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As early as the 1950s, scientists were researching the possible therapeutic benefits of psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin mushrooms.
But by the late 1960s, when the counterculture looked to psychedelics to turn on, tune in and drop out, those substances had earned a bad name, and that set back scientific exploration into their possible constructive uses for decades.
More recently, however, scientists affiliated with universities and biotechnology companies have been examining anew the healing potential of psychedelics with an eye to treating everything from mental illnesses to strokes.
One such company is
A clinical-stage drug development biotechnology company focused on transforming psychedelic medicine to benefit neurological health in patients of all ages.
Lobe’s current focus is on two of its proprietary, patent-pending psilocin compounds, known as L-130 and L-131, which are slated for multiple Phase 1 and 2 human trials in 2023.
Psilocin is the key for Lobe Sciences
Dr.
Additionally, he notes that “the conversion of psilocybin to psilocin varies from patient to patient depending on each individual’s metabolism and even what they ate on the day they received treatment.”
By developing psilocin as a stable single entity, says Sancilio, who’s also a Research Professor in the
“We are the only company that has psilocin as a single entity,” says Lobe’s Chief Scientific Officer,
Dariani says “the company believes this will not only be successful medically but, also, that the product will be viable commercially.”
He also notes that “Lobe Sciences is seeking orphan drug designations for L-130 and L-131.”
The Orphan Drug Act gives drug companies financial benefits for developing orphan drugs and grants seven-year market exclusivity to drugs that treat rare diseases.
Regulatory Hurdles are Falling
Sancilio points out that “products derived from mushrooms are already legal in a number of
“Such a regulatory change would be a huge positive for Lobe’s business, as will the indications that L-130 and L-131 are being developed for and which can be prescribed for at-home use like all other prescription drugs,” Young says.
“Phase 1 human testing will kick off early this year, with Phase 2 to follow later in 2023,” Young says. The company in January announced it has partnered with Dr.
Sancilio added that “
With
“For an investor, it’s a very straightforward story,” he says. “We have good science, we have good indications with unmet medical needs, we have every indication that the drugs are going to work. And now, for us, it’s an execution play. We just have to go out and do it, and that’s what we’re doing.”
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