60 Degrees Pharma signs option deal with Florida State for tick disease compound

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60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Announces Exclusive Option Agreement with Florida State University to Advance Castanospermine for Tick-Borne Diseases

July 8, 2026 8:01 AM EDT

License expands collaboration with Florida State University to evaluate castanospermine for Powassan virus disease, tick-borne encephalitis, alpha-gal syndrome, and post-treatment Lyme diseaseAgreement builds on Company's expertise in vector-borne diseases and complements ongoing development of tafenoquine for babesiosisCompany continues to evaluate multiple regulatory pathways for castanospermine while prioritizing prescription drug development

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