Navacaprant
Investigational antidepressant compound
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Navacaprant (developmental code names include BTRX-335140, BTRX-140, CYM-53093, NMRA-335140, and NMRA-140) is a selective κ-opioid receptor (KOR) antagonist which is under development for the treatment of major depressive disorder and bipolar depression.[2][1][3] It was originated by BlackThorn Therapeutics and is being developed by Neumora Therapeutics.[1] As of February 2025, navacaprant is in phase 3 clinical trials for major depressive disorder.[1][4] In January 2025, it was disclosed that navacaprant had failed to show effectiveness for major depressive disorder in a phase 3 trial.[5] Upon this announcement, the stock price of Neumora Therapeutics decreased by 80%.[5]
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| Other names | BTRX-140; CYM-53093; NMRA-140; NMRA-335140 |
| Routes of administration | Oral[1] |
| Drug class | κ-Opioid receptor antagonist |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.513.362 |
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| Formula | C25H32FN5O2 |
| Molar mass | 453.562 g·mol−1 |
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