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Placebo-matching Rapastinel

Naurex, Inc, an affiliate of Allergan plc · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Rapastinel is an NMDA receptor modulator that enhances glutamatergic neurotransmission by potentiating NMDA receptor function to improve cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.

Rapastinel is an NMDA receptor modulator that enhances glutamatergic neurotransmission by potentiating NMDA receptor function to improve cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. Used for Major depressive disorder (as adjunctive treatment), Cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo-matching Rapastinel
SponsorNaurex, Inc, an affiliate of Allergan plc
Drug classNMDA receptor modulator
TargetNMDA receptor (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPsychiatry/Neurology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Rapastinel acts as an allosteric modulator of the NMDA receptor, a key ionotropic glutamate receptor involved in synaptic plasticity and learning. By enhancing NMDA receptor-mediated neurotransmission, it is designed to improve cognitive deficits and potentially treat psychiatric disorders. The drug targets the glycine-binding site on the NMDA receptor to potentiate its activity.

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