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Cogent Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing real solutions to treat genetically driven diseases. With a focus on rational drug discovery and development, we are leveraging validated biology to advance precision therapies designed to address the true underlying drivers of disease and provide real hope for patients. Cogent`s lead therapeutic candidate, PLX9486 (expected to be named CGT9486 in the future), is a precision kinase inhibitor designed to selectively and potently inhibit the KIT D816V mutation. This mutation is responsible for driving a rare and serious condition called Systemic Mastocytosis which can severely impact many different tissues and organs in the body. We are also studying PLX9486 to treat advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), which have a strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling.
Lybradyn Inc is a Oak Brook, IL-based company in the Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotech sector.
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.
Heat Biologics is a clinical-stage company focused on developing its proprietary ImPACT™ (Immune Pan-Antigen Cytotoxic Therapy), a fully allogeneic (“off-the-shelf”) cell-based immunotherapy for use in the treatment of a wide range of cancers.
SILKTECH focuses on innovating and developing silk-derived protein (SDP) products for ophthalmic applications. The company`s patented SDP material is currently being developed as a novel compound for the treatment of patients with dry eye disease. SILKTECH is based in Plymouth, MN and is financially backed by a combination of angels, grants and recently from a financing round by Skyview Ventures LLC.