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Manuscript featured in leading open-access scientific journal Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy
SARASOTA, FL, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILO) (“Silo” or “the Company), a diversified developmental-stage biopharmaceutical and cryptocurrency treasury company, today announced the publication of preclinical research for its Alzheimer’s disease (AD) therapeutic, SPC-14, in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy, an international open-access peer-reviewed scientific journal known as the major forum for translational research into AD.
The study, titled “Combinatorial targeting of NMDARs and 5-HT4Rs exerts beneficial effects in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease,” details research methods and results indicating that the combined administration of (R,S)-ketamine with prucalopride is a novel multi-modal therapeutic strategy to treat cognitive decline in AD. The Company’s CEO, Eric Weisblum, was a co-author of the study and the project was supported by a sponsored research program from the Company.
“The results of this study showed that the SPC-14 formulation improved cognitive decline by increasing memory retrieval in a fear conditioning model in mice. The conclusion identifies SPC-14 as a promising drug combination for therapeutic use in AD and contributes to advancements in discovering targeted therapies for the treatment of dementia in AD,” said Silo CEO Eric Weisblum.
SPC-14 was developed under a sponsored research agreement with Columbia University. In 2024, Silo entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Columbia University under which it is authorized to further develop, manufacture, and commercialize SPC-14.
SPC-14 addresses a vast Alzheimer’s disease treatment market projected to grow to $30.8B in 2033, at 18.8% CAGR.1
SPC-14 is a novel intranasal therapeutic that targets glutamate receptor NDMAR and serotonin type 4 receptor 5HT4 to treat cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease. In the latest small animal preclinical study, SPC-14 was effective against LH (luteinizing hormone) stress in attenuating learned helplessness, perseverative behavior, and hyponeophagia, a measure of anxiety.
Silo Pharma is a diversified developmental-stage biopharmaceutical and cryptocurrency treasury company. Its therapeutic focus is on addressing underserved conditions, including stress-induced psychiatric disorders, chronic pain, and central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The Company’s portfolio includes innovative programs such as SPC-15 for PTSD, SP-26 for fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and preclinical assets targeting Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Silo’s research is conducted in collaboration with leading universities and laboratories. silopharma.com
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1 Market.us, Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics Market Value to Reach USD 30.8 Billion by 2033 | Driven by the Advancements in Neurological Research. January 2024.