PRX-07034 is a selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist.[1] It has cognition and memory-enhancing properties and potently decreases food intake and body weight in rodents.[1][2][3][4] PRX-07034 was under development by Epix Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of obesity and cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia but upon the company collapsing due to lack of funds the compound was auctioned to another corporation.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Science Links Japan | PRX-07034, a Potent and Selective 5-HT6 Receptor Antagonist, Reduces Food Intake and Body Weight in Rats".
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  4. ^ "PREDIX Pharmaceuticals (PRDX): Fourth Predix drug candidate enters clinical trials".
  5. ^ "Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces a Successful Auction Sale of Five Drug Program Intellectual Properties on September 30, 2009".
  6. ^ "Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces PRX-07034 Therapeutics - CNS Phase 2 Will be Part of the Intellectual Property Offered for Sale at the September 30, 2009 Auction".

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