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XOMA is a late-stage biotechnology company with a diverse portfolio of innovative therapeutic antibodies. The Company has built an expertise in allosteric modulation and has applied that expertise to expand the therapeutic potential of monoclonal antibodies. The first compound from XOMA’s allosteric modulating antibody program is gevokizumab, an IL-1 beta modulating antibody. XOMA has partnered with SERVIER, a global pharmaceutical company based in France, to develop and commercialize gevokizumab for the global market, and the companies are conducting a global Phase 3 program in people with Behçet’s disease uveitis and non-infectious uveitis. Each company also has a proof-of-concept (POC) clinical program in place to identify other IL-1 mediated diseases that could be treated with gevokizumab. One of these POC studies led XOMA to select its next Phase 3 indication, pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare ulcerative skin disease. XOMA`s scientific research also produced the XMet program, which consists of three classes of preclinical allosteric modulating antibodies, including Selective Insulin Receptor Modulators (SIRMs) that could have a major impact on the treatment of diabetes. XOMA will retain the compound that has potential to treat several rare insulin dysfunction-related diseases and to out-license the compounds that could address the diabetes markets.
Primmune Therapeutics is developing an orally administered TLR7 agonist to stimulate innate immunity in cancer immunotherapy. Our goal is to improve the response rate of patients to current and future immunotherapy medicines.
CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading gene-editing company focused on the development of transformative medicines using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing platform. CRISPR/Cas9 is a revolutionary technology that allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA. Our multi-disciplinary team of world-class researchers and drug developers is working to translate this technology into breakthrough human therapeutics in a number of serious diseases. Our lead programs in beta-thalassemia and sickle cell disease have advanced to IND/CTA-enabling studies with a CTA filing planned by the end of 2017, and we are advancing additional programs in ex vivo and in vivo disease areas. In addition to our fully-owned programs, our strategic collaborations with Bayer AG and Vertex Pharmaceuticals expand our portfolio and enable us with unique capabilities. Through our private financings, partnerships, and IPO we have raised >$400M to fund and accelerate our portfolio. We have licensed the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 patent estate for human therapeutic use from our scientific founder, Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, who co-invented the application of CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing. Our company is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland with R&D operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and some business operations in London, United Kingdom.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, dedicated exclusively to the veterinary market. Founded in 1997, the company has a rich history dating back to 1819. Dechra develops, manufactures, and markets high-quality pharmaceutical products and services aimed at improving animal health and welfare. It operates in 24 countries and distributes products in over 50 countries. The company offers a diverse portfolio of prescription-only veterinary medicines for companion animals and horses, focusing on areas such as endocrinology, dermatology, and critical care. Dechra also provides water-soluble antibiotics, poultry vaccines, and specialized diets. Its services division includes laboratories that support veterinary diagnostics. With a strong emphasis on understanding veterinarians needs, Dechra provides training and scientific resources to enhance animal care.
Comfort Safety Products is a Lowell, MA-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.