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Key Points Summary:
- MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) shares dropped 64% in a volatile week following mixed results from its Phase II ZEPHYR trial for ML-007C-MA in schizophrenia.
- The BID dose of ML-007C-MA showed statistically significant improvement over placebo, but the QD dose did not achieve statistical significance on primary endpoints.
- Investors were concerned about the drug's potential to compete with Bristol Myers Squibb's Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride), which has already gained FDA approval for schizophrenia.
- Despite mixed results, MapLight plans to discuss a Phase III trial design with FDA officials.
- Analysts
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