Core Insights - Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. has executed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Molecule.ai, an AI-driven company focused on transforming drug discovery and development [1][2] - Molecule.ai utilizes advanced machine learning models, including large language models, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of evaluating novel molecules, thereby shortening development timelines and reducing costs [3][4] - The acquisition aims to integrate Molecule.ai's innovative platform into Shuttle's operations, enhancing its capabilities in drug-target interaction and autonomous drug discovery workflows [5][9] Acquisition Details - Shuttle will acquire all rights and interests of Molecule.ai, assuming all liabilities, with Molecule.ai having no further obligations post-closing [5][7] - The purchase price for the acquisition is set at $10 million, payable in cash and common shares of Shuttle, contingent upon the completion of certain milestones [7] Molecule.ai's Innovations - Molecule.ai's platform includes features such as rapid evaluation of chemical and biological properties, drug-target interaction modeling, and an autonomous framework for drug discovery workflows [9] - The introduction of the Agentic AI mode will enable AI agents to perform multi-step drug discovery processes, significantly reducing manual effort [6][9] Company Missions - Shuttle Pharmaceuticals focuses on improving outcomes for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy by developing therapies that enhance the effectiveness of radiation while minimizing side effects [10] - Molecule.ai's mission is to empower researchers with next-generation tools that lower costs and improve efficiency in therapeutic development [8]

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHPH) (“Shuttle Pharma” or the “Company”), a discovery and development stage specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the execution of a non-binding letter of Intent with Molecule.ai. Molecule.ai, a pioneering artificial intelligence company founded by AI scientist and researcher Dr. ZT Zhang, PhD, today announced the execution of a letter of Intent to acquire Molecule.ai and its state-of-the-art pl ...