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TuesdayJun 18, 2024 2:11 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Engages CRO for DehydraTECH GLP-1 Human Study

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced it has hired a contract research organization (“CRO”) to oversee execution of the company’s 12-week chronic study GLP-1-H24-4. The study will evaluate various DehydraTECH-GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) formulations and other treatments with efficacy objectives of weight loss, blood sugar reduction and more. “This study will be the most comprehensive and impactful GLP-1 investigation that Lexaria has ever undertaken,” said John Docherty, president of Lexaria. “The greatly expanded scope compared to our previous studies will allow us to investigate DehydraTECH-GLP-1 safety and efficacy over an extended treatment duration…

TuesdayJun 11, 2024 1:14 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM) Announces Participation at Upcoming Emerging Growth Conference

InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INM), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drug candidates, will be featured in this week’s Emerging Growth Conference. The conference is slated for June 12–13, 2024. According to the announcement, InMed Pharmaceuticals CEO Eric A. Adams will be presenting at the two-day event. During his presentation, Adams will provide a corporate overview of the company; the presentation will also include a Q&A session. Adams’ presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:45 p.m. EDT on June 13. An archived replay of the presentation will be available on the InMed Pharmaceuticals website.…

WednesdayJun 05, 2024 2:51 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Reports Completion of Dosing in Second Arm of Third GLP-1 Human Pilot Study

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, is reporting that the second round of dosing for all nine study participants in the second arm of its human pilot study #2 has been completed. The company anticipates completion of the final arm of the study, GLP-1-H24-2, in July. A three-arm, crossover investigation that compares three 7 mg semaglutide dose formulations, the study evaluates three doses: a positive control Rybelsus(R) swallowed tablet; DehydraTECH-semaglutide swallowed capsule; and for the first time ever, an in-mouth dissolvable DehydraTECH-semaglutide oral tablet. The study is designed to measure tolerability and side effects as well…

WednesdayMay 22, 2024 1:18 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Granted Two New US Patents in Hypertension, Epilepsy

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has received two new patent awards, bringing the company’s patent portfolio to 43 granted patents worldwide. According to the announcement, the company has been granted a patent in its patent family #21, “Compositions and Methods for Treating Hypertension.” The company noted that this is the third granted U.S. patent in this category and is regarding the company’s DehydraTECH(TM)-processed cannabidiol (“CBD”) and evidence of its ability to lower blood pressure in both acute dosing in hypertension as well as during a five-week study duration. In addition, Lexaria has received a granted patent…

FridayMay 17, 2024 2:51 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces Commencement of Dosing in Comprehensive GLP-1 Animal Study

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, reported that dosing has begun in its 12-week animal study, WEIGHT-A24-1. The study is designed to model diabetes treatment and weight-loss effects of DehydraTECH(TM)-processed glucagon-like peptide 1 drugs and DehydraTECH-processed cannabidiol (“CBD”), both alone and in combination in diabetic preconditioned rats. According to the announcement, several new areas of investigation are being explored in this study, including evaluating whether DehydraTECH-processed oral GLP-1 drugs are more effective than non-DehydraTECH-processed oral GLP-1 drugs in reaching brain tissue, improving weight loss and improving control of blood sugar. The study will also evaluate…

ThursdayMay 16, 2024 3:30 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Looking to Tap into Various Growing Markets

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has proven in numerous studies the ability of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology to increase bio-absorption compared to standard industry formulations, as well as reduce time of onset and deliver drugs more effectively across the blood-brain barrier. “DehydraTECH has a number of potential pharmaceutical applications, a testament to its versatility and overall effectiveness. The key factor that has played a role in its adoption is its unique ability to improve drug bioavailability, a critical marker and determinant of overall drug effectiveness,” a recent article reads. “With this technology, Lexaria…

FridayMay 10, 2024 2:47 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – CannaCon West to Propel Growth of Cannabis Industry in Western US

CannaCon, a leading conference company, is announcing the CannaCon West Albuquerque. The event is set to take place on May 17-18, 2024, at the stunning Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque. CannaCon West Albuquerque is one of several national CannaCon expos. It is designed to propel the growth of the cannabis industry in the western U.S., reverberate nationally, and create lasting value for years to come. According to the announcement, the two-day event paves the way to building a new industry paradigm in the western region of the U.S. by offering dynamic entrepreneurs expertise in raising seed capital, business and legal advice,…

WednesdayMay 08, 2024 2:15 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Begins Dosing of Human Pilot Study No. 2, GLP-1-H24-2

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, today announced that its second human pilot study, GLP-1-H24-2, is underway and the first dosing visit for all nine study participants has concluded. The three-arm, crossover study will compare three 7 mg semaglutide dose formulations: A positive control Rybelsus(R) swallowed tablet (already dosed); DehydraTECH-semaglutide swallowed capsules; and, for the first time ever, an in-mouth dissolvable DehydraTECH-semaglutide oral tablet. According to the announcement, the second DehydraTECH study arm will use a Rybelsus(R) composition processed with DehydraTECH that is compliant with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Inactive Ingredient Database…

MondayMay 06, 2024 3:07 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Launches New Research Program to Evaluate DehydraTECH-GLP-1 Drugs

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has announced an applied research program to evaluate certain molecular characteristics of DehydraTECH processed with the glucagon-peptide 1 (“GLP-1”) drug, semaglutide, related to its mode of action and performance. According to the announcement, the research will be conducted in partnership with the National Research Council of Canada (“NRC”). “We are excited about our partnership with the NRC for the mode of action molecular characterization of DehydraTECH-GLP-1 drugs. This work program could potentially provide data to assist Lexaria’s efforts in partnering with the pharmaceutical industry for the most rapid…

WednesdayMay 01, 2024 2:19 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces $4.7M Warrant Exercise Agreement

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has entered into a warrant exercise agreement with an existing accredited investor to exercise in full existing warrants. Specifically, the agreement is comprised of the purchase of 2,917,032 shares of common stock, as to 1,618,330 warrants exercised at an exercise price of $0.97 per share, and 1,298,702 warrants exercised at $2.185 per share; the shares and warrants were originally issued in October 2023 and February 2024, respectively. The company noted that following this exercise, there are no remaining warrants exercisable at $0.97 and 259,741 warrants unexercised at $2.185. According…

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