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Silo Pharma Granted U.S. Patent for Novel Intranasal Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
SARASOTA, FL, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILO) (“Silo” or the “Company”), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company
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[{"type":"text","content":"SARASOTA, FL, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILO) (“Silo” or the “Company”), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel therapeutics and drug delivery systems, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued an Issue Notification for our previously filed patent application (No. 17/954,864) titled “Pharmacological Prophylactics Against Stress-Induced Affective Disorders in Females.” The projected patent number is 12,239,614 and the issue date of such patent will be March 4, 2025. The patent reinforces protection for Silo’s lead asset, SPC-15, an intranasal treatment targeting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The patent includes newly added claims to U.S. Patent 11,491,120, which was issued to Silo in November 2022. “Strategic IP and patent expansion is key to advancing our lead asset SPC-15 to clinical trials and creating value for our full pipeline of novel assets,” said Eric Weisblum, CEO of Silo. “This new patent further supports our collaborative research with Columbia University and expands coverage for SPC-15.” Silo announced the USPTO’s Notice of Allowance for the new patent in January 2025. About SPC-15 SPC-15 is an intranasal serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist aimed at treating stress-induced psychiatric disorders such as PTSD and anxiety. With its potential eligibility for the FDA’s streamlined 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway, SPC-15 offers a promising approach to accelerate the approval process. Silo Pharma is collaborating with Columbia University to conduct preclinical studies and has exclusive global rights to the development and commercialization of SPC-15. About Silo Pharma Silo Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: SILO) is a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing underserved conditions, including stress-induced psychiatric disorders, chronic pain, and central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The Company’s portfolio includes innovative programs such as SPC-15 for PTSD, SP-26 for fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and preclinical assets targeting Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Silo’s research is conducted in collaboration with leading universities and laboratories. silopharma.com Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains \"forward-looking statements\" within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of t...