SKNY-1 is an oral cannabinoid analog designed to promote weight loss while preserving lean body mass, addressing a key limitation of current therapies.
SKNY-1
Obesity
Advancing toward IND
Preclinical
Mechanism of Action
A Multi-Pathway Approach to Obesity
SKNY-1 is designed to engage complementary pathways involved in metabolic regulation and reward-associated behavior.
SKNY-1 exhibits differing affinity and activity profiles across CB1, CB2, and MAO-B.
The Science
Weight Reduction While Maintaining Whole-Body Density
In a zebrafish model of obesity, SKNY-1 produced significant weight reduction without a corresponding change in whole-body density.