Samsara BioCapital LLC is a principal investment firm founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in investing in biotechnology companies across the United States, with a focus on sectors such as pharmaceuticals, oncology, life sciences, and digital health. As a registered investment adviser, Samsara BioCapital aims to support innovative healthcare ventures through strategic investments.
Acelyrin is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering innovative treatment options to patients. The company specializes in identifying, acquiring, and accelerating the development and commercialization of promising drug candidates. By leveraging its expertise, Acelyrin aims to advance transformative medicines that can significantly improve patient outcomes.
MiroBio Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing antibody modulators for immune cell receptors aimed at treating autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, MiroBio leverages pioneering research from the University of Oxford to understand how immune cells communicate and are activated. This foundational knowledge allows the company to create innovative antibodies that stimulate specific immune cell signals, harnessing the body's natural control mechanisms to restore balance within the immune system. By activating these natural pathways, MiroBio's therapeutics aim to provide significant benefits to patients suffering from various autoimmune conditions, enabling clinicians to effectively manage overactive immune responses associated with these diseases.
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for hypertension. The company is advancing its lead product candidate, MLS-101, a highly selective and potent aldosterone synthase inhibitor licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. Mineralys aims to provide a targeted treatment for patients with uncontrolled hypertension, particularly those who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control despite using multiple antihypertensive medications. By addressing the underlying factors associated with elevated aldosterone levels, Mineralys seeks to improve treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from this condition.
ImmunOs Therapeutics AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Schlieren, Switzerland, founded in 2014. The company specializes in the discovery and development of novel human immunomodulatory proteins aimed at enhancing cancer treatment and addressing autoimmune diseases. By focusing on next-generation therapeutics, ImmunOs aims to create drugs that not only exhibit direct anti-tumor effects but also remodel the tumor microenvironment. Additionally, the company is developing antibodies designed to block the activation of specific HLA molecules associated with autoimmune conditions. Through its innovative approach, ImmunOs Therapeutics seeks to improve the lives of patients suffering from serious diseases.
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company that specializes in developing and commercializing innovative drug and delivery solutions for the localized treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases. Utilizing its proprietary XTreo technology platform, the company aims to deliver medications directly to affected tissues for extended periods with a single administration. Its lead product candidates, LYR-210 and LYR-220, are bioresorbable polymeric matrices designed for non-invasive in-office procedures, providing up to six months of continuous drug therapy specifically for chronic rhinosinusitis. The active ingredient in these formulations is mometasone furoate, which is recognized for its efficacy and safety in various FDA-approved therapies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Lyra Therapeutics was formerly known as 480 Biomedical, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.
Dewpoint Therapeutics, Inc. is a Boston-based biotechnology company focused on the research and development of biomolecular condensates to create innovative treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, immunology, cardiovascular issues, women's health, and virology. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes a proprietary, AI-powered drug discovery platform that employs machine learning and advanced image analysis to visualize and manipulate biomolecular condensates. This technology aids in identifying novel drug candidates and has applications across various therapeutic areas. Dewpoint Therapeutics collaborates with leading academic and pharmaceutical partners to enhance its research and development efforts, aiming to deliver impactful healthcare solutions.
Operator of a biotechnology company intended to provide novel small molecule medicines targeting g-protein-coupled receptors. The company provides industrial-scale drug discovery using novel screening technologies and structure-based drug design, enabling medical researchers to easily find patients' treatments for a wide range of diseases.
SanReno Therapeutics
Funding Round in 2021
SanReno Therapeutics develop, manufacture and commercialize kidney disease therapies in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Singapore (the “Territory”). SanReno Therapeutics formed with JV of Chinook Therapeutics and Frazier Healthcare Partners and Pivotal bioVenture Partners China.
Acelyrin is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering innovative treatment options to patients. The company specializes in identifying, acquiring, and accelerating the development and commercialization of promising drug candidates. By leveraging its expertise, Acelyrin aims to advance transformative medicines that can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Tentarix Biotherapeutics is focused on developing innovative protein therapeutics that address significant challenges in the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other medical conditions. The company utilizes a protein engineering platform that employs synthetic biology to create multispecific binding molecules with unique combined bioactivities. By leveraging fully human antibody variable domains, Tentarix aims to enhance specificity and therapeutic activity, offering clinicians new approaches to treatment that were previously unattainable.
Exo Therapeutics, Inc. is a molecule drug discovery and development company to address intractable pharmaceutical targets. The company develops a pipeline of drug candidates that bind exosites, distal, and unique binding pockets that reprogram enzyme activity for therapeutic effect in oncology, inflammation. Exo Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Obsidian Therapeutics develops innovative cell and gene therapies aimed at enhancing adoptive immunotherapy for cancer patients. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating next-generation therapies that utilize pharmacologic operating systems to provide precise control over protein activity within cells. This technology allows for the development of adoptive cell therapies with advanced functionalities that can be managed by physicians using simple, safe, and orally active medications. By offering improved control over treatment, Obsidian Therapeutics aims to provide better outcomes for patients compared to existing cell therapy options.
Attralus is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on creating transformative medicines to improve the lives of patients with systemic amyloidosis. Its proprietary peptide-based pan-amyloid targeting agents have the potential to diagnose and treat all forms and stages of systemic amyloidosis. The company is focused on targeting common pathology in all systemic amyloidosis diseases, with the goal of developing treatments for all subtypes of amyloidosis, including the majority in which there are currently no treatment options.
Neurogastrx, Inc. is a venture-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for gastrointestinal disorders. Established in 2017 and located in Campbell, California, the company aims to address the unmet medical needs associated with functional and motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. One of its key products, NG101, is designed to enhance gastric motility while also possessing antiemetic properties. Neurogastrx's specialty therapies target the enteric nervous system, addressing issues related to gut contractions, sensation, and the brain-gut axis, ultimately striving to alleviate the burden of these disorders on patients and the healthcare system.
PepGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on advancing the delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics, particularly antisense oligonucleotides. Established in 2018, PepGen aims to enhance the clinical efficacy of these therapeutics through its proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform. This innovative technology employs engineered peptides designed for optimized tissue penetration, cellular uptake, and nuclear delivery, enabling effective transport of oligonucleotides to various target tissues, including smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscle, as well as the central nervous system. By leveraging its drug delivery capabilities, PepGen seeks to transform the treatment landscape for severe neuromuscular and neurological diseases.
Prime Medicine Inc is a biotechnology company committed to delivering genetic therapies to address diseases by deploying gene editing technology, Prime Editing. The Prime Editing technology is a next-generation technology that can search and replace to restore normal genetic function in the genome and can treat a wide spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical needs and efficient and broad gene editing technology.
Abata Therapeutics, a company focused on translating the biology of regulatory T cells (Tregs) into transformational medicines for patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) and other severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
NiKang Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2017 and located in Wilmington, Delaware. The company is dedicated to discovering and developing innovative small molecule oncology medicines aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. By employing a discovery approach that leverages target structure biology and structure-based drug design, NiKang Therapeutics aims to facilitate the rapid and efficient development of proprietary drug candidates with optimal pharmacological properties. The company seeks to enhance the treatment options available to healthcare providers, ultimately improving patient outcomes in the fight against cancer.
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for hypertension. The company is advancing its lead product candidate, MLS-101, a highly selective and potent aldosterone synthase inhibitor licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. Mineralys aims to provide a targeted treatment for patients with uncontrolled hypertension, particularly those who do not achieve adequate blood pressure control despite using multiple antihypertensive medications. By addressing the underlying factors associated with elevated aldosterone levels, Mineralys seeks to improve treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from this condition.
Centessa Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the drug development process through an asset-centric research and development model. The company advances a diverse portfolio of validated programs, each managed by a dedicated subsidiary and backed by a centralized infrastructure and experienced management team. Among its pipeline assets are SerpinPC, targeting Hemophilia A and B, LB101 for solid tumors, ORX750 for narcolepsy type 1 and other sleep disorders, and MGX292 for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Additionally, Centessa is developing an undisclosed asset for solid tumors.
Pipeline Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing small molecules aimed at neuroregeneration, which includes promoting synaptogenesis, remyelination, and axonal repair. Based in San Diego, California, the company’s lead product candidate, PIPE-505, is a gamma secretase inhibitor designed to treat mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss associated with cochlear synaptopathy. Additionally, Pipeline Therapeutics is advancing earlier-stage programs, such as PIPE-307, which target remyelination and axonal repair to address various neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis. Founded in 2017, the company aims to harness the body's natural repair mechanisms to facilitate recovery from neurological damage.
Syros Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead candidates, SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently undergoing Phase II trials for specific patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor in Phase I trials for select advanced solid tumors. Syros employs a proprietary platform that integrates assay technologies, bioinformatics, and biological insights to map gene regulatory circuits and modulate gene expression, positioning itself as a leader in gene control research. Additionally, Syros has established collaborations, including a target discovery agreement with Incyte Corporation focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms, and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for tamibarotene's development and commercialization. Founded in 2011, Syros Pharmaceuticals aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and beyond.
A2 Biotherapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company located in Southern California that develops novel medicines for serious illnesses. We utilize an advanced targeting technology platform to increase the effectiveness of the body’s natural immune defenses.
Dewpoint Therapeutics, Inc. is a Boston-based biotechnology company focused on the research and development of biomolecular condensates to create innovative treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, immunology, cardiovascular issues, women's health, and virology. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes a proprietary, AI-powered drug discovery platform that employs machine learning and advanced image analysis to visualize and manipulate biomolecular condensates. This technology aids in identifying novel drug candidates and has applications across various therapeutic areas. Dewpoint Therapeutics collaborates with leading academic and pharmaceutical partners to enhance its research and development efforts, aiming to deliver impactful healthcare solutions.
Palladio Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing transformative medicines for orphan diseases of the kidney. Founded in 2015 and based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, the company is in the clinical stage and specializes in therapeutics aimed at renal diseases, particularly polycystic kidney disease (PKD). One of its key developments is Lixivaptan, a selective vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist designed to treat PKD, a life-threatening genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. Palladio Biosciences aims to provide innovative treatment options that can help prevent the progression of kidney diseases.
Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing products for patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders. The company's lead product, OP0201, is a surfactant-based nasal aerosol designed for individuals at risk of or suffering from otitis media, which is inflammation of the middle ear. In addition to OP0201, Eledon has developed foam-based drug delivery technologies, OP0101 and OP0102, aimed at administering medications to the ear, nose, and sinus cavities. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Novus Therapeutics, the company rebranded in January 2021 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2013. The company utilizes artificial intelligence, automation, and experimental biology to streamline drug discovery and develop treatments for various diseases modeled at the cellular level. Its innovative platform includes multiple software solutions such as ReChem for chemical compound design, ReScreen for managing complex experiments, and RePredict, which employs machine learning to analyze drug compound relationships. Initially focused on drug repurposing for rare diseases, Recursion has expanded its research to address a wider range of conditions, including aging, inflammation, infectious diseases, and immunology. By leveraging advanced technology and high-throughput automated screening, Recursion Pharmaceuticals aims to create a comprehensive understanding of human cellular biology, significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of discovering new treatments.
Rain Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapies for cancer patients, particularly those with unmet medical needs. Established in 2017 and based in Newark, California, the company specializes in small molecule therapeutics. Its lead product, RAIN-32, is a small molecule MDM2 inhibitor aimed at treating well-differentiated and de-differentiated liposarcoma. Additionally, Rain Therapeutics is developing tarloxotinib, a hypoxia-activated pan-HER inhibitor currently undergoing clinical trials for non-small cell lung cancer. The company emphasizes identifying cancers driven by specific oncogenic mutations and evaluates sub-populations where existing treatment options are inadequate. Through collaboration with a global network of scientific and thought leaders, Rain Therapeutics seeks to align its therapeutic innovations with the needs of these cancer populations.
Chinook Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of therapeutics and life science. The company focuses on developing precision medicines for kidney diseases. Its services offers utilization of novel translational platforms and patient stratification tools, and emergence of accelerated regulatory pathways based on surrogate endpoints.
The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Alberta, Canada.
Verona Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing therapies for chronic respiratory diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, ensifentrine, is an inhaled dual inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 3 and 4, functioning as both a bronchodilator and an anti-inflammatory agent. Ensifentrine is currently in Phase 2b clinical development as a nebulized formulation for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and alternative delivery methods, including a dry powder inhaler and a pressurized metered-dose inhaler, are also being explored. In addition to COPD, Verona Pharma aims to develop ensifentrine for other respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma. Founded in 2005, the company is committed to improving the health and quality of life for individuals affected by these challenging diseases.
Autobahn Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing small molecule therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company focuses on leveraging its expertise in brain-targeting chemistry to create innovative treatments that harness the regenerative capabilities of the human body. Its primary product candidate, ABX-002, is a thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist aimed at treating multiple sclerosis and adrenomyeloneuropathy, a rare genetic disorder. Founded in 2017, Autobahn Therapeutics is committed to addressing significant unmet medical needs in areas such as neuropsychiatry, neurodegeneration, and neuroinflammation, utilizing validated clinical and biological targets to guide its research and development efforts.
Mereo is based in London and was founded in March 2015 to fund and develop novel, innovative specialist focused products from large pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies. Pharmaceutical companies face increasingly difficult choices in the allocation of internal resources to their drug development programs. With significant P&L constraints and rich pipelines it has become increasingly difficult for many companies to fully fund and advance development all of their drug candidates, especially beyond Phase 2. Mereo has been formed to take advantage of the global pharmaceutical industry's drive for creative ways to progress their clinical development pipelines. Mereo has acquired an initial mid-late stage portfolio of three exceptionally well characterised novel products for the treatment of diseases with considerable unmet medical need from Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Each of these programmes has a comprehensive dataset for both pre-clinical and proof-of-concept clinical studies. Additional product opportunities are under evaluation. Mereo's focus is the development of innovative medicines that have the potential to significantly transform the lives of patients suffering from rare and other specialised conditions around the world. To do this, the Company depends on the combination of its team's expertise in selecting and acquiring product opportunities, creating value in the development pipeline and structuring creative transactions. Mereo's internal expertise is complemented by a unique partnership with a leading global CRO, ICON. Mereo combines the operational discipline and efficiency of a small company with the financial resources to conduct comprehensive clinical studies. Mereo will rapidly progress each of the products through further value inflection points before partnering or divesting its products. The Company also has the option to directly commercialise products, for example in orphan disease indications.
Palvella Therapeutics is a start-up life sciences company that focuses on relentlessly and selflessly serving abandoned patient populations with therapies. The company specializes in developing therapies that specifically target the root cause of the disease. Palvella Therapeutics was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Forma Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics for rare hematologic diseases and cancers. The company's key product candidates include FT-4202, currently in Phase 1 trials for sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies, and FT-7051, aimed at treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Additionally, Forma is advancing FT-2102, an oral investigational agent targeting mutated IDH1 enzymes, which is being assessed in a Phase 2 trial for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia and an exploratory Phase 1 trial for glioma. The pipeline also features FT-4101 and FT-8225, which are selective inhibitors of fatty acid synthase. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Forma integrates advanced drug discovery technologies with oncology expertise to target significant challenges in cancer treatment and address unmet medical needs.
Pieris Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing anticalin-based therapeutics. Anticalins are low molecular-weight proteins derived from lipocalins, which are naturally occurring proteins in the human body. The company’s lead respiratory candidate, PRS-060, is in Phase I trials for asthma and other inflammatory diseases, while its lead immuno-oncology candidate, PRS-343, is also in Phase I trials targeting various cancers. Additionally, Pieris is advancing PRS-080, a treatment for functional iron deficiency in patients with chronic kidney disease, currently in Phase IIa trials, and PRS-344, a bispecific anticalin-antibody fusion protein in preclinical development for oncology. The company collaborates with several partners, including Les Laboratoires Servier, AstraZeneca, and Seattle Genetics, and has research collaborations with academic institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh. Founded in 2000, Pieris Pharmaceuticals aims to address critical medical needs through its innovative drug development approach.
A2 Biotherapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company located in Southern California that develops novel medicines for serious illnesses. We utilize an advanced targeting technology platform to increase the effectiveness of the body’s natural immune defenses.
MiroBio Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing antibody modulators for immune cell receptors aimed at treating autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018, MiroBio leverages pioneering research from the University of Oxford to understand how immune cells communicate and are activated. This foundational knowledge allows the company to create innovative antibodies that stimulate specific immune cell signals, harnessing the body's natural control mechanisms to restore balance within the immune system. By activating these natural pathways, MiroBio's therapeutics aim to provide significant benefits to patients suffering from various autoimmune conditions, enabling clinicians to effectively manage overactive immune responses associated with these diseases.
Chinook Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in the fields of therapeutics and life science. The company focuses on developing precision medicines for kidney diseases. Its services offers utilization of novel translational platforms and patient stratification tools, and emergence of accelerated regulatory pathways based on surrogate endpoints.
The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Alberta, Canada.
SpringWorks Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for underserved patient populations affected by rare diseases and cancer. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company’s lead product candidate, nirogacestat, is an oral small molecule gamma secretase inhibitor currently in Phase III trials for treating desmoid tumors. Other significant candidates include mirdametinib, an oral MEK inhibitor in Phase IIb trials for neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas, and various combinations involving nirogacestat for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The company is also exploring additional therapies, such as BGB-3245, an investigational oral inhibitor targeting BRAF mutations, currently in Phase I trials. SpringWorks has established collaborations with several biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms to enhance its research and development efforts.
Hookipa Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing immune-therapeutics for infectious diseases and cancers using its proprietary arenavirus platform. The company's key platforms, Vaxwave and TheraT, aim to elicit robust immune responses, including high levels of neutralizing antibodies and T cells, which are often lacking in traditional therapies. Hookipa's product pipeline features HB-101, a vaccine targeting cytomegalovirus, and HB-201 and HB-202, which are in preclinical studies for human papillomavirus-positive cancers. Additionally, the company is collaborating with Gilead Sciences to create therapies for chronic Hepatitis B and HIV infections. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Hookipa Pharma aims to transform the field of immunotherapy through its innovative approaches.
Dewpoint Therapeutics, Inc. is a Boston-based biotechnology company focused on the research and development of biomolecular condensates to create innovative treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, immunology, cardiovascular issues, women's health, and virology. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes a proprietary, AI-powered drug discovery platform that employs machine learning and advanced image analysis to visualize and manipulate biomolecular condensates. This technology aids in identifying novel drug candidates and has applications across various therapeutic areas. Dewpoint Therapeutics collaborates with leading academic and pharmaceutical partners to enhance its research and development efforts, aiming to deliver impactful healthcare solutions.
Bellus Health Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Laval, Canada, focused on developing therapeutics for chronic cough and other hypersensitization disorders. Its lead drug candidate, BLU-5937, is an oral small molecule antagonist of the P2X3 receptor, currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for chronic cough and chronic pruritus. Additionally, the company is advancing KIACTA™, a novel treatment for AA amyloidosis and sarcoidosis, both rare diseases affecting renal and pulmonary functions, respectively. KIACTA™ is in the data review stage following a Phase 3 study. Bellus Health is also developing Shigamab™, an antibody treatment for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, with pre-clinical studies in progress. Furthermore, the company has a research-stage project aimed at treating AL amyloidosis, a condition characterized by the accumulation of amyloid proteins in various organs. Bellus Health is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs through its innovative drug development pipeline.
Velicept Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical development company, develops and commercializes drugs that have the potential to improve patients’ lives by transforming the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Its lead program include Solabegron, a differentiated and selective compound that relaxes the bladder smooth muscle by stimulating beta 3-adrenoceptors, which is being investigated for OAB and IBS conditions that affect the quality of life. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Sutro Biopharma is a clinical stage drug discovery, development, and manufacturing company. It is mainly engaged in the development of biopharmaceutical products. The company manufactures next-generation protein therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders through its proprietary integrated cell-free protein synthesis platform, XpressCF. Products offered by the company include STRO-001 for patients with multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and STRO-002 for the treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Allakos Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating various diseases linked to dysregulation of the T-helper type 2 immune response, including allergic diseases, inflammation, and conditions characterized by excessive inflammatory cell production. Its lead therapeutic candidate, antolimab (AK002), targets conditions such as eosinophilic gastritis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, chronic urticaria, indolent systemic mastocytosis, and severe allergic conjunctivitis. Additionally, Allakos is advancing another program, AK006, which targets the Siglec-6 receptor on mast cells to modulate their activity and reduce excessive activation. Through these initiatives, Allakos aims to address significant unmet medical needs in immunological health.
Levo Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for Prader-Willi Syndrome and related disorders. Founded in 2014 and located in Skokie, Illinois, the company is known for its therapeutic program LV-101, which specifically targets hyperphagia and behavioral issues associated with Prader-Willi syndrome. Levo Therapeutics employs genetic insights to enhance its research and development efforts, aiming to provide effective solutions for this multisystem neurodevelopmental disorder and improve the lives of affected patients.
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