MPTP-lesioned cynomolgus monkeys: augmented L-DOPA/benserazide effects on motor activity
“In MPTP-lesioned cynomolgus monkeys with stable Parkinsonian-like symptoms, BIA 9-1067 was found to augment the effects of L-DOPA/benserazide (a DDI) on motor activity.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 14Source ↗
Why that model
Not stated in public reviews
Not reported in the public reviews. Reviewers summarise selectively, so this usually means it wasn't discussed publicly, not that it wasn't studied.
Reviewer's view of the efficacy data
FDA: in primate PD model, beneficial only with levodopa/benserazide, no effect alone
“In a primate model of Parkinson’s disease, BIA 9-1067 alone did not affect Parkinson-like behavior but, when administered with levodopa and benserazide, BIA 9-1067 had a beneficial effect when compared to levodopa/benserazide alone.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 87Source ↗