Company: SUPN
Filing Date: 2025-11-06
Form Type: 10-Q
Source: 0001356576-25-000071
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Company: SUPERNUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-11-06
Form: 10-Q
Item: Part I, Item 2
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TORC1-mediated synaptic plasticity is a promising avenue to treat depression and associated symptoms. SPN-820 selectively binds to intracellular sestrin proteins and subsequently engages a cascade of multi-protein complexes, enhancing mTORC1 signaling. The intracellular mechanism and the lack of binding to cell surface receptors suggests the potential for a differentiated safety profile and is unlikely to have abuse potential.

In February 2025, the Company reported topline results from a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled Phase 2b study of SPN-820 in adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) following four weeks of chronic daily dosing. The study did not demonstrate a statistically significant improvement on the primary and secondary endpoints. The safety profile of SPN-820 was consistent with previous clinical trials, showing few adverse events.

The Company plans to initiate a follow-on randomized double-blind placebo-controlled Phase 2b adjunctive trial in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). For drugs that work through the mTORC1 pathway, emerging data indicates that chronic daily dosing may actively suppress sustained neuroplasticity and antidepressant benefits. Accordingly, the follow-on Phase 2b study will utilize intermittent dosing.

SPN-443 – Novel stimulant for the treatment of ADHD

The Company completed a Phase 1 single dose study in healthy adults in 2024 following submission of an Investigational New Drug Application. The study was a first in human, pilot pharmacokinetic study of two oral formulations of SPN-443 in healthy adults. The primary objective of the study was to assess safety and tolerability. This molecule, along with its major metabolites, is an inhibitor of norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin, also known as a triple reuptake inhibitor. Both formulations of SPN-443 showed adequate bioavailability and were well tolerated.

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Zuranolone 

The Company has granted Biogen sole rights to develop and commercialize zuranolone outside the U.S., other than in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea where it has granted those rights to Shionogi & Co., Ltd. (Shionogi). Shionogi is currently developing zuranolone for the treatment of patients with MDD in Japan, and in the third quarter of 2024, Shionogi reported that it submitted a new drug application (NDA) in Japan for zuranolone for the treatment of MDD. In the third quarter of 2025, Biogen received approval for zuranolone for the treatment of PPD by the