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Juventas Therapeutics

www.juventasinc.com

 
Juventas Therapeutics is a private clinical-stage company developing novel therapies for ischemic cardiovascular disease. The company`s lead product` JVS-100` is a non-viral plasmid that encodes for stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1). SDF-1 has been shown to significantly increase end-organ function following tissue injury by promoting cell survival` recruiting endogenous stem cells to the damaged region` and promoting new blood vessel growth. The SDF-1 repair pathway is well conserved throughout end-organ systems providing the opportunity to impact a broad range of diseases. Target cardiovascular clinical indications address large markets with high unmet medical need and significant market potential. Juventas is currently enrolling ...
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $10-50 Million
  • www.juventasinc.com
  • 3615 Superior Avenue Suite 4403C
    Cleveland, OH USA 44114
  • Phone: 216.273.4000
  • Fax: 216.359.0099

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Funding

Juventas Therapeutics raised $14M on 05/13/2015

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