Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (XENE)
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates in the Biotechnology industry of the Healthcare sector, headquartered in Burnaby, BC, CA. The stock last traded at $64.26, up 1.64% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $6.21B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of -13.56, a net margin of 0.0%. Its beta of 0.63 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and advancing innovative treatments for individuals living with neurological disorders. The company operates primarily from its headquarters in Burnaby, Canada. Its robust clinical pipeline showcases several promising candidates: XEN496, an activator of Kv7 potassium channels, is currently in Phase III clinical trials for KCNQ2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Another Kv7 potassium channel activator, XEN1101, is progressing through Phase II trials, targeting epilepsy and a range of other neurological conditions. The portfolio also includes NBI-921352, a selective inhibitor of the Nav1.6 sodium channel, which is undergoing Phase II clinical evaluation for SCN8A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, alongside investigations for adult focal epilepsy and other potential indications. Furthermore, XEN007, a central nervous system-acting calcium channel modulator, is also in Phase II development. Beyond its internal development, Xenon Pharmaceuticals has established strategic collaborations. This includes a licensing and development agreement with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. focused on epilepsy treatments, and a partnership with Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. to advance PCRX301 (also known as XEN402), a Nav1.7 inhibitor, for post-operative pain management. Established in 1996, the company continues its mission to address significant unmet medical needs in neurology.
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