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Lexaria CEO provides 2024 outlook; GLP-1 pilot shows DehydraTECH semaglutide benefit; IND filing imminent
Lexaria Bioscience Corp.
- Stock recovered above $1, avoiding reverse split; October capital raise on less punitive terms.
- DehydraTECH semaglutide pilot (7 subjects) showed statistically higher drug proportion, faster absorption, fewer side effects vs Rybelsus.
- FDA IND application for hypertension delayed ~5 months due to supplier; submission expected soon.
- No debt taken in 2023 and no plan for debt in 2024; institutional holders rose to 19 with 1.8M shares.
- R&D highlights: catestatin, inflammatory biomarkers, weight loss, blood glucose reduction, and nicotine study beating Zyn/On.