Drug target

Presynaptic glutamate release (voltage-gated Na+ channels)

Voltage-gated sodium channels / presynaptic glutamate release machinery

2 compounds in the CNS pipeline act on Presynaptic glutamate release (voltage-gated Na+ channels).

Compounds targeting Presynaptic glutamate release (voltage-gated Na+ channels)

CompoundActionAffinityLead programDeveloper
EvenamideprimarySmall moleculeInhibitorPhase 3SchizophreniaNewron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A.
Troriluzole (BHV-4157)Small moleculeInhibitorDiscontinuedObsessive-compulsive disorderBiohaven Ltd.