Enveric Biosciences Files Portfolio of Patent Applications for Tryptamine-Based Molecules

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Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) has filed its 10th Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application focused on tryptamine-based derivative molecules, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio related to psychedelic-inspired mental health treatments. These novel compounds are linked to substances like DMT and psilocybin, which are being researched for various psychiatric disorders. Enveric aims to improve the commercial and regulatory prospects of these compounds and plans to explore out-licensing collaborations with other drug developers to maximize therapeutic potential.

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• Filing of 10th PCT application strengthens intellectual property portfolio.
• Focus on novel tryptamine derivatives could lead to significant advancements in mental health treatments.
• Potential collaborations with other drug development companies may enhance market reach.

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NAPLES, Fla., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) ("Enveric" or the "Company"), a neuroscience-focused pharmaceutical company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines, today announces that it has filed its 10^th Patent Cooperation Treaty ("PCT") patent application directed to tryptamine-based derivative molecules, completing the Company's broad series of PCT applications covering this family of compounds.

The Company's robust tryptamine-derivative intellectual property portfolio claims novel molecules structurally related to certain naturally occurring psychedelics, such as dimethyltryptamine (DMT), psilocybin, psilocin, and 5-MeO-DMT. Some of the naturally occurring molecules are themselves currently being investigated by researchers around the world as potential treatments for a broad range of psychiatric and neurologic disorders including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, pain, autism, and Alzheimer's disease.^1,2

"With the aim of optimizing commercial and regulatory success, a primary focus of Enveric is the creation of novel molecules with improved pharmaceutical characteristics that are also protected by composition of matter, manufacturing, and method-of-use patent claims," said Dr. Peter Facchini, Chief Innovation Officer, Enveric. "Enveric's extensive intellectual property portfolio enables the Company to invest in, and harness, the therapeutic potential of these molecules.  In our pursuit to maximize the potential of our large and diverse library of novel and protected drug candidates, we intend to pursue out-licensing opportunities to collaborate with other leading drug development companies with a similar focus on delivering benefits to patients suffering from psychiatric and neurologic disorders".

References:

1. Szabo A. Psychedelics and immunomodulation: novel approaches and therapeutic opportunities. Frontiers Immunol. 2015;6:358. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2015.00358
2. Castelhano J, Lima G, Teixeira M, Soares C, Pais M, Castelo-Branco M. The effects of tryptamine psychedelics in the brain: a meta-analysis of functional and review of molecular imaging studies. Frontiers Pharmacol. 2021;12:739053. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.739053

About Enveric Biosciences
Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) is a neuroscience-focused pharmaceutical company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines. Enveric's robust pipeline supports drug development from the clinic to commercialization aimed to help millions of patients in need around the world suffering from conditions that include cancer-related distress, PTSD and more. For additional information, please visit www.enveric.com.

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Investor Contacts
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KCSA Strategic Communications
212.896.1254 / 212.896.1267
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Media Contacts
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Enveric Biosciences Inc.
416.706.6364
ndolphin@enveric.com

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FAQ

What recent patent application did Enveric Biosciences file?

Enveric Biosciences filed its 10th Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application for tryptamine-based derivative molecules.

How does the new patent application impact Enveric's business?

The new patent application strengthens Enveric's intellectual property portfolio and supports its focus on developing next-generation mental health medicines.

What are tryptamine-based molecules related to?

Tryptamine-based molecules are structurally related to psychedelics like DMT and psilocybin, which are being researched for treating various psychiatric disorders.

What is the significance of Enveric’s focus on novel drug candidates?

Enveric aims to create novel molecules with improved pharmaceutical characteristics, potentially increasing their effectiveness in treating mental health issues.

What markets does Enveric Biosciences target with its drug development?

Enveric targets the mental health sector, focusing on conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety.