mGlu7 NAM for stress related disorders including PTSD

mGlu7 NAM for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

We are developing metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 7, or mGlu7 NAM as a novel orally available treatment to reduce fear memory in PTSD. This is a disorder that can lead to intense fear and anxiety.

Current medication is unspecific and ineffective, with a number of side effects. By selectively targeting mGlu7 with NAMs, the brain circuitries involved in fear and anxiety can be more precisely modulated, potentially resulting in a more focused response and fewer side effects than current therapeutic approaches.

Subject to regulatory approval, we believe our mGlu7 NAM may offer an innovative and differentiated treatment approach from existing therapies.

Clinical candidate drug has been identified and we are ready to initiate IND enabling studies. A consortium led by us was awarded a €4.85 million grant from the Eurostars Joint Program to advance the program to drug candidate stage.