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ABX-002 is a novel, orally administered, potent, and selective thyroid hormone beta agonist, which is investigated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
ABX-002 is an orally administered, potent, selective thyroid hormone beta (TRβ) agonist that is brain enhanced, demonstrates target engagement in brain regions associated with depression.
Autobahn has acquired global rights to ASP3652, a novel oral peripherally restricted fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitor from Astellas Pharma. ASP3652 complements Autobahn’s brain-targeting chemistry platform, which uses FAAH-mediated prodrug conversions.
Administration of ABX-002 resulted in potent and on-target responses in preclinical models of AMN and support company's continued advancement of ABX-002 toward clinical evaluation for the treatment of people with this rare and very difficult disease.
Autobahn has gained alignment with FDA on the initial Phase 1a/b clinical trial protocol for ABX-002 as a monotherapy treatment for a rare neurological disorder, adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN).
Proceeds will be used to advance Autobahn’s lead program candidate, ABX-002, a thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist therapy for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN).