NetworkNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDA
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NetworkNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) Reports Positive Preclinical Data on PH94B’s Mechanism of Action
VistaGen (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, today announced new in vitro electrophysiology data. According to the update, the data demonstrate that the mechanism of action of PH94B, the intranasal neuroactive steroid the company is preparing for Phase 3 development as a potential acute rapid-onset treatment of anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder, does not involve direct activation of GABA-A receptors, in distinct contrast to the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines (“benzos”), which act as direct positive modulators of GABA-A receptors. “We are very pleased with the results of these studies that suggest PH94B’s mechanism of action may not have benzodiazepine-like side effects, such as sedation and cognitive impairment, or abuse liability,” stated VistaGen CEO Shawn K. Singh. “While benzodiazepines provide relief for many Americans struggling with anxiety, their extremely risky safety profile does not lend itself to long term use. The mechanism of action contributes to the safety profile. As we have seen in Phase 2 clinical studies, while PH94B is able to produce rapid-onset benzo-like, anti-anxiety effects, this study demonstrates that PH94B does not have a benzo-like mechanism of action. As we approach Phase 3 development of PH94B, especially given the FDA’s recent public announcement about safety concerns associated with benzo use, these new data make us even more excited about PH94B’s potential to change lives without the risky side effects and safety concerns of benzos.”
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VistaGen (NASDAQ: VTGN), a biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, today announced new in vitro electrophysiology data. According to the update, the data demonstrate that the mechanism of action of PH94B, the intranasal neuroactive steroid the company is preparing for Phase 3 development as a potential acute rapid-onset treatment of anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder, does not involve direct activation of GABA-A receptors, in distinct contrast to the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines (“benzos”), which act as direct positive modulators of GABA-A receptors. “We are very pleased with the results of these studies that suggest PH94B’s mechanism of action may not have benzodiazepine-like side effects, such as sedation and cognitive impairment, or abuse liability,” stated VistaGen CEO Shawn K. Singh. “While benzodiazepines provide relief for many Americans struggling with anxiety, their extremely risky safety profile does not lend itself to long term use. The mechanism of action contributes to the safety profile. As we have seen in Phase 2 clinical studies, while PH94B is able to produce rapid-onset benzo-like, anti-anxiety effects, this study demonstrates that PH94B does not have a benzo-like mechanism of action. As we approach Phase 3 development of PH94B, especially given the FDA’s recent public announcement about safety concerns associated with benzo use, these new data make us even more excited about PH94B’s potential to change lives without the risky side effects and safety concerns of benzos.”
Please see full disclaimers on the NetworkNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by NNW, wherever published or re-published: http://NNW.fm/Disclaimer
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