Our computational platform converts recombinant proteins into material-binding variants that can be used to coat implants, devices, and injectable carriers. This novel and unprecedented method enables us to deliver therapeutics to any location in the body with precision.
Technology Overview
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NATIVE PROTEIN
Proteins in nature did not evolve specifically to treat diseases. Most proteins administered as therapeutics to patients have suboptimal properties for treating the target disease.
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PROPRIETARY SEQUENCE OPTIMIZATION
With a combination of computational and in vitro methods we are able to identify variants that have valuable material binding properties.
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MATERIAL-BINDING VARIANTS
The output of this process is a novel protein variant that preserves native biological function and that can bind to the selected material with extremely high affinity. This enables new therapeutics that are safer and more effective.
Our modified proteins can be applied easily in a simple one-step process that does not require any chemical modification.
Our material-binding proteins can be used to coat implants, devices, and injectable carriers.
Carriers coated with our modified proteins enable long-term local delivery with vastly reduced off target effects.
Every protein we generate with our method is novel composition of matter, thus creating unique and independent IP.
We are focusing on previously out-of-reach clinical indications in vascular, soft tissue, and orthopedic repair as well as targeted chemotherapeutics and have already demonstrated superiority over standard of care in all preclinical studies conducted to date, including studies at the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.
We are headquartered in Frederick, Maryland with other locations in Boston, Orlando, and Memphis.
We believe in the power of teams and have several partnerships that are advancing new therapies. If you are interested in exploring a partnership, contact us.