Adial Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADIL) has witnessed a remarkable upsurge in its stock valuation, experiencing a noteworthy surge of 169.28% to $2.28 per share during the current session of trading. This surge can be primarily attributed to the disclosure of the grant of a novel patent to Adial within the United States.
Adial (ADIL) officially disclosed the issuance of patent number 11,905,562 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 20, 2024. This patent encompasses the Company’s principal investigational new drug, AD04, and its capacity to target the serotonin transporter gene for the prospective treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).
This latest patent underscores Adial’s ongoing expansion of its Intellectual Property portfolio, particularly focusing on pivotal aspects of its primary asset, AD04, which includes its distinctive capability to target the serotonin transporter gene. ADIL maintains the belief that AD04 harbors significant potential in addressing OUD and various other substance dependencies, extending beyond its initial application in alcohol use disorder.
The company remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing AD04 towards commercialization for alcohol use disorder treatment, while eagerly anticipating progress in treating OUD and other related conditions in the future. Earlier this month, Adial secured patent notice aimed at broadening its scope concerning the amalgamation of its proprietary genetic diagnostic tool.
This tool is designed to identify patients with specific genotypes for the purpose of genetically tailored treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance dependencies like OUD. Following an in-depth post hoc analysis of its ONWARD Phase 3 trial outcomes, Adial successfully identified patients with specific genotypes exhibiting highly favorable responses to AD04 treatment.
Encouraged by these promising findings, the integration of its genetic diagnostic tool with AD04 presents a customized treatment avenue for individuals grappling with AUD and OUD. By combining predictive capabilities to identify patients most likely to benefit from AD04 treatment with the established clinical efficacy of AD04 in reducing heavy drinking days among patients with specific genotypes, Adial envisions a transformative impact on the lives of millions affected by AUD and other dependencies.
Notably, within the cohort possessing the target genotypes, the potential market for AD04 is estimated at approximately $40 billion in the U.S. alone. Adial remains dedicated to further unraveling the genetic underpinnings of addiction and is committed to delivering a personalized therapeutic approach through AD04.
