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Anavex Life Sciences Announces Presentation at 9th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders in the Middle East
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-04-21 11:30
Core Insights - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other CNS disorders, with a recent presentation highlighting the clinical efficacy of their drug candidate, Blarcamesine [1][4] Group 1: Company Overview - Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker AVXL, dedicated to developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, and neuropsychiatric disorders [4] - The company's lead drug candidate, ANAVEX2-73 (Blarcamesine), has completed multiple clinical trials, including Phase 2a and Phase 2b/3 for Alzheimer's disease, and has shown potential in treating Parkinson's disease dementia and Rett syndrome [4] - ANAVEX2-73 is designed to restore cellular homeostasis by targeting SIGMAR1 and muscarinic receptors, with preclinical studies indicating its ability to halt or reverse Alzheimer's disease progression [4] Group 2: Recent Developments - Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD, presented findings on Blarcamesine's novel mechanism for Alzheimer's disease at the 9th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders held in Abu Dhabi [1][2] - The conference gathered a diverse group of healthcare professionals and researchers from the MENA region, USA, and Europe, focusing on epidemiology and healthcare delivery related to Alzheimer's disease [2]
Cognition Therapeutics to Report Biomarker Results from Phase 2 SHINE Study in Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease in Podium Presentation at AD/PD 2025
Newsfilter· 2025-03-25 11:30
Core Insights - Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. is set to present biomarker results from the Phase 2 SHINE study of zervimesine (CT1812) for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease at the AD/PD 2025 Conference in Vienna, Austria from April 1-5, 2025 [1] - The presentation will focus on key proteins, or biomarkers, collected from blood samples, including neurofilament light (NfL) chain, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), amyloid beta (Aβ), and tau species (p-Tau217 and p-Tau218), which are associated with Alzheimer's disease progression [2] Company Overview - Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapeutics for age-related degenerative disorders of the central nervous system [4] - The company is currently investigating zervimesine (CT1812) in clinical programs for dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer's disease, including the ongoing START study in early Alzheimer's disease [4] - Zervimesine is believed to regulate impaired pathways in these diseases through its interaction with the sigma-2 receptor, which represents a distinct mechanism from other treatment approaches [4] Presentation Details - Dr. Mary Hamby will present findings from the SHINE study, highlighting the impact of zervimesine on disease biology through biomarker changes compared to placebo [3] - The presentation will include several key topics: 1. Positive impact of CT1812 treatment on plasma biomarkers in a lower p-tau217 subgroup [3] 2. CSF proteomic biomarker analysis identifying effects of CT1812 in Alzheimer's disease [3] 3. Identification of CSF proteins correlating with cognitive outcomes in the SHINE study participants [3] 4. Molecular correlates with CT1812 treatment-related decrease in NfL CSF levels [3]
Cognition Therapeutics to Report Biomarker Results from Phase 2 SHINE Study in Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease in Podium Presentation at AD/PD 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-03-25 11:30
Core Insights - Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. will present biomarker results from the Phase 2 SHINE study of zervimesine (CT1812) for Alzheimer's disease at the AD/PD 2025 Conference [1] - The study focuses on key proteins, or biomarkers, associated with Alzheimer's disease progression, including neurofilament light (NfL), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), amyloid beta (Aβ), and tau species [2] - The analysis aims to provide insights into the impact of zervimesine on disease biology by comparing biomarker changes in participants receiving the drug versus those on placebo [3] Presentation Details - The podium presentation titled "Positive Impact of CT1812 Treatment on Plasma Biomarkers in Lower p-tau217 Subgroup Aligns with Clinical Benefits in Mild-to-Moderate AD Patients" is scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 2:45 PM CET [4] - Additional poster presentations will cover CSF proteomic biomarker analysis, identification of CSF proteins correlating with cognitive outcomes, and molecular correlates with treatment-related decreases in NfL CSF levels [4] Company Overview - Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule therapeutics for age-related neurodegenerative disorders [5] - The lead candidate, zervimesine (CT1812), is being investigated in clinical programs for dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer's disease, including the ongoing START study [5] - The company believes zervimesine can regulate impaired pathways in these diseases through its interaction with the sigma-2 receptor, which is distinct from other treatment approaches [5]
Cognition Therapeutics Reports Year End 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Globenewswire· 2025-03-20 11:00
Core Insights - Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. reported positive results from Phase 2 studies of zervimesine (CT1812) for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Alzheimer's disease, indicating significant potential for these neurodegenerative disorders [1][4][5] - The company plans to advance zervimesine into late-stage trials for both DLB and Alzheimer's disease, with meetings scheduled with the FDA to discuss Phase 3 clinical protocols [3][4] Clinical Developments - Phase 2 SHIMMER study results showed up to 91% slowing of cognitive decline compared to placebo after 6 months of zervimesine treatment in DLB patients [5] - Phase 2 SHINE study results indicated near-total preservation of cognition in Alzheimer's patients with lower p-tau217 levels treated with zervimesine [5] - The company has concluded enrollment in the Phase 2 dry AMD study to focus resources on Alzheimer's and DLB programs [2][7] Financial Overview - As of December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were approximately $25.0 million, with total obligated grant funds remaining from the NIA at $50.0 million [8][16] - Research and development expenses increased to $41.7 million in 2024 from $37.2 million in 2023, primarily due to costs associated with ongoing Phase 2 trials [8][9] - The company reported a net loss of $34.0 million for 2024, compared to a net loss of $25.8 million in 2023, with a consistent loss per share of $(0.86) [9][15] Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively evaluating funding options for clinical trials, including potential partnerships with pharmaceutical companies [4] - A novel chemical process for zervimesine manufacturing has been developed, with provisional patent applications filed as part of the Phase 3 readiness plan [5]