Balipodect for the treatment or prevention of autism spectrum disorder
PDE10A inhibitors, such as 1-[2-fluoro-4-(1H-pyrazole-1-yl)phenyl]-5-methoxy-3-(1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-5-yl)pyridazine-4(1H)-one, provide a promising treatment for autism spectrum disorders by addressing motor and seizure symptoms with reduced side effects.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2026003939
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-09-28
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Current treatments for autism spectrum disorders such as CDKL5 deficiency and Fragile X syndrome are limited, with a need for disease-modifying therapies and effective management of seizures and behavioral issues.
The use of PDE10A inhibitors, specifically compounds like 1-[2-fluoro-4-(1H-pyrazole-1-yl)phenyl]-5-methoxy-3-(1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-5-yl)pyridazine-4(1H)-one, to treat or prevent autism spectrum disorders by administering an effective dose to mammals, potentially combined with a second active ingredient.
PDE10A inhibitors demonstrate efficacy in reducing motor impairment, hyperactivity, and seizure frequency in mouse models of CDKL5 deficiency and Fragile X syndrome, with potential for improved therapeutic outcomes through reduced side effects compared to existing antipsychotics.