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Protagonist Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pursuing the discovery and development of target oral peptides as well differentiated alternatives to antibodies, and also as new chemical entities (NCEs) against those targets and life threatening diseases for which suitable small molecule and/or biologic options are not available. Peptides typically suffer from limitations of poor proteolytic stability and therefore find scarce therapeutic utility that is largely limited to ‘injectable drugs’. Protagonist’s technology platform is aimed at overcoming these restrictions and expanding the scope of peptide therapeutics to address unmet needs. Specific emphasis is placed on identifying ‘orally stable’ scaffolds and/or engineering oral stability characteristics onto them. The platform has been optimized over the years and involves synergistic integration of rational drug design, diversity oriented computational tools, phage display libraries, recombinant peptide expression, ex vivo oral stability methods, and peptide/medicinal chemistry techniques. This activity has led to the identification of ‘privileged scaffolds’ with favorable oral stability characteristics. Furthermore, the technology platform is well suited both for de novo discovery against a target and optimization around a given chemical starting point.
Quva is a national provider specializing in health-system pharmacy services, focusing on sterile injectable compounding and advanced data software platforms. The company operates FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities that manufacture ready-to-administer compounded sterile pharmaceuticals, serving thousands of hospitals across the United States. Quva adheres to stringent cGMP standards and utilizes automation and integrated technologies to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality medications. Quvas operations are divided into two main divisions. Quva Pharma delivers essential sterile compounded medications, addressing supply chain reliability and medication shortages. Quva BrightStream offers a data analytics platform that aggregates and analyzes healthcare data, providing actionable insights to optimize pharmacy operations. The company emphasizes patient safety, transparent customer service, and a commitment to innovation and quality, making it a trusted partner for health systems and hospital pharmacies.
Valitor, Inc. has developed novel methods of modifying therapeutic proteins to achieve substantial control over their pharmacokinetics, target specificity and bioactivity. Our technology platform can be broadly applied to improve the pharmacological properties of many protein drugs that are currently approved or under development. We currently have development pipelines in the fields of dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and stem cell therapy that highlight the capabilities of our novel drug products.
Switch Therapeutics is an emerging preclinical stage biotechnology company pioneering a new type of medicine that integrates nucleic acid nanotechnology and RNA interference (RNAi) science with the goal of treating a range of diseases – affecting the central nervous system and systemic indications – with significant unmet needs. Switch`s novel gene knockdown approach is based on technology developed by renowned researchers in the field of RNA from Caltech, Harvard and City of Hope. Based on the scientific discovery of Switch`s co-founders, the company has developed a novel proprietary platform known as CASi (Conditionally Activated siRNAs) that combines advantageous properties of both single and double-stranded RNAs in a single molecule, allowing for cell selective RNAi activity. To date, Switch has raised $52M in funding through Series A, and the company`s South San Francisco based team has continued to grow as its research has advanced.
LifeNexus is the creator of iChip, a product that empowers consumers with their health information anywhere they need it. By working with health plans, employers and providers, we`re helping to create better healthcare experiences when it matters most.