Enveric Biosciences Inc. saw a significant pre-market price increase of 11.21%, crossing above the 20-day SMA, amid a broader market decline with the Nasdaq-100 down 0.52% and the S&P 500 down 0.12%.
The surge is attributed to the company's receipt of a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent related to its EVM301 Series molecules, aimed at treating mental health disorders. This development is expected to enhance Enveric's product pipeline and reinforce its competitive position in the market, despite the overall market weakness.
This positive news reflects the company's ongoing commitment to innovation in the mental health space, potentially leading to increased investor confidence and future growth opportunities.
Enveric Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company. The Company is engaged in the development of neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders. Leveraging its discovery and development platform, the Psybrary platform, which houses proprietary information on the use and development of existing and novel molecules for specific mental health indications, the Company seeks to develop a robust intellectual property portfolio of drug candidates. Its lead molecule, EB-003, is a neuroplastogen designed to promote neuroplasticity, without inducing hallucinations, in patients suffering from difficult-to-address mental health disorders. The Company is focused on advancing EB-003 towards clinical trials for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders while out-licensing other Psybrary platform drug candidates to third-party licensees and advancing non-competitive market strategies for patient care.
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