Mira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · NASDAQ:MIRA
Mira Pharmaceuticals — Investor Presentation (April 2026)
56 slides from Mira Pharmaceuticals's investor presentation, April 2026
Slide 1: Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA
NASDAQ: MIRA April 2026 ©2023 MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA
Slide 2: Management
Management Erez Aminov Itzchak Angel, PhD Chief Executive Officer & Executive Chairman Chief Scientific Advisor ► Biotechnology executive with a track record of advancing drug candidates from preclinical ► Over 40 years of experience in guiding medical, pharmaceutical, drug, and development through
Slide 3: Corporate Overview
Corporate Overview We are MIRA Pharmaceuticals— advancing a differentiated pipeline of oral therapies for neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders. Built on safety and efficacy, our programs target high-value markets with significant unmet need and strong clinical demand. Our pipeline i
Slide 4: Our Pipeline
Our Pipeline Indications Pre-Clinical Phase-I Phase-II Chemo-Induced Peripheral Ketamir-2 Neuropathy (CIPN) Mira-55 Inflammatory Pain Obesity SKNY-1 Smoking Cessation Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA 3
Slide 5: Ketamir-2: A Novel Oral Approach to Treating Neuropathic Pain
Ketamir-2: A Novel Oral Approach to Treating Neuropathic Pain An advanced ketamine analog with fewer side effects, better safety, and clinical-stage momentum. What is Ketamir-2? • A next-generation oral ketamine analog with improved bioavailability, selectivity, and safety profile, specifically engi
Slide 6: Neuropathic Pain: High Prevalence, Low Satisfaction, and Urgent Demand
Key Therapeutic Area Neuropathic Pain: High Prevalence, Low Satisfaction, and Urgent Demand An underserved patient population where existing treatments fall short — and the risk of addiction runs high. • Widespread and Costly Neuropathic pain affects 7–10% of the population globally, often linked to
Slide 7: TRD & PTSD: High Prevalence, Limited Options, and Urgent Demand
Key Therapeutic Area Treatment Resistance Depression (TRD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): High Prevalence, Limited Options, and Urgent Demand An underserved patient population where existing treatments fall short — and safe, effective options remain scarce. Widespread and Costly: • TRD aff
Slide 8: Ketamir-2: CMC
Ketamir-2: CMC Simple and scalable process for drug substance and drug product production. Drug Substance Manufacturing Process • Simple, high yield drug substance synthesis • Source for Starting Material of high quality established and approved. • No impurities over 0.10% originated from Starting m
Slide 9: Ketamir-2: Pharmacology Precision Targeting at the NMDA Receptor
Ketamir-2: Pharmacology Precision Targeting at the NMDA Receptor — Without the Collateral Effects A novel oral NMDA antagonist with selective PCP-site binding and none of ketamine’s psychomimetic baggage. • Low-Affinity, Highly Selective NMDA Modulation Ketamir-2 acts as a low- affinity antagonist a
Slide 10: Ketamir-2: CNS Differentiation Without Hyperlocomotion or Euphoria
Ketamir-2: Pharmacology CNS Differentiation Without Hyperlocomotion or Euphoria Unlike ketamine, Ketamir-2 does not induce hyperactivity — a key signal of reduced psychomimetic liability. • Clinical locomotor activity testing confirms no increase in spontaneous movement with oral or injected Ketamir
Slide 11: Validated Rodent Model for Neuropathic Pain Evaluation
Ketamir-2: Pharmacology Validated Rodent Model for Neuropathic Pain Evaluation The Chung Model simulates clinically relevant nerve injury to assess therapeutic effects in neuropathic pain. • Surgical Procedure- Ligation of L5 and L6 spinal nerves induces partial nerve injury, mimicking human neuropa
Slide 12: Ketamir-2 Demonstrates Potent Pain Relief in Validated Animal Models
Ketamir-2 Demonstrates Potent Pain Relief in Validated Animal Models Effective across sexes, models, and doses — with statistically significant reversal of neuropathic pain. • Chung Model (Rats): - Male and female rats with spinal nerve ligation • Ketamir-2 produced dose-dependent reversal of allody
Slide 13: PTX-Induced Neuropathy Model in Mice
Ketamir-2: Pharmacology PTX-Induced Neuropathy Model in Mice Validates Mechanical Allodynia Development A chemotherapy-induced pain model mimicking clinical neuropathic symptoms—enabling evaluation of therapeutic interventions in a controlled, time-specific window. • Model Overview: Paclitaxel (PTX)
Slide 14: Ketamir-2 Produces Dose-Dependent Pain Reversal in Mice Post-PTX Treatment
Ketamir-2 Produces Dose-Dependent Pain Reversal in Mice Post-PTX Treatment Following paclitaxel-induced neuropathy, Ketamir-2 demonstrated significant and progressive pain relief starting at 30mg/kg PO, with complete reversal to baseline levels at 100–300mg/kg—outperforming Gabapentin in this valida
Slide 15: Antidepressant-Like Behavior Without Stimulant Effects
Ketamir-2: Pharmacology Promotes Antidepressant-Like Behavior Without Stimulant Effects Demonstrates increased movement and velocity without hyperactivity — mirroring classical antidepressant responses in the Open Field Test • Open Field Test is a validated model for screening antidepressant and anx
Slide 16: Ketamir-2 Shows Anxiolytic-Like Effects in Elevated Plus Maze
Ketamir-2 Shows Anxiolytic-Like Effects in Elevated Plus Maze Demonstrates increased movement and time in center — consistent with reduced anxiety and enhanced exploratory behavior • Elevated Plus Maze is a classical assay used to assess anxiolytic and antidepressant activity based on exploratory be
Slide 17: ADME Shows Superior Oral Bioavailability and Brain Penetration Potential
Ketamir-2: ADME Shows Superior Oral Bioavailability and Brain Penetration Potential Not a substrate of P-gp efflux transporter — enabling improved absorption and CNS exposure compared to ketamine • Caco-2 assay results confirm Ketamir-2 is not a substrate for P- glycoprotein (P-gp), unlike ketamine.
Slide 18: Ketamir-2: ADME
Ketamir-2: ADME Rapidly absorbed and metabolized to active Nor-Ketamir • Ketamir-2 pamoate in a specific 2-hydroxypropyl-beta- cyclodextrin(HP-β-CD formulation is rapidly absorbed • It is metabolized to the Nor-Ketamir metabolite with has similar pcp-site activity and selectivity as Ketamir-2 • Nor-
Slide 19: Ketamir-2: ADME
Ketamir-2: ADME In Rats, females have higher levels of Ketamir-2 and Nor-Ketamir. Not seen in dogs. • Female rats have a higher level of Ketamir-2 and Nor-Ketamir than males (Cmax of 127 and 1620 ng/ml Ketamir-2, and 1930 and 3790 ng/ml Nor-Ketamir, for males and females respectively) • No kinetic s
Slide 20: Ketamir-2: Toxicology
Ketamir-2: Toxicology Excellent safety and toxicology profile • Ketamir-2 was found to be highly selective across a broad receptor, enzymes and channels panel • Non-mutagenic, non-genotoxic in standard assays • Not neurotoxic in NMDA specific neurotoxicity study • NOAELs: 300 mg/kg/day in rats; 200
Slide 21: Ketamir-2 Preclinical Summary
Ketamir-2 Preclinical Summary: Clinical Profile Supports Further Development Mechanistically selective, orally bioavailable, and non-genotoxic — with consistent activity across models of depression, anxiety, and neuropathic pain Chemistry & Formulation (CMC) • Ketamir-2 is a stable crystalline analo
Slide 22: Ketamir-2: Clinical
Ketamir-2: Clinical Completed phase 1 study demonstrating favorable safety and tolerability across doses up to 600mg; Advancing toward Phase 2a Design: • Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-center Phase | trial (MIRA- 001) assessing safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of oral
Slide 23: Phase-I Results: Human Plasma Levels of Ketamir-2 and Nor-Ketamir
Phase-I Results: Human Plasma Levels of Ketamir-2 and Nor-Ketamir Ketamir-2 Nor-Ketamir Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA 22
Slide 24: Phase-I Results: Key PK Parameters
Phase-I Results: Key PK Parameters Ketamir-2 Nor-Ketamir Ketamir-2 Nor-Ketamir Ketamir-2 Nor-Ketamir Dose Cmax (ng/ml) Tmax (h) T1/2 (h) (mg/day) 50 22.7±2.72 73.9±2.1 1±0.2 1.1±0.2 2.1±.6 8.5±0.8 150 59.6±15.8 210.0±18.9 1.1±0.3 1.7±0.3 2.0±0.5 6.5±1.1 300 111.6±18.0 349±19.6 1.6±0.2 1.9±0.3 3.6±0.
Slide 25: Phase-I Results: Conclusions
Phase-I Results: Conclusions • No safety concerns Absorption of Ketamir-2 in human subjects is rapid and dose-proportional with relatively short half-life (2-5 hours) • Metabolism into nor-Ketamir is rapid, with similar Tmax of the parent compound and the metabolite • Plasma levels (Cmax) of nor-Ket
Slide 26: Clinical Development Timeline and Upcoming Milestones
Ketamir-2: Clinical Clinical Development Timeline and Upcoming Milestones Q1 2026 Q2 2026 Q2 2027 Phase 1 Completed Phase 2a Initiation (CIPN) Phase 2/3 Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA 25
Slide 27: Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation
Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation Topical hydrophobic formulation for Ketamir-2 were developed • Ketamir-2 was developed in three different oily formulations for topical administration • Formulations B and C had the best In Vitro Release testing (IVRT) values Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA 26
Slide 28: Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation
Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation Topical hydrophobic formulation is effective in reducing pain behavior in the formalin test in mice • Ketamir-2 cream in two formulations was applied to mice paws 30 minutes before and just prior to formalin administration into the paw • Formalin administration produce
Slide 29: Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation
Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation Topical hydrophobic formulation #C is effective in reducing pain behavior in the formalin test in mice. Efficacy on both early and late phases and in two tests with better or similar to injected morphine Paw Licking Paw Lifting Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA 28
Slide 30: Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation
Ketamir-2: Topical Formulation Topical hydrophobic formulation #C is effective in reducing pain behavior in the formalin test in mice – view of the whole-time profile Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA 29
Slide 31: Ketamir-2 Development Pathway Toward Phase IIa
Ketamir-2 Development Pathway Toward Phase IIa A strong foundation from clinical and Phase 1 data supports rapid advancement into neuropathy patients. Market Opportunity (global pain): CIPN (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy): • Pain therapeutics market expected to exceed $120B • CIPN occur
Slide 32: Development Pathway Toward Phase IIa in CIPN
Ketamir-2 Development Pathway Toward Phase IIa in CIPN A strong foundation from clinical and Phase 1 data supports rapid advancement into neuropathy patients. FDA IND USA IND obtained enabling Phase IIa trials Phase 1 Mira-001 completed Phase IIa CIPN study initiation Q2 2026 Safety Endpoints AE/SAE
Slide 33: Strategic Partnership Opportunity: Ketamir-2
Strategic Partnership Opportunity: Ketamir-2 Objective License, co-develop, or acquire Ketamir-2 to accelerate development in CIPN, neuropathic pain and unlock expansion across depression, PTSD and topical pain treatment. Partner Value Access to > $120B global pain therapeutics market First-in-class
Slide 34: What is MIRA-55?
What is MIRA-55? Key Differentiating Factors THC MIRA-55 • Schedule 1, which means no • Pure Synthetic accepted medical purpose • Based on animal model studies, • Negative side effects better side effect profile (e.g. decreased anxiety across the dose • Legal/regulatory hurdles range, improved rathe
Slide 35: MIRA-55 Reduces Inflammatory Pain
MIRA-55 Reduces Inflammatory Pain In the formalin test, rats treated with MIRA-55 had a lower sensitivity to pressure — a clear sign of reduced inflammatory pain • Validated Model: The formalin test is a known inflammatory test in rodents • Improved Behavior: MIRA-55 significantly reduced the sensit
Slide 36: MIRA-55 Reduces Anxiety Without Sedation or Intoxication
MIRA-55 Reduces Anxiety Without Sedation or Intoxication In the Elevated Plus Maze, mice treated with MIRA-55 spent more time exploring open areas — a clear sign of reduced anxiety — without showing signs of sedation. • Validated Model: The Elevated Plus Maze tests anxiety by measuring time spent in
Slide 37: MIRA-55 Shows Significant Pain Relief in Thermal Sensitivity Model
MIRA-55 Shows Significant Pain Relief in Thermal Sensitivity Model Mice treated with MIRA-55 took longer to react to heat — a clear sign of reduced pain sensitivity compared to placebo. • Validated Model: Mice were placed on a heated plate and observed for paw-lift response time • Reduced Pain Sensi
Slide 38: MIRA-55 Enhances Memory Recall in Contextual Fear Conditioning
MIRA-55 Enhances Memory Recall in Contextual Fear Conditioning In a validated cognitive model, MIRA-55 significantly improved memory performance — suggesting enhanced associative learning with no sedative tradeoffs. • Model Overview: Mice were trained to associate a chamber with a mild shock; freezi
Slide 39: Regulatory Pathway to Commercialization
Regulatory Pathway to Commercialization To develop, MIRA-55 as a commercialization asset, we are proceeding on a well-established regulatory pathway designed to establish its safety and efficacy 1 2 Clinical Testing Clinical Trials Focus on clinical testing Clinical testing and trials including gene
Slide 40: A Next-Generation Approach to Obesity & Smoking Cessation
A Next-Generation Approach to Obesity & Smoking Cessation Unlocking metabolic and behavioral health innovation through SKNY-1 • Oral small molecule THCV analog with non-controlled status • Multi-mechanistic profile: CB1 antagonist, CB2 partial agonist, MAO-B inhibition Designed to address obesity, s
Slide 41: The Endocannabinoid System: A Master Regulator of Metabolism and Craving
The Endocannabinoid System: A Master Regulator of Metabolism and Craving CB1 and CB2 receptors influence appetite, insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and reward — making them ideal targets for obesity and addiction. • CB1 and CB2 receptors are found throughout the brain Appetite Body • Insulin R
Slide 42: Multi-Target Mechanism to Address Complex Metabolic and Behavioral Conditions
Multi-Target Mechanism to Address Complex Metabolic and Behavioral Conditions SKNY-1’s unique combination of activities enables broad therapeutic coverage across obesity, addiction, and metabolic dysregulation. • CB1 Antagonism (biased) : Reduces appetite, body weight, and craving by dampening centr
Slide 43: SKNY-1: A Low Potency, Biased CB1 Antagonist
SKNY-1: A Low Potency, Biased CB1 Antagonist SKNY-1 exhibits pathway-selective CB1 modulation, offering a differentiated mechanism versus traditional cannabinoid compounds. • No β-arrestin activation: SKNY-1 does not stimulate β-arrestin pathways, reducing potential side effects. • G-Protein activit
Slide 44: SKNY-1: A Low Potency, Biased CB1 Antagonist
SKNY-1: A Low Potency, Biased CB1 Antagonist SKNY-1 blocks CB1-agonist induced anxiogenic effect in Zebrafish, while Rimonabant potentiates it • CB1 antagonist activity: At high concentrations, the CB1 agonist CP-55940 induces anxiogenic activity in zebra fish, expressed as an increase in the time s
Slide 45: SKNY-1: Tackling Obesity with a Differentiated Mechanism
SKNY-1: Tackling Obesity with a Differentiated Mechanism Designed to modulate appetite and metabolism without the psychiatric baggage of first-generation CB1 blockers. • Selective modulation of CB1 receptor without β-arrestin activation — may reduce CNS-related side effects • Demonstrates partial ag
Slide 46: Avoiding the Pitfalls of First-Generation CB1 Blockers
Avoiding the Pitfalls of First-Generation CB1 Blockers Designed to retain metabolic benefit while minimizing psychiatric burden Earlier CB1 blockers like Rimonabant were effective in reducing weight and improving metabolic parameters — but failed due to CNS-related psychiatric side effects (e.g., de
Slide 47: MAO-B Inhibition: Enhancing Motivation and Reducing Craving
MAO-B Inhibition: Enhancing Motivation and Reducing Craving SKNY-1 selectively and weakly inhibits MAO-B — supporting dopaminergic tone with minimal CNS risk. Low-Affinity, Selective MAO-B Inhibition: • SKNY-1 inhibits MAO-B (EC₅₀ ≈ 300 µM) with minimal effect on MAO-A (EC₅₀ > 1000 µM), avoiding off
Slide 48: Preclinical Profile of SKNY-1: Concentration-Dependent Pharmacology
Preclinical Profile of SKNY-1: Concentration-Dependent Pharmacology SKNY-1 exhibits distinct activity across CB1, CB2, and MAO-B targets depending on dose level, supporting its role as a multifunctional, biased modulator. • CB2 Agonism: Strong activation at low concentrations (1– 10µM), with reduced
Slide 49: SKNY-1's Multi-Tissue Action
SKNY-1’s Multi-Tissue Action: A Coordinated Strategy for Obesity and Addiction A single compound influencing central and peripheral targets — uniting metabolic, behavioral, and inflammatory control. • Brain: Modulates CB1 and inhibits MAO-B, impacting appetite regulation, reward signaling, and dopam
Slide 50: Obesity and Craving Model in Zebra Fish
Obesity and Craving Model in Zebra Fish Body weight changes without muscle density changes • SKNY-1 was recently studied in an obesity and craving model in Zebra fish in collaboration with Pentagrit using MC4R strain -ObZebrafish [Ob42 Strain-mc4r(G894C) was used • Adult zebrafish have been exposed
Slide 51: Obesity and Craving Model in Zebra Fish
Obesity and Craving Model in Zebra Fish Cholesterol regulation • At both studied doses, a marked decrease in cholesterol and LDL levels and a marked increase in HDL levels were observed. • These changes brought the respective levels towards wild-type levels . Investor Presentation | Nasdaq: MIRA 5
Slide 52: Obesity and Craving Model in Zebra Fish
Obesity and Craving Model in Zebra Fish Appetite and craving for food and nicotine regulation • Several parameters related to high calorie food and nicotine craving were evaluated. • A marked, dose dependent decrease of high calorie and nicotine craving was observed, with highly significant decrease
Slide 53: Advancing SKNY-1 Toward Strategic Partnership and Clinical Validation
Advancing SKNY-1 Toward Strategic Partnership and Clinical Validation Differentiated science, druggable profile, and commercial opportunity converge in SKNY-1 • Highly differentiated THCV-analog small molecule with CB1/CB2/MAO-B selectivity Multi-mechanistic action addresses both metabolic and behav
Slide 54: Ketamir-2 IP Protection
KETAMIR-2 IP PROTECTION Intellectual property protection for KETAMIR-2 • Worldwide patent protection is pending for Ketamir-2 and its therapeutic uses • WO 2024/191676 A1, “Antidepressant Compounds, Pharmaceutical Compositions, and Methods of Treating Depression and Other Disorders” • MIRA is the ex
Slide 55: Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights KETAMIR-2 MIRA-55 SKNY-1 Ketamir-2 is a novel oral ketamine analog MIRA-55 is a THC analog designed to SKNY-1 is a THCV analog with CB1 antagonist, CB2 partial with improved bioavailability, CNS treat inflammatory pain, reduce anxiety, and enhance agonist, and MAO-B inhibition
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