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eicosapentaenoic acid + docosapentaenoic acid

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Matinas BioPharma
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
01

Overview

A combination of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA). This specific formulation was evaluated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of cocaine and alcohol dependence. The rationale for its use is based on the observation that substance-dependent individuals often exhibit depleted levels of PUFAs, which are critical for maintaining neuronal membrane integrity and modulating neurotransmitter systems involved in reward, aggression, and mood regulation. By supplementing these fatty acids, the treatment aims to reduce relapse rates, decrease aggressive behavior, and alleviate depressive symptoms associated with addiction recovery.

Other names
Pro-eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)Pro-docosapentaenoic acid (DPA)n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsn3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsn 3 polyunsaturated fatty acidsn-3 PUFAsn3 PUFAsn 3 PUFAsOmega-3 fatty acidsOmega3 fatty acidsOmega 3 fatty acids
02

Targets

FFAR4 (Free fatty acid receptor 4)PPARG (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma)PPARA (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha)

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