"Indication: Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, including hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and other conditions driven by dysregulated innate immune signaling; focus on patients with moderate-to-severe disease inadequately controlled by standard therapies
Clinical stage: Phase 1b clinical development (ongoing), with Phase 2 planned
Modality: Small molecule
Mechanism / Target: Selective RIPK2 (Receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 2) inhibitor, blocking NOD1/NOD2 signaling pathways and downstream NF-κB–mediated inflammatory cytokine production
Route / form: Oral
Differentiation: Oral, targeted inhibition of RIPK2 offers a novel mechanism to modulate innate immune signaling upstream of multiple inflammatory pathways; potential for improved safety versus broad immunosuppressants and applicability across multiple inflammatory indications; positioned as a first-in-class approach in diseases like hidradenitis suppurativa
Manufacturer #39107
Founded in 2017, this clinical-stage biotech develops Rx therapeutics targeting regulated cell death mechanisms for immune-mediated diseases. Injectable biologic pipeline advances through global clinical trials, backed by major international investors including a recent $50M Series C. Focuses on novel cell death pathway targets addressing significant unmet medical needs.