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  • The text discusses a study on positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) that enhance the activity of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor 4 (M4).
  • It highlights a specific compound, VU0467485, which is powerful and effective in models related to schizophrenia, showing promise for further development.
  • The compound also has a favorable pharmacokinetic profile, making it a potential candidate for preclinical development.

Article Abstract

Herein, we report the structure-activity relationships within a series of potent, selective, and orally bioavailable muscarinic acetylcholine receptor 4 (M) positive allosteric modulators (PAMs). Compound (VU0467485) possesses robust M PAM potency across species and efficacy in preclinical models of schizophrenia. Coupled with an attractive DMPK profile and suitable predicted human PK, (VU0467485) was evaluated as a preclinical development candidate.

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