EnVivo Pharmaceuticals announced data in Neuropharmacology that indicate its compound EVP-6124 restored memory loss and improved memory function in preclinical models, making it a candidate for use as a long-term treatment to improve cognitive function in schizophrenia and Alzheimer's.
EVP-62124 is a potent and highly selective agonist of alpha-7 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). It works alone or in combination with donepezil to restore memory loss and improve memory...
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I aim to be a rational voice on emotional topics. I'm going to create a three-part "carnival" of SharePosts about schizophrenia medication.... Read more »
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Experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say antipsychotic medications used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adults are... Read more »
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Ohio State researchers say some medications that treat schizophrenia, depression, and other psychotic conditions may not be targeting the proteins in... Read more »
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