AB Science S.A. is a pharmaceutical firm focused on discovering, advancing, and commercializing protein kinase inhibitors for both human and animal therapeutic applications. The company's primary drug candidate, masitinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is currently undergoing late-stage (Phase III) clinical investigations for various conditions including prostate and pancreatic cancers, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, severe asthma, and mastocytosis. Additionally, it is in Phase II trials for managing Covid-19. Beyond masitinib, AB Science is also advancing AB8939, a synthetic microtubule destabilizer designed to treat acute myeloid leukemia. Another product in development is AB20001, a combination therapy involving masitinib and isoquercetin, which is currently in Phase II trials to assess its safety and effectiveness in hospitalized patients experiencing moderate to severe COVID-19. In the European market, masitinib is sold under the brand name Masivet. Established in 2001, AB Science S.A. operates from its headquarters in Paris, France.
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AB Science S.A. is a pharmaceuticals company headquartered in Nashville, France, founded in 2001. Xcout tracks 11 named people at AB Science S.A., including Seth Perry Bernstein (CEO & Director).
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ABVC BioPharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating novel drugs and medical devices to address critical, underserved healthcare requirements across the United States. The company's pipeline includes several key candidates: ABV-1501, currently undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials, is being developed as a combination treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. ABV-1504 has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for major depressive disorders. ABV-1505 is progressing through Phase II clinical studies for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ABV-1703 has concluded its Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. ABV-1702 has also finished Phase I clinical investigations for myelodysplastic syndromes. ABV-1601 is in Phase I/II clinical trials, aimed at alleviating depression in individuals with cancer. ABV-1701 Vitargus is in development to treat conditions such as retinal detachment or vitreous hemorrhage. ABVC BioPharma maintains strategic alliances, including a co-development arrangement with Rgene Corporation, alongside collaborative agreements with BioHopeKing Corporation and BioFirst Corporation. The company's headquarters are located in Fremont, California, and it operates as a subsidiary of YuanGene Corporation.
Delta-Fly Pharma, Inc., established in Tokushima, Japan, in 2010, is a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative oncology drugs. Their comprehensive pipeline includes several drug candidates targeting various cancers. DFP-10917 is currently undergoing Phase III clinical evaluation in the United States and Phase I in Japan for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia. Another significant compound, DFP-14323, is in Phase III trials for lung cancer. The firm is also advancing DFP-17729 through Phase I/II studies for solid tumors. Furthermore, DFP-11207 has successfully completed its Phase I clinical trial for pancreatic cancer. For hematologic malignancies, DFP-14927 is in Phase I, while DFP-10825 is in preclinical development, targeting gastric and ovarian cancers.
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of treatments within cellular metabolism and associated biological domains. Its lead product, PYRUKYND (mitapivat), serves as an activator for both healthy and various mutated forms of the pyruvate kinase (PK) enzyme, targeting the management of hemolytic anemias. Additionally, AG-946, an investigational compound, is currently undergoing Phase I clinical evaluation for hemolytic anemias and other conditions. Established in 2007, Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Based in New York City and established in 1993, TG Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has advanced to the commercial stage. Its core mission revolves around the acquisition, advancement, and marketing of novel therapeutic solutions. The company's focus areas specifically include B-cell related cancers (malignancies) and various autoimmune disorders. Among its significant investigational therapeutic candidates is Ublituximab, a distinctive glycoengineered monoclonal antibody currently undergoing evaluation. It targets B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and the relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Another compound in its pipeline is Umbralisib, an orally administered inhibitor designed to block PI3K-delta and CK1-epsilon enzymes. This treatment is being investigated for its effectiveness against CLL, marginal zone lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma. TG Therapeutics is also developing Cosibelimab, an IgG1 human monoclonal antibody that functions by binding to programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and subsequently preventing its interaction with PD-1 and B7.1 receptors. Furthermore, the company is advancing TG-1701, an oral, covalently-bound Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, notably more selective for BTK compared to ibrutinib in laboratory screenings. Completing this clinical-stage portfolio is TG-1801, a bispecific antibody engineered to simultaneously target CD47 and CD19. Beyond its clinical-stage assets, the company possesses various licensed preclinical programs, including those addressing BET, interleukin-1 receptor associated kinase-4, and GITR. To enhance its research and development capabilities, TG Therapeutics has forged collaboration agreements with entities such as Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc., Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Novimmune SA, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, and Jubilant Biosys. The company also maintains strategic alliances with partners including LFB Biotechnologies S.A.S, GTC Biotherapeutics, LFB/GTC LLC, Ildong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., and Rhizen Pharmaceuticals, S A.
Operating globally, Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medical therapies. The company's core areas of expertise span oncology, nephrology, central nervous system disorders, and immunology. Its extensive product portfolio includes established medications such as ABSTRAL, a sublingual fentanyl formulation for managing breakthrough pain in cancer patients; ALLELOCK, an antihistamine for various allergic conditions; and CONIEL, a calcium channel blocker prescribed for hypertension and angina. Kyowa Kirin also provides a range of advanced biological and specialized treatments. These encompass Crysvita, a recombinant human monoclonal IgG1 antibody targeting fibroblast growth factor 23, and blood-related therapies like ESPO (human erythropoietin), NESP (an erythropoiesis stimulating agent), and GRAN (a human colony-stimulating factor). Further products in its lineup address diverse medical needs: G-LASTA/Peglasta/Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia; LEUNASE for acute lymphoblastic leukemia; LUMICEF, a biological treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis; Moventig, a mu-opioid receptor antagonist for opioid-induced constipation; Nouriast/Nourianz, an adenosine receptor antagonist for Parkinson's disease; and ORKEDIA, an oral calcimimetics agent. Other significant offerings are PecFent, a nasally administered spray; POTELIGEO, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CC chemokine receptor 4; REGPARA for secondary hyperparathyroidism; Romiplate/Nplate, a recombinant protein promoting platelet production; and SANCUSO for managing nausea and vomiting. Beyond its current offerings, Kyowa Kirin is actively involved in pipeline development, notably through a strategic collaboration with Amgen Inc. for the joint development and commercialization of KHK4083. This Phase 3-ready, fully human anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody is being developed to treat atopic dermatitis. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1949, the company changed its name from Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. to Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. in June 2019. It operates as a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited.
Percheron Therapeutics Limited, an Australian enterprise established in 2000 with its headquarters in Melbourne, is dedicated to the research and development of groundbreaking antisense pharmaceuticals. Formerly known as Antisense Therapeutics Limited until its name change in December 2023, the company holds a promising product portfolio. This includes ATL1102, an antisense inhibitor designed to target CD49d, which is currently undergoing Phase IIa clinical trials for the treatment of various inflammatory and muscular conditions such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy R2, multiple sclerosis, and asthma. Another key asset is Atesidorsen (ATL1103), an oligonucleotide that has finished Phase II clinical trials. Atesidorsen functions by blocking the growth hormone receptor, aiming to lower blood concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and thereby address illnesses linked to an overabundance of growth hormone activity.
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