Pipeline

Therapies in development

Our research and development teams aim to target the underlying mechanisms of brain disease. We move together towards a singular goal to deliver novel therapies that redefine the standard of care for patients and address the areas in brain disease where we see the greatest need.

Late development 

Project Area Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Filing
Brexpiprazole¹ ² PTSD³
Filing

Mode of Action

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 serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline neurotransmitter systems may be implicated in behavioral symptoms of dementia, including agitation.

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

Eptinezumab (anti-CGRP mAb)⁴ Migraine prevention⁵
Filing

Mode of Action

Eptinezumab is a monoclonal immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) antibody that binds to human calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) with high specificity and high affinity for the CGRP α- and β-form. CGRP is a signaling molecule in the pathophysiology of migraine and cluster headache. 

Bexicaserin (5HT2C agonist) Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies
3
Amlenetug (anti α-synuclein mAb) Multiple System Atrophy
3

Mode of Action

Amlenetug is a human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that recognizes and binds to all major forms of extracellular α-synuclein and thereby intended to prevent uptake and inhibit seeding of aggregation. 

Early development  

Project Area Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Lu AG09222 (anti-PACAP mAb)⁶ Migraine prevention
2

Mode of Action

Lu AG09222 is an investigational monoclonal antibody designed to bind and inhibit signaling mediated by pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP); a neuropeptide that is implicated in migraine pathophysiology.

Lu AF28996 (D1-D2 agonist)⁷ Parkinson's disease
1

Mode of Action

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.

Lu AG13909 (anti-ACTH mAb)⁸ CAH
1

Mode of Action

Lu AG13909 is a humanized IgG1 mAb that specifically binds to ACTH with high affinity and inhibits ACTH-induced melanocortin signalling. The compound is being developed by Lundbeck as a treatment for conditions characterized by chronically elevated ACTH.

Lu AG13909 (anti-ACTH mAb)⁸ CD
1

Mode of Action

Lu AG13909 is a humanized IgG1 mAb that specifically binds to ACTH with high affinity and inhibits ACTH-induced melanocortin signalling. The compound is being developed by Lundbeck as a treatment for conditions characterized by chronically elevated ACTH.

Lu AG22515 (CD40L blocker)⁹ Neurology
1
MAGLi program¹⁰ Neurology
1
  1. Acts as a partial agonist at 5-HT1A and dopamine D2 receptors at similar potency, and an antagonist at 5-HT2A and noradrenaline alpha1B/2C receptors 
  2. Complete Response Letter, 20 Sep 2025 
  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder
  4. CGRP: Calcitonin gene-related peptide
  5. Two phase III clinical trials completed, supporting registration in Asia
  6. PACAP: Pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide
  7. Dopamine receptor D1 and D2
  8. ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic hormone. Two phase Ib trials are currently ongoing in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Cushing’s Disease. For technical reasons, officially categorized as a Phase II trial to adhere to local requirements in some countries
  9. Ph1b trial ongoing in TED (Thyroid Eye Disease)
  10. MAGLi: Monoacylglycerol lipase (“MAGlipase”) inhibitor

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