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AFQ056 with L-dopa — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 2
mGluR5 negative allosteric modulator
mGluR5 (metabotropic glutamate receptor 5)
Neurology
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
AFQ056 with L-dopa (AFQ056 with L-dopa) — Novartis. AFQ056 is a metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) negative allosteric modulator that reduces excessive glutamatergic signaling, combined with L-dopa to enhance dopaminergic activity in Parkinson's disease.
Comparator set
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFQ056 with L-dopa TARGET | AFQ056 with L-dopa | Novartis | phase 2 | mGluR5 negative allosteric modulator | mGluR5 (metabotropic glutamate receptor 5) |
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Sponsor landscape (mGluR5 negative allosteric modulator class)
- Novartis · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). AFQ056 with L-dopa — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/afq056-with-l-dopa. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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