** Shares of drug developer Alto Neuroscience ANRO.N rise 8.2% to $6.58 premarket
** Company says it plans to accelerate the development of its experimental drug, ALTO-207, for people with treatment resistant depression
** Treatment-resistant depression is a type of major depressive disorder where symptoms do not improve after trying at least two different antidepressant medications at adequate doses and for sufficient time
** The $50 million private placement announced earlier today supports expanded development of ALTO-207 - ANRO
** Company expects to begin late-stage study by early 2027
** As of last close, stock up 43.7% YTD
(Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole)
((siddhi.mahatole@thomsonreuters.com))