Anavex Life Sciences Corp (AVXL)

[biotechnician]

In a previous MJFF-sponsored project, we evaluated PRE-084 (an experimental compound binding to the sigma-1 receptor) in pre-clinical models of Parkinson’s disease. Chronic treatment with PRE-084 produced a gradual improvement of motor deficits and activated molecules involved in brain repair. In this project, we will evaluate a sigma-1 receptor agonist (ANAVEX2-73) produced by Anavex, which is now being evaluated in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In our experimental study, the efficacy of ANAVEX2-73 on Parkinson’s biology will be compared to that of PRE-084 and other Sig-1R ligands.
If successful, this study will accelerate the translation of pre-clinical findings into the first clinical trial of ANAVEX2-73 as a potential disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson’s disease. ANAVEX2-73 has already been tested for safety and tolerability in humans with positive results.