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COMPASS Pathways acquires IP portfolio of novel psychedelic compounds and prodrugs

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The substances covered in the IP portfolio include a variety of psychedelic and empathogenic compounds, some of which are prodrugs - pharmacologically inactive compounds which are metabolised inside the body to produce an active drug.

Key Points: 
  • The substances covered in the IP portfolio include a variety of psychedelic and empathogenic compounds, some of which are prodrugs - pharmacologically inactive compounds which are metabolised inside the body to produce an active drug.
  • The new substances include novel derivatives of known compounds, increasing the confidence in therapeutic effects and safety profile while offering optimised characteristics.
  • Lars Wilde, Chief Business Officer, President and Co-founder, COMPASS Pathways, said: We are delighted to be working with Matthias and MiHKAL GmbH.
  • This agreement will strengthen and expand our IP and development portfolio with new compounds.