Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
Prodrugs of lanicemine and their method of use

Abstract:

Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention include substituted Lanicemine prodrugs useful for the treatment of conditions associated with dysregulation of NMDA receptor activity such as depression and depressive disorders through the release of Lanicemine, Prodrugs of Lanicemine have enhanced stability to hepatic metabolism and are delivered into systemic circulation by oral administration, and then cleaved to release Lanicemine in the plasma via either an enzymatic or general biophysical release process.