NMRA-215 demonstrated class-leading weight loss of up to 19% as a monotherapy with semaglutide-like induction 

NMRA-215 demonstrated best-in-class weight loss of up to 26% in combination with semaglutide

Class-leading weight loss driven by best-in-class pharmacology and brain penetration of NMRA-215

Neumora plans to initiate Phase 1 clinical study in the first quarter of 2026

WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company redefining neuroscience drug development, today announced positive preclinical data for NMRA-215, a potentially best-in-class, highly brain-penetrant, oral NLRP3 inhibitor from three diet-induced obesity (DIO) mouse studies. NMRA-215 demonstrated class-leading weight loss of up to 19% as a monotherapy with semaglutide-like induction and 26% in combination with semaglutide.

“We are very encouraged by the results of the DIO studies with NMRA-215, which validate its potential as a class-leading, novel, brain-penetrant, oral NLRP3 inhibitor for obesity,” said Paul Berns, co-founder, chief executive officer and chairman, Neumora. “These data demonstrate NMRA-215 drives meaningful weight loss as a monotherapy in mice, including incretin-like induction, additive weight loss in the combination setting with semaglutide, as well as the potential to enable incretin-sparing dosing regimens. These data reinforce our conviction that NMRA-215 may be an effective, next-generation, oral treatment for obesity, both as a monotherapy as well as in combination with a GLP-1 agonist. We are looking forward to moving this program into the clinic in the first quarter of 2026.”

Neumora will present additional data during its virtual R&D day on October 27, 2025 at 8:00am ET.

Webcast Information
Neumora will host a virtual R&D day at 8:00 a.m. ET on Monday, October 27, 2025. Participants can register for the live webcast here. In addition, the live webcast of the event will be available on the events and presentations section of the Company’s website at www.neumoratx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available following the completion of the event and will be archived for up to 30 days.

About NMRA-215
NMRA-215 is a potentially best-in-class, highly brain-penetrant, oral NLRP3 inhibitor in development for the treatment of obesity. The NLRP3 inflammasome is a critical part of the innate immune system that responds to pathogens and cellular damage and is implicated in both CNS and peripheral system disorders. NLRP3-mediated neuroinflammation in the hypothalamus is lined to obesity, and targeting NLRP3 in the hypothalamus is hypothesized to modulate dysfunctional neuronal circuitry related to appetite, leading to decreased food intake. Neumora is also exploring the potential of a NMRA-215 inhibitor program for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

About Neumora
Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to confront the greatest medical challenges of our generation by taking a fundamentally different approach to the way treatments for brain diseases are developed. Our therapeutic pipeline currently consists of seven programs that target novel mechanisms of action for a broad range of underserved, prevalent diseases. Neumora’s mission is to redefine neuroscience drug development by bringing forward the next generation of novel therapies that offer improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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Neumora Contact:
Helen Rubinstein
617-402-5700
Helen.Rubinstein@neumoratx.com