Cybin Announces Additional U.S. Patent Supporting its CYB004 Program in Phase 2 Development for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Newly issued patent includes claims to novel formulations of N,N-dimethyltryptamine ("DMT") and deuterated isotopologues for intramuscular injection, including CYB004, with expected exclusivity until 2040 -
- Cybin's growing intellectual property portfolio comprises more than 90 granted patents and over 230 pending applications -
Cybin Inc. (NYSE:CYBN) (Cboe CA:CYBN) ("Cybin" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation treatment options, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. patent 12,318,477 in support of its CYB004 deuterated DMT program in development for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder ("GAD").
The patent, which is expected to provide exclusivity until 2040, includes claims to novel formulations of DMT and deuterated isotopologues for intramuscular ("IM") injection, including CYB004.
"Patents are extremely valuable assets, and protection for our lead product candidates is a top priority for us," said Doug Drysdale, Chief Executive Officer of Cybin. "We believe that our CYB004 program has the potential to deliver short-duration, rapid-acting treatment for anxiety disorders and offer more patient-friendly dosing methods such as IM administration. The issuance of this additional patent in support of CYB004 adds further validation of this important program. Dosing is currently underway in our Phase 2 study evaluating CYB004 in generalized anxiety disorder, and we expect the study to complete around mid-year. I'm proud that Cybin has amassed one of the strongest IP portfolios in the sector with more than 90 granted patents and over 230 pending applications."
About Cybin
Cybin is a late-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation treatment options to address the large unmet need for people who suffer from mental health conditions.
With industry leading proof-of-concept data, Cybin is working to change the mental health treatment landscape through the introduction of intermittent treatments that provide long lasting results. The Company is currently developing CYB003, a proprietary deuterated psilocin program, in Phase 3 development for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder and CYB004, a proprietary deuterated N, N-dimethyltryptamine program in a Phase 2 study for generalized anxiety disorder. The company also has a research pipeline of investigational, 5-HT-receptor focused compounds.
Founded in 2019, Cybin is operational in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Ireland. For Company updates and to learn more about Cybin, visit www.cybin.com or follow the team on X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
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Cybin makes no medical, treatment or health benefit claims about Cybin's proposed products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada or other similar regulatory authorities have not evaluated claims regarding psilocin, psychedelic tryptamine, tryptamine derivatives or other psychedelic compounds. The efficacy of such products has not been confirmed by approved research. There is no assurance that the use of psilocin, psychedelic tryptamine, tryptamine derivatives or other psychedelic compounds can diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Rigorous scientific research and clinical trials are needed. If Cybin cannot obtain the approvals or research necessary to commercialize its business, it may have a material adverse effect on Cybin's performance and operations.
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