Lexaria Enters a Material Transfer Agreement for DehydraTECH Research

Rhea-AI Summary

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX)(NASDAQ:LEXXW) has entered into a Material Transfer Agreement with a pharmaceutical company, referred to as 'PharmaCo'. The agreement aims to evaluate Lexaria's DehydraTECH technology in a pre-clinical setting. Under the terms:

1. Lexaria will formulate and supply specific DehydraTECH compositions.
2. PharmaCo will conduct animal studies to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of these compositions.
3. PharmaCo has been granted a temporary exclusive license option for specific DehydraTECH concepts and formulations under examination.

The evaluation process is expected to be completed within approximately 6 months or less. This agreement represents a significant step for Lexaria in advancing its drug delivery platform technology.

Positive

• Potential for expanding DehydraTECH technology applications
• Collaboration with a pharmaceutical company for pre-clinical evaluation
• Temporary exclusive license option granted, indicating industry interest

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• None.

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 3, 2024 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX)(NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms announces that it has entered into a Material Transfer Agreement with a pharmaceutical company ("PharmaCO") to evaluate Lexaria's DehydraTECH^TM technology in a pre-clinical setting.

Under the terms of the agreement, Lexaria is responsible for formulation and supply of certain DehydraTECH compositions. The pharmacokinetics of DehydraTECH compositions will be evaluated in animal studies. Lexaria has awarded to PharmaCO a temporary exclusive license option limited to specific DehydraTECH concepts and formulations under examination. The work should be complete within roughly 6 months or less.

About Lexaria Bioscience Corp. & DehydraTECH

DehydraTECH™ is Lexaria's patented drug delivery formulation and processing platform technology which improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) enter the bloodstream through oral delivery. Since 2016, Lexaria has developed and investigated DehydraTECH with a variety of beneficial molecules in oral and topical formats. DehydraTECH has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to increase bio-absorption and has also evidenced an ability to deliver some drugs more effectively across the blood brain barrier, which Lexaria believes to be of particular importance for centrally active compounds. Lexaria operates a licensed in-house research laboratory and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with 46 patents granted and many patents pending worldwide. For more information, please visit www.lexariabioscience.com.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes forward-looking statements. Statements as such term is defined under applicable securities laws. These statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements by the company relating the Company's ability to carry out research initiatives, receive regulatory approvals or grants or experience positive effects or results from any research or study. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company's best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that the Company will actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements. As such, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation and regulatory approvals, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition, scientific discovery, the patent application and approval process, potential adverse effects arising from the testing or use of products utilizing the DehydraTECH technology, the Company's ability to maintain existing collaborations and realize the benefits thereof, delays or cancellations of planned R&D that could occur related to pandemics or for other reasons, and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company's public announcements and periodic filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR. The Company provides links to third-party websites only as a courtesy to readers and disclaims any responsibility for the thoroughness, accuracy or timeliness of information at third-party websites. There is no assurance that any of Lexaria's postulated uses, benefits, or advantages for the patented and patent-pending technology will in fact be realized in any manner or in any part. No statement herein has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lexaria-associated products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or links to third-party websites contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

INVESTOR CONTACT:

George Jurcic - Head of Investor Relations
ir@lexariabioscience.com
Phone: 250-765-6424, ext 202

SOURCE: Lexaria Bioscience Corp.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Lexaria's Material Transfer Agreement with PharmaCo?

The agreement aims to evaluate Lexaria's DehydraTECH technology in a pre-clinical setting through animal studies conducted by PharmaCo.

How long is the evaluation process expected to take for Lexaria's DehydraTECH technology?

The evaluation process is expected to be completed within approximately 6 months or less.

What are Lexaria's responsibilities in the Material Transfer Agreement?

Lexaria is responsible for formulating and supplying certain DehydraTECH compositions for the evaluation.

What type of license has Lexaria granted to PharmaCo in this agreement?

Lexaria has granted PharmaCo a temporary exclusive license option to specific DehydraTECH concepts and formulations under examination.