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Biosciences Reports Year End Progress for Preclinical Development of Lead Prodrug Candidate EB-373
ongoing GLP Safety and Toxicology Program of EB-373 is thus far proceeding on time with favorable results
Mass., December 27, 2023 - Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) ("Enveric" or the "Company"), a biotechnology
company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of depression, anxiety,
and addiction disorders, today announced the GLP Safety and Toxicology Program of EB-373 is proceeding as planned thus far with favorable
portion of the repeat dose toxicology studies have been completed, and the results are being analyzed. In addition, cardiac, respiratory,
CNS safety pharmacology studies, an in vitro hERG current study, and genotoxicity studies have been completed and are undergoing
analyses. Enveric expects to finalize all preclinical activities involving EB-373 in the first quarter of 2024 in preparation for a first-in-human
research team has continued to diligently advance the preclinical program for our lead novel psilocin prodrug, EB-373, as we anticipate
initiating first in human trials in 2024," said Joseph Tucker, Ph.D., Director and CEO of Enveric. "Analyses of data collected
to date have consistently confirmed the safety and oral bioavailability of EB-373, with a dose-dependent increase in EB-373 blood concentration
detected followed by its rapid conversion to the active metabolite psilocin. Further, pharmacological properties observed in preclinical
animal models have validated our AI-backed molecular design aimed at optimal control over the timing and length of the hallucinatory
experience in humans, while also achieving the desired therapeutic effect for difficult-to-treat mental health indications."
summary of the EB-373 preclinical program is as follows:
| GLP toxicology studies of EB-373 in orally dosed rats and dogs are currently in advanced stages, with all in-life activities completed. Preliminary indications suggest a broad margin of safety and tolerability is maintained with repeat dose testing. Complete analysis and final reporting are expected by the end of Q1 2024. | ||
| EB-373 safety pharmacology studies in rats and dogs, employing the core battery of respiratory, CNS and cardiovascular (CV) assessments, are completed. Preliminary results have demonstrated an acceptable range of safety for each of these vital organ systems in orally dosed animals. Complete analysis and final reporting are expected by the end of December 2023. | ||
| In vitro assessment of cardiotoxicity potential, involving assays targeting key CV targets including hERG, Cav 1.2 and Nav 1.5 have been completed. Results suggest an acceptable range of cardiovascular safety well above the proposed clinical dose range. | ||
| Non-GLP in vivo dose range finding (DRF) studies conducted in rats and dogs, completed in August 2023, demonstrated effective oral bioavailability of EB-373, with dose-dependent increase in psilocin blood concentration detected in both species. |
Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics
for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders. Leveraging its unique discovery and development platform, Psybrary ,
Enveric has created a robust intellectual property portfolio of New Chemical Entities for specific mental health indications. Enveric's
lead program, the EVM201 Series, comprises next generation synthetic prodrugs of the active metabolite, psilocin. Enveric is developing
the first product from the EVM201 Series - EB-373 - for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Enveric is also advancing
its second program, the EVM301 Series, expected to offer a first-in-class, new approach to the treatment of difficult-to-address mental
health disorders, mediated by the promotion of neuroplasticity without also inducing hallucinations in the patient. Enveric is headquartered
in Naples, FL with offices in Cambridge, MA and Calgary, AB Canada. For more information, please visit www.enveric.com.
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