PRX005

Drug

Drug Profile

PRX005 (also known as BMS-986446) is an investigational monoclonal antibody program for Alzheimer's disease under the Prothena-Bristol Myers Squibb collaboration. It targets tau within the microtubule-binding region and is in Phase 2 clinical evaluation in early Alzheimer's disease. The program is not approved by regulatory authorities.

Drug Class
Investigational anti-tau monoclonal antibody
Approval Status
Investigational; in Phase 2 and not approved by regulatory authority
Mechanism of Action
Specifically targets a key tau epitope within the microtubule binding region (MTBR)
Brand Names
  • PRX005
  • BMS-986446
Indications
  • \Alzheimer's disease (early AD population in Phase 2 trial)\

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