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Scilex forms JV to develop Phase 2 oral KDS2010 for obesity and Alzheimer's
Scilex Holding Co
- Scilex contributes $50M of Semnur stock for controlling stake in Scilex Bio JV; IPMC holds 40%.
- NeuroBiogen grants Scilex Bio exclusive worldwide license to KDS2010 for all indications.
- KDS2010 is a reversible MAO-B inhibitor; Phase 1 shows favorable safety; Phase 2 ongoing in obesity and Alzheimer's.
- Obesity drug market forecast ~$150B by early 2030s; Alzheimer's market >$15B by 2030.