7. ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses comprise the following as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025: | | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | | | 2026 | | | 2025 | | | Accrued research and development | | $ | 251,621 | | | $ | 424,595 | | | Accrued professional fees | | | 8,800 | | | | - | | | Accrued consulting fees | | | 12,900 | | | | 51,995 | | | Accrued compensation | | | 446,740 | | | | 54,325 | | | Accrued directors’ fees | | | 78,750 | | | | 26,250 | | | Accrued royalties | | | - | | | | 25,000 | | | Accrued legal fees | | | 11,253 | | | | 13,500 | | | Accrued franchise taxes | | | 525 | | | | 800 | | | | | $ | 810,589 | | | $ | 596,465 | |
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