Neurosteroid compounds and methods for their preparation and use in treating central nervous system disorders

US12509487B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12509487-B2
Application numberUS-202218091431-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 30, 2022
Priority dateApr 23, 2018
Publication dateDec 30, 2025
Grant dateDec 30, 2025

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Described herein is the chemical structure of neurosteroid derivative compounds, methods of synthesizing the derivatives, and their uses in treating disorders, including those of the central nervous system. These compounds are readily synthesized and have improved pharmaceutical properties, including water solubility, compared to known neurosteroids.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A compound selected from the group consisting of: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 3 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 4 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 5 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 6 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 7 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 8 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 9 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 10 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 11 . The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or the compound is: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 12 . A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 13 . The pharmaceutical composition of claim 12 , wherein said pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is a cream, gel, liposome, nanoparticle, ointment, polymeric micelle, protein, or a microsphere.

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  • containing unsubstituted amino radicals · CPC title

  • not substituted in position 16 · CPC title

  • Antiepileptics; Anticonvulsants · CPC title

  • with an androstane skeleton, including 18- or 19-substituted derivatives, 18-nor derivatives and also derivatives where position 17-beta is substituted by a carbon atom not directly bonded to a further carbon atom and not being part of an amide group · CPC title

  • Normal steroids containing carbon, hydrogen, halogen or oxygen, substituted in position 17 beta by one carbon atom · CPC title

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What does patent US12509487B2 cover?
Described herein is the chemical structure of neurosteroid derivative compounds, methods of synthesizing the derivatives, and their uses in treating disorders, including those of the central nervous system. These compounds are readily synthesized and have improved pharmaceutical properties, including water solubility, compared to known neurosteroids.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Texas A & M Univ Sys
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C07J43/003. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 30 2025 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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