-8-amine and pyrido[4?,3?:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]pyridazin-8-amine compounds, 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Alison R. Gregro, Kayla Temple, Paul K. Spearing, Madeline F. Long, Julie L. Engers
  • Patent number: 10899759
    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: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Katrina A. Bollinger, Darren W. Engers, Anna L. Blobaum, Julie L. Engers, Jerri M. Rook
  • Publication number: 20200369650
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-6-amine 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: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20200323857
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tricyclic compounds, including 3-(difluoromethyl)-4-methylpyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]pyridazin-8-amine compounds, 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: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers
  • Patent number: 10736898
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tricyclic compounds, including thieno[2,3-d:4,5-d?]dipyrimidin-4-amine and pyrido[4?,3?:4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-8-amine compounds, 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers
  • Publication number: 20200181166
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyridazin-8-amine and thieno[2,3-c:4,5-d?]dipyridazin-8-amine compounds, 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: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, P. Jeffrey Conn, Sean R. Bollinger, Julie L. Engers
  • Publication number: 20200131180
    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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Madeline Long, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20200079756
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are 2,4-dimethylquinoline-6-carboxamide compounds and 3,4-dimethylcinnoline-6-carboxamide compounds, 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: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Madeline F. Long
  • Publication number: 20200024275
    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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Katrina A. Bollinger, Darren W. Engers, Anna L. Blobaum, Julie L. Engers, Jerri M. Rook
  • Publication number: 20190330231
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are thieno[2,3-b:5,4-c?]dipyridin-8-amine and pyrido[4?,3?:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]pyridazin-8-amine compounds, 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: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Alison R. Gregro, Kayla Temple, Paul K. Spearing, Madeline F. Long, Julie L. Engers
  • Patent number: 10399948
    Abstract: Described are negative allosteric modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptor 3 (mGlu3), pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating depression, cognitive disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, or cancer in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Julie L. Engers, Katrina A. Bollinger, Megan M. Breiner
  • Publication number: 20190167688
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tricyclic compounds, including thieno[2,3-d:4,5-d?]dipyrimidin-4-amine and pyrido[4?,3?:4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-8-amine compounds, 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: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers
  • Publication number: 20190161498
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tricyclic compounds, including pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]pyridazine-8-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine-4-amine, pyrazino[2?,3?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]furo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, and pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]furo[2,3-c]pyridazin-8-amine compounds, 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: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Sean Bollinger, James C. Tarr, Paul Spearing, Julie L. Engers, Madeline Long, Thomas M. Bridges
  • Patent number: 10239887
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tricyclic compounds, including pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]pyridazine-8-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine-4-amine, pyrazino[2?,3?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]furo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, and pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]furo[2,3-c]pyridazin-8-amine compounds, 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Sean Bollinger, James C. Tarr, Paul Spearing, Julie L. Engers, Madeline Long, Thomas M. Bridges
  • Patent number: 10221175
    Abstract: Substituted pyrrolopyridine, imidazopyridine and triazolopyridine compounds having a formula are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1) and the compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions may be useful in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction. Compounds of the invention may be prepared in several steps from 2-halo-5,6-dihydro-7H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-7-one intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Changho Han, Julie L. Engers, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20180118746
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted imidazopyridine and triazolopyridine analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1); synthesis methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the disclosed 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: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Changho Han, Julie L. Engers, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20180022712
    Abstract: Described are negative allosteric modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptor 3 (mGlu3), pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating depression, cognitive disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, or cancer in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Julie L. Engers, Katrina A. Bollinger, Megan M. Breiner
  • Publication number: 20170369505
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tricyclic compounds, including pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]pyridazine-8-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine-4-amine, pyrazino[2?,3?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]furo[3, 2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, and pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]furo[2,3-c]pyridazin-8-amine compounds, 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: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Sean Bollinger, James C. Tarr, Paul Spearing, Julie L. Engers, Madeline Long, Thomas M. Bridges