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MSD-001

Generic Name
MSD-001

Pharma Companies Biohack Psychedelics for Safer Mental Health Therapies

• Pharmaceutical companies are developing next-generation psychedelic drugs like R-MDMA, aiming for safer psychotherapy treatments with fewer side effects. • Mindstate is using AI to understand how psychedelics affect the brain and has FDA approval for human trials of MSD-001 (Moxy), targeting specific serotonin receptors. • Companies are exploring synthetic versions of drugs like DMT to provide longer-lasting relief for depression, addressing the potential for unwanted "bad trips." • While trials may take years, the research marks a step forward for psychedelic therapy, with potential applications in treating conditions like PTSD and depression.

Mindstate's AI-Designed Psychedelic MSD-001 Receives FDA and EMA Nod for Human Trials

• Mindstate Design Labs has received FDA and EMA approval to begin Phase 1 human trials for its AI-designed psychedelic compound, MSD-001. • MSD-001 is designed to selectively target serotonin receptors, offering a more controlled and predictable psychoactive effect compared to traditional psychedelics. • The Phase 1 trials will assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of MSD-001 in healthy participants. • Mindstate's Osmanthus AI platform synthesizes extensive drug reports and biochemical data to design targeted states of consciousness, potentially expanding therapeutic applications.
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