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PM012

Development stage
Phase 3
Lead developer
Mediforum
Modality
Classical Binding Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Metabolically Activated Prodrugs → Prodrugs/Conditional Activator Small Molecules → Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
01

Overview

PM012 is a botanical drug candidate developed by Mediforum for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It is a standardized oral formulation consisting of extracts from seven traditional medicinal herbs: *Rehmannia glutinosa*, *Lycium chinense*, *Dioscorea batatas*, *Cornus officinalis*, *Poria cocos*, *Paeonia suffruticosa*, and *Panax ginseng*. The therapeutic rationale for PM012 is based on its multi-target approach, which includes the inhibition of amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregation, reduction of neuroinflammation, and enhancement of cholinergic activity. In clinical studies, PM012 has been compared to donepezil to evaluate its efficacy in improving cognitive scores (such as ADAS-cog) and its safety profile. It is currently in Phase 2b development in South Korea, with plans for Phase 3 trials, positioning it as a potential natural-product-based alternative to existing acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

Other names
Myung-Moon 012Myung-Moon012Myung-Moon-012
02

Targets

BDNF (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor)CaV (Voltage-gated calcium channel protein complex)Aβ (Amyloid-beta peptides and aggregates)

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