Eli Lilly acquires AtaiBeckley to advance psychedelic depression treatment
What happened
Eli Lilly and Company completed the acquisition of drugmaker AtaiBeckley. AtaiBeckley is conducting clinical trials on bufotenin, a psychedelic compound, for treating depression. In phase 2b trials, low and high doses of the drug helped over 34% of participants who had depression and had not responded to previous antidepressants.
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Why it matters
The acquisition supports Eli Lilly and Company's expansion into psychedelic and neuroscience pipelines. Bufotenin is being studied as a potential new treatment for depression, a disorder that affects roughly one in six American adults.
Eli Lilly and Company is expanding into psychedelic and neuroscience pipelines, adding late-stage psychedelic assets through acquisition.
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Who's involved
- Eli Lilly and CompanyAmerican pharmaceutical company expanding its neuroscience pipeline through acquisition
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Eli Lilly and Company
American pharmaceutical company