InMed featured in Benzinga on May 6, 2024
Excerpt from article:
Whether due to an aging population or overall population growth, cases of Alzheimer’s are increasing. As it stands, nearly seven million Americans suffer from this disease that attacks memory and cognitive functions. By 2050, that’s forecast to reach close to 13 million people. The costs associated with treating Alzheimer’s and dementia are projected to swell to $1 trillion by 2050 from $360 billion today. Alzheimer’s is the fifth leading cause of death for people 65 and older.
There are several treatments on the market, but they focus on addressing the symptoms rather than repairing and regenerating the damaged neurons. Some drugs and treatments may slow the progression of cognitive decline, but none can reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s.
That may change thanks to companies like InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The leader in cannabinoid and cannabinoid analogs pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercialization has identified a rare cannabinoid to treat Alzheimer’s. Named INM-901 and based on early preclinical research, the cannabinoid analog showed potential to target several biological pathways associated with Alzheimer’s, providing neuroprotection to the brain neurons and improving neuronal function.
Fighting Alzheimer’s With Cannabinoids
Recent in vivo studies have shown that INM-901 can improve cognitive function and memory, locomotor activity, anxiety-based behavior, sound awareness and neuronal function. INM-901 also displayed neuroprotective effects by reducing cell death in an amyloid-beta-induced cytotoxicity study. Most recently, the company announced additional preclinical data demonstrating INM-901’s positive pharmacological effects.
Read the full article at Benzinga.
