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▎药明康德内容团队报道 在刚刚结束的2024年9月份，中国国家药监局药品审评中心（CDE）共计将10款新药纳入突破性治疗品种。其中，有5款新药拟开发用于癌症治疗，这些抗癌在研药物包括溶瘤病毒产品、靶向BCMA的ADC、HER2靶向小分子抑制剂、EZH2小分子抑制剂、EGFR×HER3双抗ADC等等。 纳入“突破性治疗药物”名单的新药往往针对严重危及生命或者严重影响生存质量的疾病，且在临床试验中显示效果或安全性具有明显优势。纳入”突破性治疗品种“有助于缩短新药研发周期，使患者能更快获得更优质的治疗方案。 图片来源：123RF 中生复诺健：VG161 作用机制：抗肿瘤免疫增强型溶瘤病毒 适应症：晚期肝细胞癌 中生复诺健生物VG161注射液被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，适应症为经标准治疗失败的晚期肝细胞癌（HCC）。根据复诺健生物新闻稿，VG161是一种基于Ⅰ型单纯疱疹病毒（HSV-1）构建的新型抗肿瘤免疫增强型溶瘤病毒，它携带4个外源性免疫调控基因IL12、IL15/15Rα（IL15和IL15受体α亚基）和PD-L1阻断肽（PDL1B）。根据复诺健生物新闻稿介绍，临床试验数据展示，VG161单药治疗在既往接受过包括检查点抑制剂在内的二线治疗失败的肝细胞癌患者中获得了显著的临床获益，相比对照组总生存期（OS）显著延长。 葛兰素史克（GSK）：注射用belantamab mafodotin 作用机制：靶向BCMA的ADC 适应症：多发性骨髓瘤 葛兰素史克申报的注射用belantamab mafodotin（商品名：Blenrep）被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，与硼替佐米和地塞米松联合，用于治疗既往接受过至少一种治疗的多发性骨髓瘤成年患者。Blenrep是一款靶向BCMA的抗体偶联药物（ADC）。该产品此前已经于2020年获得FDA加速批准，治疗既往接受过至少4种疗法的复发/难治性多发性骨髓瘤（RRMM）患者。根据GSK彼时新闻稿，这是全球首个获批的靶向BCMA的疗法。 今年6月，GSK在投资者会议上公布Blenrep在2线及以上治疗RRMM患者的3期试验DREAMM-7与DREAMM-8中取得亮眼结果。分析显示，接受Blenrep联合疗法患者的中位无进展生存期（PFS）为36.6个月，较活性对照组患者的13.4个月多了近2年，接受Blenrep联合疗法患者的疾病进展或死亡风险降低了近60%，达成该试验的主要终点。 信诺维医药：XNW5004片 作用机制：新一代EZH2小分子抑制剂 适应症：外周T细胞淋巴瘤 信诺维医药申报的XNW5004片被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，拟用于治疗复发或难治性外周T细胞淋巴瘤。XNW5004是新一代EZH2小分子抑制剂，作为表观遗传学药物，它可调节抑癌基因的表达从而抑制肿瘤生长。该产品它在血液瘤、前列腺癌等适应症中已显示出较好的抗肿瘤疗效，目前正处于2期临床。 根据研究人员在2023年美国癌症研究协会（AACR）年会上公布的1期临床试验数据，XNW5004在各个剂量组和各瘤种中均展现出良好的抗肿瘤疗效，且具有良好的安全性和耐受性。此外，从作用机制上看，XNW5004有可能提高AR抑制剂、PARP抑制剂和抗PD-1治疗的疗效。 武田（Takeda）：TAK-861片 作用机制：OX2R激动剂 适应症：发作性睡病1型 武田在研的TAK-861片被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，针对适应症为发作性睡病1型（NT1）。TAK-861是一种口服食欲素受体2（OX2R）激动剂，激活食欲肽2受体的激动剂可能替代内源性食欲肽，激活促进清醒的信号通路。今年6月，武田宣布TAK-861在治疗1型发作性睡病的2b期临床试验中获得的积极结果。主要终点显示，在维持清醒测试（MWT）中，所有剂量组与安慰剂组相比，在推迟睡眠发生指标上均表现出统计学显著和具有临床意义的改善。且改善在8周内持续保持。 恒瑞医药：SHR-1918注射液 作用机制：ANGPTL3单克隆抗体 适应症：纯合子家族性高胆固醇血症 恒瑞医药SHR-1918注射液被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，针对适应症为纯合子家族性高胆固醇血症。SHR-1918是恒瑞医药自主研发的血管生成素样蛋白3（ANGPTL3）单克隆抗体，它通过抑制ANGPTL3的活性，从而降低血清中的LDL-C和甘油三酯（TG）水平。研究表明其产品半衰期为29.4至53.5天。该产品目前正在针对纯合子家族性高胆固醇血症患者开展2期临床，产品用药方式为皮下注射，4周给药一次。 根据恒瑞医药公开资料，1期研究结果显示，SHR-1918在降低血清LDL-C和TG水平方面表现出显著效果，并具有剂量依赖性，300mg及以上剂量水平的LDL-C降低超过30%，持续64天以上，最高达49.1%；TG降低超过50%，持续85天以上，最高达82.8%。 智康弘义：SC0062胶囊 作用机制：ETA拮抗剂 作用机制：伴有蛋白尿的IgA肾病 智康弘义研发的SC0062胶囊被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，拟用于治疗伴有蛋白尿的IgA肾病。SC0062是一款针对慢性肾脏病进行全新分子设计，具高选择性的内皮素受体A（ETA）拮抗剂，可以改善肾血流量、减少蛋白尿、减轻炎症和纤维化过程。今年7月，智康弘义宣布SC0062在针对慢性肾病（CKD）的2期临床试验2-SUCCEED中达到了减少蛋白尿的主要终点。同时该产品还具有明确的剂量依赖性和良好的安全性。 罗氏（Roche）：ZN-A-1041肠溶胶囊 作用机制：HER2靶向小分子抑制剂 适应症：HER2阳性晚期脑转移乳腺癌 赞荣医药申报的ZN-A-1041肠溶胶囊被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，联合卡培他滨和曲妥珠单抗用于既往接受过含曲妥珠单抗治疗进展的HER2阳性晚期脑转移乳腺癌患者。ZN-A-1041是一款口服小分子HER2靶向小分子抑制剂，具备高度血脑屏障通透性。罗氏此前与赞荣医药达成协议，以总额约6.8亿美元收购这款在研药物全球权益。 2023年美国临床肿瘤学会（ASCO）年会披露了ZN-1041的临床前和早期临床数据。研究结果显示，在19例至少两次肿瘤评估的HER2+脑转移乳腺癌（BCBM）患者中，ZN-1041联合卡培他滨和曲妥珠单抗的总客观缓解率（ORR）为78.9%， 颅内ORR（iORR）为73.7%，疾病控制率（DCR）为100%。 海思科：HSK31858片 作用机制：DPP1抑制剂 适应症：非囊性纤维化支气管扩张 海思科申报的HSK31858片被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，拟定适应症为非囊性纤维化支气管扩张。HSK31858片是海思科自主研发的口服、强效和高选择性的DPP1抑制剂，其作用机制是通过抑制DPP1，进而抑制下游的与支气管扩张炎症相关的中性粒细胞丝氨酸蛋白酶（NSPs）而发挥药理作用。2024年5月，海思科宣布HSK31858片目前已经完成在非囊性纤维化支气管扩张患者中的2期临床研究，研究达到预设终点。 天境生物：普那利单抗注射液 作用机制：GM-CSF中和抗体 适应症：风湿性疾病相关噬血细胞性淋巴组织细胞增多症 天境生物1类新药普那利单抗注射液被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，针对适应症为复发难治性风湿性疾病相关噬血细胞性淋巴组织细胞增多症（R/R MAS）。普那利单抗是一款抗人粒细胞巨噬细胞集落刺激因子（GM-CSF）的中和抗体，它可以有效地抑制巨噬细胞、中性粒细胞和树突细胞介导的炎症反应，从而减少组织炎症和损伤。 根据天境生物新闻稿介绍，此次突破性治疗品种认定基于普那利单抗治疗MAS患者的2期临床研究所取得的积极临床结果。在12例疗效可评估的、经3天大剂量激素冲击治疗效果不佳的MAS患者中，所有患者在接受普那利单抗治疗8周后均获得了临床应答；所有患者的激素用量减少了至少50%。此外治疗耐受性良好，大多数不良事件为1级，未观察到剂量限制性毒性。 百利药业：注射用BL-B01D1 作用机制：EGFR×HER3双抗ADC 适应症：非小细胞肺癌 百利药业在研的EGFR×HER3双特异性ADC产品注射用BL-B01D1两项适应症被CDE纳入突破性治疗品种，分别为：既往经抗PD-1/PD-L1单抗治疗且经含铂化疗治疗失败的局部晚期或转移性EGFR野生型非小细胞肺癌患者、经EGFR-TKI治疗失败的EGFR敏感突变的局部晚期或转移性非鳞状非小细胞肺癌患者。 今年7月，《柳叶刀-肿瘤学》(The Lancet Oncology）公布了BL-B01D1用于局部晚期或转移性实体瘤患者的首次人体1期研究的结果。144名患者在所有Q3W剂量水平中入组，其中包括了89名NSCLC患者。研究结果显示，BL-B01D1在大量预处理的转移性/局部晚期实体瘤中表现出令人鼓舞的疗效，特别是在EGFRm NSCLC患者中，患者的ORR为61.8%，DCR为91.2%。而在EGFRwt NSCLC患者中，患者的ORR为40.5%，DCR为95.2%。 此外，BL-B01D1针对既往经PD-1/PD-L1单抗联合含铂化疗治疗失败的复发性或转移性食管鳞癌适应症也被拟纳入突破性治疗品种，目前正在公示中。刚刚结束的2024年ESMO大会公布了BL-B01D1针对食管鳞癌适应症的有效性及安全性数据。其中，ORR为33.8%（已经确认的为29.7%），DCR为70.3%，mPFS为4.1个月，mOS为6.6个月。 除了上述产品，维立志博抗PD-L1/4-1BB双抗注射用LBL-024针对晚期肺外神经内分泌癌适应症、加科思KRAS抑制剂JAB-21822片针对KRAS G12C突变阳性结直肠癌适应症、恒瑞医药改良型新药HR19042胶囊针对活动性自身免疫性肝炎适应症、迪哲医药新一代EGFR-TKI新药DZD9008片针对非小细胞肺癌适应症也被CDE拟纳入突破性治疗品种，目前尚在公示中。 期待这些在研新药后续临床研究顺利进行，早日为更多的患者带来新的治疗选择。 参考资料： [1]中国国家药监局药品审评中心（CDE）官网. Retrieved Oct 04，2024, From https://www.cde.org.cn/main/xxgk/listpage/4b5255eb0a84820cef4ca3e8b6bbe20c [2]各公司官网及公开资料 本文来自药明康德内容团队，欢迎个人转发至朋友圈，谢绝媒体或机构未经授权以任何形式转载至其他平台。转载授权或其他合作需求，请联系wuxi_media@wuxiapptec.com。 免责声明：药明康德内容团队专注介绍全球生物医药健康研究进展。本文仅作信息交流之目的，文中观点不代表药明康德立场，亦不代表药明康德支持或反对文中观点。本文也不是治疗方案推荐。如需获得治疗方案指导，请前往正规医院就诊。

Late-breaking poster presentation of non-human primate (NHP) data support ORX142 as novel drug candidate for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in select neurological, neurodegenerative, and psychiatric disorders BOSTON and LONDON, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: CNTA), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that aims to discover and develop medicines that are transformational for patients, today shared new preclinical data from non-human primate (NHP) studies of ORX142, an investigational, novel, orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonist being advanced for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in select neurological, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. ORX142 is the second drug candidate from the Company’s growing pipeline of OX2R agonists and is in IND-enabling studies. The preclinical data were featured today in a late-breaking poster presentation entitled, “ORX142, an Oral, Highly Potent and Selective Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist, Promotes Wakefulness in Non-Human Primates,” by Sarah Wurts Black PhD, Head of Biology for Centessa’s Orexin Agonist Program, at the 27th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society (Sleep Europe 2024) in Seville, Spain. “ORX142 has shown significant activity in promoting wakefulness at very low doses in highly predictive and translational preclinical models,” said Saurabh Saha MD PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Centessa. “More specifically, the preclinical data showed ORX142 achieved significant increases in wake times at 0.03 mg/kg, the lowest oral dose tested in the NHP model. We’re excited to share these data at ESRS highlighting the breadth of ORX142’s potential as a novel treatment for individuals living with EDS in select neurodegenerative, neurological and psychiatric disorders. Based on the totality of data from our OX2R agonist program and the significant potential market opportunity for ORX142, we are focused on rapidly moving ORX142 through IND-enabling studies.” Overview of ORX142 Preclinical Poster Presentation at Sleep Europe 2024: ORX142 is a full OX2R agonist designed by Centessa with the aid of high-resolution crystallography and cryo-EM structural chemistry capabilities.ORX142 potently activated the human OX2R with an EC50 of 0.069 nM and > 13,000-fold selective over the human orexin receptor (hOX1R).1In highly predictive, translational NHP models, oral administration of ORX142 showed significant activity at the lowest dose tested, which was 0.03 mg/kg.ORX142 induced sustained increases in wakefulness that suppressed NREM and REM sleep at the lowest dose tested, 0.03 mg/kg.Wakefulness induced by ORX142 was associated with normal physiological arousal and EEG power spectra signatures of enhanced alertness and attention.No significant pharmacological activity was observed in GPCR selectivity and in vitro safety panels. References: 1. Fluorescent imaging plate reader (FLIPR) assay with Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells stably expressing recombinant human OX1R or OX2R; OXA EC50 at hOX2R = 0.035 nM; ORX142 EC50 at hOX1R = 930 nM. Additional meeting information can be found on the Sleep Europe 2024 website at https://esrs.eu/sleep-congress/. The poster will also be available on the Centessa website at https://investors.centessa.com/events-presentations after the conference concludes. About Centessa’s Orexin Agonist ProgramOrexin is a neuropeptide that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, leading to arousal and promoting wakefulness. Low levels of orexin result in excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and poor regulation of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and, in narcolepsy type 1 (NT1), cataplexy and other symptoms. Centessa is developing a pipeline of potential best-in-class orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists, including ORX750 for the treatment of sleep-wake disorders, including NT1, narcolepsy type 2 (NT2) and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), and ORX142 for the treatment of EDS in select neurological, neurodegenerative, and psychiatric disorders. ORX750 is in a Phase 1 clinical study. ORX750 and ORX142 have not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory authority. About Centessa Pharmaceuticals Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that aims to discover and develop medicines that are transformational for patients. Our most advanced programs include a hemophilia program, an orexin agonist program for the treatment of narcolepsy and other sleep-wake disorders, and an immuno-oncology program focused on our LockBody® technology platform. We operate with the conviction that each of our programs has the potential to change the current treatment paradigm and establish a new standard of care. For more information, visit www.centessa.com, which does not form part of this release. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “objective,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “aim,” “seek,” and variations of these words or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including statements related to the Company’s ability to discover and develop transformational medicines for patients; its expectations for executing on the Company's pipeline; the timing of commencement of new studies or clinical trials or clinical and preclinical data related to ORX750 and ORX142; its ability to identify, screen, recruit and maintain a sufficient number of or any subjects in its existing and anticipated studies or clinical trials including in respect of ORX750 and ORX142; its expectations on executing its research and clinical development plans and the timing thereof, including its ability to rapidly move ORX142 through IND-enabling studies; its expectations as to the potential results and impact of each of its clinical programs and trials; the Company’s ability to differentiate ORX750 and ORX142 from other treatment options; the development, design and therapeutic potential of ORX750 and ORX142; and regulatory matters, including the timing and likelihood of success of obtaining regulatory clearance, obtaining authorizations to initiate or continue clinical trials. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on our current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the safety and tolerability profile of our product candidates, including ORX750 and ORX142; whether ORX750 and ORX142 could be shown to be ineffective; our ability to identify, screen and recruit a sufficient number of or any subjects in our existing and anticipated new studies or clinical trials including ORX750 and ORX142 or within anticipated timelines; our expectations relating to the further clinical development of ORX750 and ORX142 including initiation of phase 1 and/or phase 2 studies, including the predicted timing of enrollment, the predicted efficacious doses of ORX750 and ORX142 and our ability to successfully conduct our clinical development of ORX750 and ORX142; whether preclinical and initial clinical results for ORX750 and ORX142 will be predictive of results of further clinical trials; our ability to protect and maintain our intellectual property position; business (including commercial viability), regulatory, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties, contingencies and assumptions about the Company; risks inherent in developing product candidates and technologies; future results from our ongoing and planned clinical trials; our ability to obtain adequate financing, including through our financing facility with Oberland, to fund our planned clinical trials and other expenses; trends in the industry; the legal and regulatory framework for the industry, including the receipt and maintenance of clearances to conduct or continue clinical testing; our operating costs and use of cash, including cash runway, cost of development activities and conducting clinical trials, future expenditures risks; the risk that any one or more of our product candidates will not be successfully developed and/or commercialized; the risk that the historical results of preclinical studies or clinical studies will not be predictive of future results in ongoing or future studies; economic risks to the United States and United Kingdom banking systems; and geo-political risks such as the Russia-Ukraine war or the Middle East conflicts. These and other risks concerning our programs and operations are described in additional detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our other reports, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We explicitly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law. Contact: Kristen K. Sheppard, Esq.SVP of Investor Relations investors@centessa.com

Seven presentations highlight the Company’s growing CNS portfolio and commitment to improving treatment outcomes for patients with sleep disordersNEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM), a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced seven presentations on AXS-12 and solriamfetol at Sleep Europe 2024, the 27th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society, being held September 24-27, 2024, in Seville, Spain. Featured presentations include data from the SYMPHONY Phase 3 trial of AXS-12 in narcolepsy, findings from the CRESCENDO patient survey underscoring the unmet needs of patients with type 1 narcolepsy, and previously reported data on solriamfetol demonstrating improvement in cognitive function in patients with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with OSA and narcolepsy. Details for the presentations are as follows: AXS-12: Title: AXS-12 for the Treatment of Narcolepsy: Topline Results from the Phase 3 SYMPHONY TrialPoster Presentation Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. CESTLead Author: Michael Thorpy, MD, Director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at the Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USAPoster Number: P254 Title: CRESCENDO: Results from a Survey of Symptom Burden and Quality of Life in Patients with Narcolepsy Type 1Poster Presentation Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. CESTLead Author: Michael Thorpy, MD, Director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at the Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USAPoster Number: P265 Solriamfetol: Title: Solriamfetol and Maintenance of Wakefulness Outcomes in Patients with Narcolepsy and Obstructive Sleep ApneaOral Presentation Date and Time: Tuesday, September 24, 9:55 - 10:01 a.m. CEST Poster Presentation Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. CESTLead Author: Michael Thorpy, MD, Director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at the Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY, USAPoster Number: P475 Title: Effects of Solriamfetol on Cognition in Patients with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with NarcolepsyPoster Presentation Date and Time: Wednesday, September 25, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. and 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. CESTLead Author: Yaroslav Winter, MD, Mainz Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Neurology, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, GermanyPoster Number: P197 Title: Real-world Use of Solriamfetol for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Patients Reporting Anxiety or DepressionPoster Presentation Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CESTLead Author: Yaroslav Winter, MD, Mainz Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Neurology, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany Poster Number: P198 Title: SURWEY: Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness with Solriamfetol: Initiation, Titration, and OutcomePoster Presentation Date and Time: Thursday, September 26, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. CESTLead Author: Samantha Floam, DMD, Axsome TherapeuticsPoster Number: P799 Title: Effects of Solriamfetol on Cognition in Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Impaired CognitionPoster Presentation Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CESTLead Author: Hans Van Dongen, PhD, Professor at Washington State University Poster Number: P1248 About Axsome Therapeutics Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for central nervous system (CNS) conditions that have limited treatment options. Through development of therapeutic options with novel mechanisms of action, we are transforming the approach to treating CNS conditions. At Axsome, we are committed to developing products that meaningfully improve the lives of patients and provide new therapeutic options for physicians. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.axsome.com. Forward Looking Statements Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements”. The Company may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. In particular, the Company’s statements regarding trends and potential future results are examples of such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the continued commercial success of the Company’s Sunosi® and Auvelity® products and the success of the Company’s efforts to obtain any additional indication(s) with respect to solriamfetol and/or AXS-05; the Company’s ability to maintain and expand payer coverage; the success, timing and cost of the Company’s ongoing clinical trials and anticipated clinical trials for the Company’s current product candidates, including statements regarding the timing of initiation, pace of enrollment and completion of the trials (including the Company’s ability to fully fund the Company’s disclosed clinical trials, which assumes no material changes to the Company’s currently projected revenues or expenses), futility analyses and receipt of interim results, which are not necessarily indicative of the final results of the Company’s ongoing clinical trials, and/or data readouts, and the number or type of studies or nature of results necessary to support the filing of a new drug application (“NDA”) for any of the Company’s current product candidates; the Company’s ability to fund additional clinical trials to continue the advancement of the Company’s product candidates; the timing of and the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) or other regulatory authority approval of, or other action with respect to, the Company’s product candidates, including statements regarding the timing of any NDA submission; whether issues identified by FDA in the complete response letter may impact the potential approvability of the Company’s NDA for AXS-07 for the acute treatment of migraine in adults with or without aura, pursuant to the Company’s special protocol assessment for the MOMENTUM clinical trial; the Company’s ability to successfully defend its intellectual property or obtain the necessary licenses at a cost acceptable to the Company, if at all; the successful implementation of the Company’s research and development programs and collaborations; the success of the Company’s license agreements; the acceptance by the market of the Company’s products and product candidates, if approved; the Company’s anticipated capital requirements, including the amount of capital required for the continued commercialization of Sunosi and Auvelity and for the Company’s commercial launch of its other product candidates, if approved, and the potential impact on the Company’s anticipated cash runway; the Company’s ability to convert sales to recognized revenue and maintain a favorable gross to net sales; unforeseen circumstances or other disruptions to normal business operations arising from or related to domestic political climate, geo-political conflicts or a global pandemic and other factors, including general economic conditions and regulatory developments, not within the Company’s control. The factors discussed herein could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstance. Investors:Mark JacobsonChief Operating Officer(212) 332-3243mjacobson@axsome.com Media:Darren OplandDirector, Corporate Communications(929) 837-1065dopland@axsome.com