SciSparc's Pain Therapy Gets $3 Million Global Out-Licensing Deal
SciSparc licenses SCI-160 pain therapy to Polyrizon, securing milestone payments, royalties, and equity.
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Aug 17, 2024
Simantini Singh Deo
SciSparc, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company
specializing in central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, has
finalized an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with Polyrizon Ltd. This
strategic move involves the out-licensing of SciSparc's SCI-160 program, a
promising pain treatment therapy.
Under the agreement, Polyrizon will obtain exclusive global
rights to develop and sublicense SCI-160, a proprietary blend of cannabinoids
and N-acylethanolamines designed for pain management. SciSparc stands to gain
$3 million in Polyrizon securities, alongside potential cash milestone payments
of up to $3 million and future royalties, contingent on the achievement of
specific developmental goals.
Pre-clinical studies of SCI-160 have shown it to be an
effective analgesic with fewer side effects, offering a potential alternative
to opioids, which are associated with significant public health risks. In
comparative studies, SCI-160 demonstrated a potency on par with, or even
surpassing, high-dose morphine without causing significant adverse effects.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the development of
innovative pain management solutions, addressing the ongoing need for safer, non-opioid
alternatives.
Mr. Oz Adler, SciSparc's Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, said “We are pleased to finalize the License Agreement for
the out-licensing of the SCI-160 program for treating pain. The License
Agreement may allow us to enjoy royalties and milestones payments from the
SCI-160 program, without investing additional funds in the development."