Enveric Biosciences Unveils EVM401 Series of Compounds with New U.S. Patent

New patent for mescaline derivative compounds broadens Enveric’s potential to develop neuroplastogen therapeutics for addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders

Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) (“Enveric” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 12,195,439 (the ‘439 patent) on January 14, 2025.

Entitled “Cl-Substituted Isopropylamine Fused Heterocyclic Mescaline Derivatives,” the ‘439 patent is the first Enveric patent to be issued for its new EVM401 Series. Further development of the EVM401 Series of compounds is intended to broaden Enveric’s pipeline with additional non-hallucinogenic molecules and strengthen its ability to target addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders for patients with limited options. Preliminary testing of the EVM401 series of compounds and their metabolites has demonstrated unique patterns of brain receptor modulation emerging from the compounds’ distinct molecular structures.

Specifically, preliminary data suggest that these mescaline derivative compounds may interact with a variety of important neurological receptors, including the α2A adrenergic receptor (ADRA2A), the 5-HT2C receptor, and the dopamine transporter (DAT). ADRA2A agonists are known to help manage the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and treat conditions such as ADHD, while the 5-HT2C receptor is an emerging therapeutic target in the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases, including substance use disorders, anxiety and depression. Notably, DAT is also an important target in the treatment of substance use disorders.

“Enveric is pleased to have secured this foundational U.S. patent and is excited for the potential of the EVM401 Series,” said Dr. Joseph Tucker, CEO of Enveric. “While our corporate and development strategy is focused squarely on preparing for the Investigational New Drug application for EB-003, we continue to explore opportunities to expand our development pipeline in order to build shareholder value.”

About Enveric Biosciences

Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of novel neuroplastogenic small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders. Leveraging its unique discovery and development platform, the Psybrary™, which houses proprietary information on the use and development of existing and novel molecules for specific mental health indications, Enveric seeks to develop a robust intellectual property portfolio of novel drug candidates. Enveric’s lead molecule, EB-003, is intended to offer a first-in-class, new approach to the treatment of difficult-to-address mental health disorders, mediated by the promotion of neuroplasticity and without also inducing hallucinations in the patient. Enveric is focused on advancing EB-003 towards clinical trials for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders while out-licensing all other novel, patented Psybrary™ drug candidates to third-party licensees advancing non-competitive market strategies for patient care. Enveric is headquartered in Naples, FL with offices in Cambridge, MA and Calgary, AB Canada. For more information, please visit www.enveric.com.

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