Pesampator (INNTooltip International Nonproprietary Name; developmental code namesBIIB-104 andPF-04958242) is apositive allosteric modulator (PAM) of theAMPA receptor (AMPAR), anionotropic glutamate receptor, which was under development byPfizer for the treatment ofcognitive symptoms inschizophrenia.[1][2][3] In March 2018, the development of the drug was transferred over from Pfizer toBiogen.[4] It was also under development for the treatment ofage-relatedsensorineural hearing loss, but development for this indication was terminated due to insufficient effectiveness.[3][5] In July 2022, Biogen discontinued the development of pesampator for cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia due to ineffectiveness.[6]
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