A new PDE10A inhibitor is profiled in primates as a candidate for antipsychotic therapy.
FRM-6308 is highly selective and potent for PDE10A, and has good PK profile.
FRM 6308 induced only mild sedation and dyskinesia at the highest dose tested (1 mg/kg).
A range of (s.c.) doses of FRM-6308 has shown excellent tolerability in the primate.
Non-sedative doses of FRM 6308 increased the striatal activity as measured by FDG-PET.