Brexpiprazole is a small molecule and a potent serotonin–dopamine activity modulator. It acts as a partial agonist at serotonin 5-HT1A and dopamine D2 receptors, and as an antagonist at serotonin 5-HT2A and noradrenaline α1B/α2C receptors. The serotonergic, dopaminergic, and especially the noradrenergic systems are believed to be involved in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptomatology with re-experiencing, Negative cognition and mood, Avoidance and Arousal.

*Life cycle management. In partnership with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

Lu AF28996 is a small molecule with agonistic properties towards D1 and D2 receptors. Concerted D1 and D2 dopamine receptor stimulation may play an important role in motor control of Parkinson’s disease patients.

The MAGL inhibitor programs consists of several small molecules and highly selective inhibitors of monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL), the primary enzyme responsible for the degradation of the endocannabinoid ligand 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG). Enhancing the actions of 2-AG on CB1 and CB2 receptors may restore altered neuronal transmission and decrease neuroinflammation and thereby it may produce beneficial effects across a range of symptoms and related indications within Neurology.

Lu AF82422 is a monoclonal antibody (mAb) targeting alpha-synuclein. Misfolding, aggregation and extracellular spreading of alpha-synuclein is believed to play a major role in disease pathology and progression in Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Lu AG22515 is a CD40L blocker, which interferes with the activation of the adaptive immune response by inhibiting the CD40L/CD40 co-stimulatory interaction on immune cells; an interaction, which plays a role in the pathophysiology of several immune-mediated diseases.

* CD40L/serum-albumin bispecific antibody-fragment ((scFv)2-Fab)) based on AprilBio’s SAFA™ technology platform.