Flex Pharma Announces FLX-787 as Clinical Drug Candidate

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Flex Pharma (FLKS) Selects FLX-787 as Clinical Drug Candidate

November 10, 2015 4:24 PM EST

Flex Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLKS), a biotechnology company developing innovative and proprietary treatments for exercise-associated muscle cramps, nocturnal leg cramps, and spasms associated with severe neuromuscular conditions, announced today at its Investor Day in New York City that the Company has selected FLX-787 as its clinical candidate for studies outside the United States. FLX-787 is a purified, GMP-synthesized single agent consisting of one highly selective and specific transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel agonist.

After testing the most potent TRPA1 and TRPV1 agonists and demonstrating enhanced efficacy... More