Artelo Biosciences, Inc. announced that it was selected for an oral presentation at the 33rd International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) Symposium being held on June 24-29, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Professor Saoirse O'Sullivan, Vice President of Translational Sciences at Artelo, is scheduled to present new data on ART12.11, Artelo's patented cannabidiol cocrystal, at the ICRS on June 25th at 9:15 EDT. Results from preclinical studies with ART12.11 in stress-induced anxiety and depression that were conducted at the laboratory of Professor Steven Laviolette at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, will be presented by Professor O'Sullivan as well as data related to ART12.11's pharmacokinetics as compared to other forms of CBD.

The medicinal potential of CBD has been established; however, because it is poorly absorbed there have been challenges related to the oral administration of CBD. Cocrystals are solid compositions designed to improve the physical characteristics of a drug, which can produce pharmaceutical, regulatory, and manufacturing advantages. To date, Artelo has been issued four patents on its cannabidiol cocryst cocrystal, including two patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and two foreign patents, related to ART 12.11's composition and methods of use.

About ART12.11 is a proprietary cocrystal composition of synthetic cannabidiol (CBD). The crystal structure of CBD is known to exhibit solid polymorphism, or the ability to manifest in different forms. Artelo's patented cocrystal is a single crystalline form and, as such, has advantages over other compositions of CBD that exhibit solid polymorphism. Preclinical studies of ART12.11 have exhibited superior pharmacokinetics compared to other forms of CBD with improved stability, solubility, and absorption profile.

ART12.11 is a proprietary cocrystal composition of synthetic cannabidiol (CBD). The crystal structure of CBD is known to exhibit solid polymorphism, or the ability to manifest in different forms. Artelo's patented cocrystal is a single crystalline form and, as such, has advantages over other compositions of CBD that exhibit solid polymorphism. Preclinical studies of ART12.11 have exhibited superior pharmacokinetics compared to other forms of CBD with improved stability, solubility, and absorption profile.

Artelo believes the more consistent and improved bioavailability may ultimately lead to improved safety and efficacy, thus making ART12.11 a preferred CBD pharmaceutical composition.