LX6171 Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
LX6171 is an oral drug candidate that was generated by Lexicon medicinal chemists and is being developed to treat disorders characterized by cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia or vascular dementia.
Trade Name | LX6171 |
Generic | LX6171 |
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Groups | Investigational |
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Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Investigated for use/treatment in alzheimer's disease, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, neurologic disorders, and schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.
How LX6171 works
The target of LX6171 is a membrane protein that is expressed exclusively in the central nervous system. Its activity is associated with synaptic vesicles and presynaptic membranes.