Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central nervous system (CNS) diseases, today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2025.
“We are receiving growing support from stakeholders for the potential to advance a novel treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease with convenient oral dosing with potential clinical meaningful benefit,” said CEO Christopher U Missling, “We are excited to potentially making a difference for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, by presenting a scalable treatment alternative alongside the ease of oral administration.”
In late January, Anavex announced it was issued a new composition of matter U.S. Patent, expected to remain in force at least until July 2039, entitled “A2-73 CRYSTALLINE POLYMORPH COMPOSITIONS OF MATTER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This new patent claims crystalline forms of the dihydrogen phosphate salt of ANAVEX®2-73 (blarcamesine), freebase, transdermal patches and enteric coated oral dosage forms including the same for neuroprotection and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other disorders.
Shares in AVXL captured 18 cents, or 2.2%, mid-week Wednesday to $8.47.
