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Medical Cannabis Drug for Children with Severe Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy

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Imagine a child with a rare brain condition whose seizures simply won't stop, even with strong medicine. This project creates a high-quality, medical-grade cannabis oil that acts like a specialized key to calm the brain's electrical storms. It's designed to be safer and more effective than current options, which often cause bad side effects like extreme sleepiness.

By the numbers
80%
TSC patients who develop epilepsy
60%
TSC patients who develop refractory epilepsy
20:1
CBD to THC ratio in YCJ-01
The business problem

What needed solving

Current antiepileptic drugs for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex are insufficient, with 60% of patients suffering from refractory epilepsy. Existing cannabis-based options are often criticized for high prices and adverse side effects like somnolence and behavioral disorders.

The solution

What was built

A medicinal full-spectrum cannabis sativa extract (YCJ-01) with a 20:1 CBD/THC ratio produced under GMP conditions.

Audience

Who needs this

Pediatric pharmaceutical companiesRare disease specialized clinicsNeurology drug distributorsMedical cannabis manufacturers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceuticals
enterprise
Target: Orphan drug developer

If you are an orphan drug developer dealing with the lack of effective treatments for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex — this project developed YCJ-01 that targets refractory epilepsy with fewer side effects than current drugs.

Specialized Healthcare
mid-size
Target: Pediatric neurology clinic

If you are a pediatric neurology clinic dealing with 60% of TSC patients who have treatment-resistant seizures — this project developed a GMP-standard cannabis extract that improves patient quality of life.

Biotechnology
SME
Target: Cannabinoid research firm

If you are a cannabinoid research firm dealing with the lack of clinical evidence for full-spectrum extracts — this project developed a controlled 20:1 CBD to THC ratio drug produced under strict GMP conditions.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the pricing or cost of the treatment?

The project data does not provide specific pricing for YCJ-01, but it notes that existing approved treatments like Epidyolex have pricing that causes dissatisfaction among clinicians and caregivers.

Is the production scalable for industrial use?

Based on available project data, the drug is produced under controlled GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions, which is the standard for industrial pharmaceutical scaling.

What is the IP or licensing status of the drug?

Based on available project data, OILS4CURE SL is the developer and coordinator, but specific patent or licensing terms are not detailed in the provided text.

What regulatory standards are being followed?

The project adheres to Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure the product is a medicinal-grade cannabis extract.

What is the timeline for market availability?

The project period runs from 2023-12-01 to 2026-08-31, suggesting the development and validation phase concludes in late 2026.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single Spanish SME, OILS4CURE SL, representing a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a fast-track commercialization path where the coordinator maintains full control over the IP and development of the YCJ-01 and YCJ-02 therapies.

How to reach the team

Contact OILS4CURE SL in Spain regarding YCJ-01 development

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for YCJ-01

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