Annovis Bio: Novel Approach to Neurodegeneration with Positive Phase 2 Data
Mar. 26, 2021
Annovis Bio is a clinical-stage, drug platform company addressing neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s in Down Syndrome (AD-DS). Annovis is believed to be the only company developing a drug for AD, PD and AD-DS that inhibits more than one neurotoxic protein and improves the information highway of the nerve cell, known as axonal transport. When this information flow is impaired, the nerve cell gets sick and dies. The company expects its treatment to improve memory loss and dementia associated with AD and AD-DS, as well as body and brain function in PD. Annovis has an ongoing Phase 2a study in AD patients and a second Phase 2a study in early PD and early AD patients. Interim data from this trial showed improved speed and coordination PD patients. Additional interim data is expected in the second quarter 2021 with final data anticipated in July 2021.
