Use of serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonists to treat diseases associated with sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

US11974992B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-11974992-B2
Application numberUS-202217586477-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 27, 2022
Priority dateJan 26, 2022
Publication dateMay 7, 2024
Grant dateMay 7, 2024

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The present application concerns the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with an increased risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, such as Fragile X syndrome, by administering a selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method of treatment of seizures in a patient exhibiting a FMR1 gene dysfunction and suffering from a disease with which Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) occurs, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of NLX-101 (also known as F-15599) having formula (IA): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said disease with which SUDEP occurs is Fragile X syndrome. 3. A method of treating Fragile X syndrome in a patient exhibiting a FMR1 gene dysfunction, the method comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of NLX-101 (also known as F-15599) having formula (IA): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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  • Antiepileptics; Anticonvulsants · CPC title

  • Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system · CPC title

  • containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pipamperone, anabasine · CPC title

  • Non condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine · CPC title

  • containing further heterocyclic ring systems · CPC title

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What does patent US11974992B2 cover?
The present application concerns the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with an increased risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, such as Fragile X syndrome, by administering a selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Neurolixis, Univ California
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/4427. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 07 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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