PAR2

Domain Therapeutics to Present Latest Data on DT-9045, a First-in-class Negative Allosteric Modulator of PAR2 for Immuno-oncology, at AACR 2024 Annual Meeting, Highlighting Clear Competitive Advantages of This Candidate

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화요일, 3월 26, 2024

PAR2 is one of the genes most significantly linked to resistance against immune checkpoint blockage (ICB) and T cells dysfunction in cancer patients.

Key Points: 
  • PAR2 is one of the genes most significantly linked to resistance against immune checkpoint blockage (ICB) and T cells dysfunction in cancer patients.
  • Its upregulation across a variety of cancer types and expression on diverse cells within the tumor microenvironment underscore PAR2’s critical role in cancer development.
  • Remarkably, when compared to its most advanced competitors positioned in other therapeutic areas, this candidate has demonstrated clear differentiated features.
  • Stephan Schann, Chief Scientific Officer of Domain Therapeutics, commented: “We are excited to present our newest findings on DT-9045 at AACR.

Domain Therapeutics Promotes Stephan Schann as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)

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화요일, 2월 27, 2024

Domain Therapeutics (“Domain” or “the Company”), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative drug candidates in immuno-oncology targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), today announces the expansion of the Company’s executive management team with the appointment of Stephan Schann as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).

Key Points: 
  • Domain Therapeutics (“Domain” or “the Company”), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative drug candidates in immuno-oncology targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), today announces the expansion of the Company’s executive management team with the appointment of Stephan Schann as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
  • Stephan will oversee the development of Domain’s proprietary pipeline and its highly innovative R&D center based in Strasbourg, France.
  • Stephan has also contributed significantly to the Company’s scientific achievements and strategic direction.
  • Dr. Tony Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Domain Therapeutics, said: “We are thrilled to have Stephan be promoted into the role of Chief Scientific Officer.

Latest Updates of 7 Viva's Portfolio Companies

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금요일, 7월 28, 2023

WATERTOWN, Mass.-- Riparian Pharmaceuticals, a Viva Biotech portfolio company, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering novel therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. Riparian today announced it has entered into an exclusive license agreement and research agreement with Pfizer.

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  • WATERTOWN, Mass.-- Riparian Pharmaceuticals, a Viva Biotech portfolio company, is a biotechnology company focused on discovering novel therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases.
  • Riparian today announced it has entered into an exclusive license agreement and research agreement with Pfizer.
  • In exchange for exclusive rights to a Riparian preclinical program, Pfizer will make upfront and milestone payments, as well as pay royalties on sales of resulting therapeutics.
  • DTx Pharma utilizes its groundbreaking FALCON™ platform, a conjugated oligonucleotide technology using fatty acid ligands, to tackle the delivery challenges of oligonucleotide therapies.

Domain Therapeutics announces nomination of best-in-class CCR8 antibody candidate, DT-7012, further strengthening its unique portfolio of GPCR-targeting immunotherapies

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목요일, 6월 29, 2023

CCR8 is a GPCR target specifically expressed by Treg cells, one of the most important immunosuppressive immune cells responsible for the failure of several therapeutics in the clinic, including immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Key Points: 
  • CCR8 is a GPCR target specifically expressed by Treg cells, one of the most important immunosuppressive immune cells responsible for the failure of several therapeutics in the clinic, including immune checkpoint inhibitors.
  • Applying the Company’s precision research strategy and based on an in vitro benchmarking of competitor’s candidates, Domain has discovered a unique collection of anti-hCCR8 antibodies and nominated DT-7012 as a differentiated best-in-class Treg-depleting CCR8 antibody candidate.
  • With cell line generation currently ongoing, the Company expects to start a Phase I study of DT-7012 by mid-2025.
  • Dr. Stephan Schann, VP Research at Domain Therapeutics, commented: “The nomination of our best-in-class Treg-depleting CCR8 monoclonal antibody candidate, DT-7012, following the recent nomination of our first-in-class PAR2 NAM candidate, DT-9045, further strengthens and continues to build Domain’s unique portfolio of GPCR-based immunotherapies.

Domain Therapeutics announces nomination of first-in-class PAR2 NAM candidate, DT-9045, to unlock new cancer treatment possibilities

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월요일, 6월 5, 2023

Through this precision research strategy, backed by two decades of deep-expertise in understanding GPCRs, the Company has developed a novel series of potent and selective PAR2 NAMs.

Key Points: 
  • Through this precision research strategy, backed by two decades of deep-expertise in understanding GPCRs, the Company has developed a novel series of potent and selective PAR2 NAMs.
  • PAR2 is a novel therapeutic target in oncology and immuno-oncology, involved in several processes such as tumor proliferation, resistance to immunotherapy and fibrosis.
  • Domain nominated DT-9045 as a first-in-class PAR2 NAM clinical candidate based on its added-value, unique properties and greater therapeutic potential in comparison to biologics targeting PAR2 currently in the clinic by several competitors.
  • Dr. Pascal Neuville, CEO of Domain Therapeutics, commented: “The nomination of our first-in-class PAR2 NAM drug candidate, DT-9045, is an exciting step forward for Domain Therapeutics and for cancer treatment in general.