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NMRA-266: Potentially Differentiated M4R PAM for Schizophrenia
Pharmacology
Designed as a highly selective positive allosteric
modulator (PAM) for the M4 muscarinic receptor for
antipsychotic-like efficacy with the potential for
improved safety profile with an oral once-daily dosing
profile
Indication
Schizophrenia
Epidemiology
Estimated 3 million patients in the U.S. with
schizophrenia¹
Status
Plan to submit IND to FDA in 4Q 2023
Drug Profile
Oral, once-daily
Strong IP Protection
Expect exclusivity through 2042+, based on
composition of matter protection and estimated patent
term extension
1) Wander, C. Am J Manag Care. 2020;26:S62-S68.
Emerging Clinical
Activity
Muscarinic
receptor-targeting
compounds have
demonstrated
potential as an
approach to treating
schizophrenia
Endogenous pathways
Enhanced in disease
Drug impact
Pre-synaptic
neuron
Synaptic
cleft
STRIATAL
DOPAMINE
HYPERACTIVITY
Dopaminet
receptor
In SZ, hyperactivity of striatal
dopamine and cortical
glutamate contribute to
disease pathology
O- Dopamine
Neurotransmitter
Overactive
dopamine pathways
ACh
DA
M4R
Glu
NMRA-M4R
Positive allosteric
modulator of the M4
muscarinic receptor
CORTICOSTRIATAL
GLUTAMATE
HYPERACTIVITY
Glutamate-O
Glutamatergic
receptor
Overactive
glutamate pathways
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