LY2140023 is an investigational drug from Lilly, which is being developed as a new treatment option for schizophrenia. LY2140023 is an oral "prodrug," meaning it is devoid of intrinsic biological... LY2140023 is an oral "prodrug," meaning it is devoid of intrinsic biological activity and, once administered, is metabolized to provide the active mGlu2/3 receptor agonist called LY404039.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
LY2140023 is an antipsychotic agent that is a metabotropic glutamate 2/3 receptor agonist. This agent has a new mechanism of action that is efficacious in treating schizophrenia and potentially other neuropsychiatric conditions. Once absorbed, LY2140023 is efficiently hydrolyzed to produce the active mGlu2/3 receptor agonist LY404039. LY404039 and other mGlu2/3 agonists do not directly interact with dopamine or serotonin (5-HT2A) receptors. However, 'functional' 5-HT2A receptor antagonism in the prefrontal cortex may represent a common mechanism shared by clinically effective atypical antipsychotics and mGlu2/3 receptor agonists, and may contribute to the antipsychotic actions of LY2140023.
- Primary indication
- Investigated for use/treatment in psychosis and schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.Curator reviewed
- Code names
- LY2140023
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