Synaptogenix, Inc. announced that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for Bryostatin-1 as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). The fully-funded, open-label clinical trial will be held and managed at Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute's Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis. The study will utilize state-of-the-art 7-tesla (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to identify biomarkers for evaluating Bryostatin-1's impact on the brain.

Bryostatin-1 is a small molecule that works by activating protein kinase C (PKC) enzymes required for maintaining synapse health and is involved in learning and memory. The therapy may also enhance anti-inflammatory efficacy to prevent degradation of the insulating sheath around nerve fibers.