KannaLife
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pharmaceutical |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | West Hills, New York |
| Total assets | Exclusive License of patent US 6630507 |
| Website | http://kannalife.com |
KannaLife Sciences Inc.is a late stage bio-pharmaceutical and phyto-medical company based in West Hills, NY and Doylestown, PA. KannaLife was formed in 2010 and is involved in the research and development of novel new therapeutic agents designed to reduce oxidative stress, and act as immuno-modulators and neuroprotectants.
In 2011, the company was granted an Exclusive License[1] by National Institutes of Health – Office of Technology Transfer (NIH-OTT) for the Commercialization of patent US 6630507, “Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants."[2]
KannaLife is currently conducting research and development at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center of Bucks County[3] in Doylestown, PA, for a target drug candidate to treat Hepatic Encephalopathy, an oxidative stress related disease that affects the cognitive and behavioral functions, and the wellness of the brain.
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References
- ^ "Prospective Grant of Exclusive License: Development of Cannabinoid(s) and Cannabidiol(s) Based Therapeutics To Treat Hepatic Encephalopathy in Humans". federalregister.gov. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
- ^ "KannaLife Sciences, Inc. Signs Exclusive License Agreement With National Institutes Of Health Office Of Technology Transfer (NIH-OTT)". thestreet.com. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ "KannaLife in R&D Collaboration for Cannabinoid-Based Drugs". Genengnews.com. Retrieved 2013-04-04.