Pasithea Therapeutics Signs CMC Development and Manufacturing Agreement for the Production of PAS-004
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: KTTA) (“Pasithea” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, research and development of innovative treatments for Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders, today announced its contract with WuXi STA, a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, to manufacture the active pharmaceutical ingredient (“API”) for Pasithea’s macrocyclic, next-generation MEK Inhibitor, PAS-004 (formerly CIP-137401).
- WuXi STA is recognized as an industry leader in “end-to-end” chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) services, for both API and finished dosage forms, with extensive expertise and track record for meeting global quality standards.
- “We are delighted to be working with WuXi STA, one of the largest and most well-respected Contract, Development, and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) in the world.
- We remain on track with PAS-004 development and look forward to our IND submission followed by the initiation of our Phase 1 clinical trial,” commented Pasithea CEO, Dr. Tiago Reis Marques.
- “WuXi STA has a proven track record of manufacturing success to FDA standards and we believe that their high-quality capabilities will support progression of our drug candidate into the clinic.