Suven Life Sciences begins clinical trial of anti-depressant
New Delhi: Drug firm Suven Life Sciences announced initiation of phase 1 clinical trial and first dosing of a chemical entity intended for the treatment of a major depressive disorder.
In a BSE filing, Suven Life Sciences said its NCESUVN- 911, a “novel chemical entity intended for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) has initiated Phase 1 development and first dosing... and the topline results from the study is expected during the quarter January-March 2018".
Suven Life CEO Venkat Jasti said: “Progression of SUVN-911 into phase 1 clinical development is a significant achievement in enhancing our clinical pipeline beyond Dementia into mental illness arena, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).”
Suven Life said the global antidepressant market is valued over $20 billion.
Suven Life Sciences shares were trading 1.01 per cent up at Rs. 75.80 on BSE in morning trade.
anti-depressantClinical Trialdementiamajor depressive disordersNCESUVN- 911Suven Life SciencesVenkat Jasti
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