Curanex โฃPharmaceuticals Announces IND-Enabling Studiesโข for Phyto-N, botanical Drug candidate Targeting Ulcerative Colitis & Multiple Inflammatory Diseases
August 26, 2024 – Curanex Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced its plansโ to advance its lead drug candidate, Phyto-N, a botanical extract, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process. The company will initiate IND (Investigational New Drug) submission and subsequent Phase I โคclinical trials, โinitially focusing on moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.
Phyto-N is derived from a single plant and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties through multiple mechanisms โof โaction. Notably, the extract boasts a substantial historyโข of clinical use, having been utilized to treat thousands of patients with inflammatory diseases over theโ past 30 years in China, with a reported favorable safety profile.
“We are excited to moveโข Phyto-N forward โinto formal clinical development,” stated Liqinโค Xie, Chief Operating Officer of Curanex Pharmaceuticals, in a contact email provided.
Broad Spectrum Potential Beyond Ulcerative Colitis
While ulcerative colitis represents the primary initial indication, Curanex has validated Phyto-N’s efficacy in preclinical animal models across a diverse range of inflammatory conditions. These include atopic dermatitis,โ COVID-19, diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and gout. This โคbroad spectrum ofโ activity suggests potential forโฃ future expansion into โmultiple therapeutic areas.
Botanical โMedicine & the Rise of โขPhyto-Pharmaceuticals
The โคdevelopmentโค of Phyto-N reflects โa growing trend inโข pharmaceutical research:โ the exploration ofโข botanical sources for novel โขdrug candidates. โ Conventional medicine systems worldwide have long utilized plants for their therapeutic properties. Modern science โฃis increasingly focused on isolating andโค validating the active compounds within these plants, and developing them into standardized, rigorously tested pharmaceuticals.
The advantage of botanical drugs like Phyto-N lies in their potential for complex,multi-target effects,often mimicking the โway the body naturally regulates inflammation. This contrasts with many conventional pharmaceuticals which typically target a single pathway. Though, challenges remain in ensuring consistent quality, bioavailability, and demonstrating efficacy throughโข the stringent requirements of regulatory bodies like the FDA.
Looking Ahead: Clinical Trials โฃ& Future Development
curanex Pharmaceuticals is currently preparing for the necessary FDA-required studies to support itsโ IND submission.โข the company anticipates that successful completionโค ofโฃ these studies will pave the way for Phase Iโค clinical trials โขto assess the safety and tolerability of phyto-N in human subjects.
Investor Caution Advised
The company’s declaration includes standard forward-looking statements, cautioningโ investors that actual results mayโข differ materially from current expectations. Investorsโ are encouraged to review the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for aโค comprehensive understanding of the risks and uncertainties involved.
Contact:
Curanex Pharmaceuticals Inc
Attn: Liqin โขXie, Chief Operating Officer
info@curanexpharma.com
www.curanexpharma.com
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