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APEX-002

Development stage
Phase 2
Lead developer
Apex Labs
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
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Overview

**APEX-002** (also designated APEX-52) is a low-dose, orally administered synthetic **psilocybin** formulation developed by **Apex Labs** for take-home use in treating mental health disorders. It acts primarily as a **serotonin 5-HT2A receptor agonist** and **ATP-binding cassette transporter modulator**, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for depression and anxiety with reduced psychoactive effects due to microdosing. Apex Labs has advanced multiple clinical studies, including IND submission to the FDA for pharmacokinetic and driving performance assessments, and Health Canada approvals for phase 2b trials evaluating efficacy in PTSD-associated depression.[1][3][5][9][11]

Brand names
APEX-52APEX52APEX 52
Other names
APEX-002-A01APEX002-A01APEX 002-A01APEX-002-A01-02APEX002-A01-02APEX 002-A01-02APEX-002-A01-03APEX002-A01-03APEX 002-A01-03APEX-002-A02APEX002-A02APEX 002-A02APEX-002-B01-02APEX002-B01-02APEX 002-B01-02
02

Targets

HTR2C (5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor)HTR2A (Serotonin receptor 5-HT2A)HTR1A (Serotonin receptor 1A (5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A))

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