AXS 17
Alternative Names: AXS-17; AZ-7325; AZD-7325; BAER 101Latest Information Update: 26 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator AstraZeneca; University College London
- Developer AstraZeneca; Avenue Therapeutics; Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center; University College London
- Class Antiepileptic drugs; Anxiolytics; Behavioural disorder therapies; Neuroprotectants; Nootropics; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action GABA A alpha 2 receptor modulators; GABA A alpha 3 receptor modulators
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Anxiety disorders
- Preclinical Absence epilepsy
- No development reported Autism spectrum disorder; Fragile X syndrome; Neurological disorders