Nexien BioPharma Inc. is changing its ticker to NXEN from NTVA following its name change.

On Oct. 1, the Colorado-based company changed its name to Nexien BioPharma from Intiva BioPharma to reflect its focus on cannabinoid science and development of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-compliant pharmaceuticals based on specific cannabinoid molecules.

Nexien's shares started trading on the OTCQB market under the new stock symbol on Oct. 19.