TRANSLATING BIOLOGICAL INSIGHTS INTO INNOVATIVE THERAPIES

Praxis Bioresearch is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutic approaches for neurological conditions, specifically targeting ADHD and apathy in Alzheimer's Disease.

PRX-P4-003: Our Lead Development Candidate

PRX-P4-003 is an innovative oral prodrug designed to selectively deliver (-)-fencamfamine, the active isomer of fencamfamine. This unique compound is expected to combine the best properties of current ADHD treatments: robust dopamine reuptake inhibition (like methylphenidate) with mild dopamine release (like amphetamine), while offering extended duration of action and no monoamine oxidase inhibition. This balanced therapeutic profile with built-in abuse deterrence represents a promising advance in ADHD treatment.

Potential to be first Schedule IV stimulant alternative in ADHD, offering improved safety, efficacy and easier access than current Schedule II stimulants.

  • Activated by pancreatic lipase in the gut
  • Once-a-day oral dosing (~15 hours duration)
  • Built-in abuse deterrence due to gut specific activation mechanism
  • "Composition of Matter" patents with PTE to early 2040's
  • Potentially alleviating stimulant therapy challenges
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PRX-P4-003 activation mechanism

Addressing Critical Patient Needs

379M+

People affected globally by ADHD and apathy in AD

  • 144-160M children with ADHD worldwide
  • 201.5M adults affected by ADHD globally
  • 22-34M people with apathy in AD worldwide
Innovation

First novel stimulant alternative in 4 decades

  • Unique balanced mechanism
  • Enhanced safety profile
  • Once-daily convenience
First-in-Class

Potential first approved therapy for apathy in AD

  • No currently approved treatments
  • Affects 40-60% of AD patients globally
  • Growing to 55-70M patients by 2050

Led by Experienced Leadership

Our team brings decades of combined experience in neuroscience, drug development, and clinical research.

Sandeep Patil, PhD MD

CEO & Cofounder

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William Z. Potter, MD PhD

Chief Scientific Advisor

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Rick Winningham

Cofounder and Strategic Advisor

CEO of Theravance Biopharma

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With additional guidance from leading experts including Prof. Valentino Stella (Inventor and Prodrug Expert) and Adam Levy (Director, CFO of Mineralys).

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