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29 Mar 2012

Seaside Therapeutics Obtains Patent for Autism Drug Candidate STX209

Seaside Therapeutics has obtained a US patent covering its lead product candidate STX209 for the improvement of social and communication functions in autism spectrum disorders.

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent covering the use of Seaside Therapeutics' lead product, STX209, for the improvement of social and communication functions in autism.

 

Autism spectrum disorders affect as many as one in 110 children and are characterised by problems with social interaction, difficulties with communication and obsessive interests.

 

Pre-clinical studies suggest that STX209 - an oral selective gamma-aminobutyric acid-B (GABA-B) receptor agonist - may help to improve function in individuals with autism spectrum disorders by normalising deficient inhibitory neurotransmission.

 

Seaside Therapeutics has already obtained orphan drug designation for STX209 in fragile X

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