Addex Therapeutics: Addex Announces Publication of Research Highlighting Therapeutic Potential of mGlu7 Modulation in Regulating Sleep and Wakefulness

Addex Therapeutics (SIX: ADXN, Nasdaq: ADXN) said preclinical research published in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology shows its mGlu7 negative allosteric modulator ADX71743 alters sleep-wake regulation in rats, increasing wakefulness and reducing REM and non-REM sleep, and changes stress-related neurotransmitters. The company links results to the rationale for its mGlu7 program via Neurosterix.

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Published Jul 8, 2026, 5:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ADXNBullishLow
01

Why it matters

The publication adds incremental evidence that mGlu7 modulation can regulate sleep-wake and stress-related neurochemistry, supporting the target mechanism for future development.

02

Market read

Traders may view the news as supportive for the mGlu7 thesis, but it is not a direct clinical or financial catalyst.

03

What to watch

The release emphasizes Neurosterix’s ongoing development but provides no new program milestones, timelines, or funding details that would change valuation expectations.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: published pre-market/early session (July 8, 2026) as an ad hoc announcement

Background

Addex is a clinical-stage CNS biopharma developing allosteric modulators; ADX71743 is the mGlu7 NAM prototype and is part of the mGlu7 program advanced by Neurosterix.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ADXNBullishMedium confidence
Context

Addex says preclinical data in rats show ADX71743 (mGlu7 NAM) increases wakefulness and alters stress neurotransmitters, published today.

Expected impact

Likely modest, sentiment-driven reaction; limited follow-through unless paired with new clinical milestones.

Evidence & confidence

The article is a research publication with animal-model endpoints and no disclosed advancement (e.g., IND/Phase start, dosing, trial results) or funding/partnership change.

Market effects

Reinforces investor interest in mGlu7 allosteric modulation for CNS indications (sleep/stress), but remains preclinical.

Could marginally support Swiss/Nasdaq-listed small-cap biotech sentiment, without broader sector read-through.

Limited global impact; preclinical animal data typically has narrow immediate market effect.

Counterpoint

Preclinical sleep/stress effects in rats may not translate to humans; without clinical-stage updates, the market may discount the news.

Key entities

  • Addex Therapeutics

    Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company announcing publication of new preclinical mGlu7 NAM research.

  • ADX71743

    Selective negative allosteric modulator of mGlu7; reported to modulate sleep-wake and stress neurotransmitters in rats.

  • Neurosterix

    Neuroscience company launched by Addex and Perceptive Advisors in 2024; advancing the mGlu7 program.

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