Core Insights - Addex Therapeutics announced that its partner Indivior has successfully advanced the GABAB positive allosteric modulator (PAM) program through IND enabling studies, marking the final preclinical development stage before clinical studies can commence [1][2] - Addex is eligible for payments up to USD 330 million based on the achievement of regulatory, clinical, and commercial milestones, along with tiered royalties on net sales ranging from high single digits to low double digits [2] Company Overview - Addex Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel small molecule allosteric modulators for neurological disorders [4] - The company's lead drug candidate, dipraglurant, is under evaluation for brain injury recovery, including post-stroke and traumatic brain injury recovery [4] - Addex holds a 20% equity interest in Neurosterix LLC, which is advancing a portfolio of allosteric modulator programs for various neurological conditions [4] GABAB PAM Program - The GABAB PAM program is aimed at treating substance use disorders and has successfully completed preclinical safety and toxicity studies [2][3] - The activation of the GABAB receptor is clinically validated, with existing agonists like baclofen showing efficacy in multiple disease areas, although their use is limited due to side effects [3] - Novel PAMs are expected to provide efficacy with fewer adverse effects and less tolerance compared to direct agonists [3]
Addex Partner Indivior Advances GABAB Positive Allosteric Modulator Program Successfully Through IND Enabling Studies