BMS 986446
Alternative Names: Anti-tau antibody - Prothena; BMS-986446; PRX 005Latest Information Update: 07 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator Prothena
- Developer Bristol-Myers Squibb; Prothena
- Class Antidementias; Monoclonal antibodies; Neuroprotectants
- Mechanism of Action Tau protein inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
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 Alzheimer's disease
Most Recent Events
- 01 Oct 2025 BMS 986446 receives Fast Track designation for Alzheimer's disease (Early-stage disease) [SC] in USA
- 06 May 2025 Bristol Myers Squibb plans a phase I pharmacokinetic trial (In volunteers) in USA in May 2025 (IV) (SC) (NCT06955741)
- 05 May 2025 Bristol-Myers Squibb initiates a phase I pharmacokinetic trial (In volunteers) in the US (IV) (NCT06955741)