- biOasis has discovered a natural solution to deliver drugs across the blood brain barrier (BBB) using melanotransferrin (MTf), a human protein that transports molecules into the brain.
- Their Transcend drug delivery platform uses MTf to link therapeutic compounds to transport medicines for various central nervous system (CNS) diseases that currently have limited treatment options due to the BBB.
- Preclinical studies show MTf conjugates significantly increase brain delivery and activity of attached compounds like antibodies, enzymes and chemotherapy drugs.
biOasis Technologies, Inc., (BTI.TSXV & BIOAF.OTCQX) Presentation July 14graemedick
The document provides an overview of biOasis Technologies Inc., a company developing drug delivery technologies to transport therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier. It summarizes BiOasis' lead technologies, Transcend and Transcendpep, which use endogenous proteins to shuttle compounds into the brain. The document outlines BiOasis' strategy of collaborating with pharmaceutical partners to apply these technologies to various disease areas with high unmet medical need like cancer, neurodegeneration, and lysosomal storage diseases. It highlights several of BiOasis' preclinical development programs combining Transcend or Transcendpep with different compounds and the promising results observed so far.
biOasis Technologies, Inc. Presentation - October 2014graemedick
This document discusses biOasis Technologies Inc., a company developing a drug delivery platform to transport therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for treating central nervous system diseases. The platform utilizes melanotransferrin (MTf), a human protein that naturally transports iron into the brain. BiOasis has discovered a peptide within MTf, called MTfp, that offers improved brain penetration. Studies show MTf and MTfp conjugated to various compounds, including antibodies, enzymes and chemotherapy drugs, significantly increase transport into the brain compared to the compounds alone. BiOasis is working to validate and expand this technology with the goal of developing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, lysosomal storage disorders and brain cancer.
Lantern Pharma leverages AI, machine learning and genomic data to transform oncology drug development. Their RADR platform identifies patient subgroups likely to respond to drug candidates to increase success rates. They are developing multiple oncology drug programs including LP-100 for prostate cancer through a precision trial. LP-300 targets never-smoker NSCLC adenocarcinoma based on prior data and biomarker studies. Lantern aims to reduce costs and time through AI-enabled approaches.
biOasis Technologies, Inc. (BTI:TSXV & BIOAF:OTCQX) Presentation - May 2014graemedick
This document presents a corporate presentation for Bioasis Technologies Inc. It discusses the company's patented Transcend technology which allows drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier and potentially treat diseases of the brain and central nervous system. The presentation notes the blood-brain barrier poses a challenge for drug delivery to the brain but that Transcend is a leading technology in this area. It outlines Bioasis' drug development programs and potential for collaborations to develop new therapeutic entities using Transcend.
Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. is a target discovery and gene-editing company utilizing artificial intelligence and its proprietary neural network platform with a therapeutic focus on immuno-oncology.
Lantern Pharma leverages AI, machine learning and genomics to rescue and develop targeted cancer therapies. The company's RADR platform contains over 4.6 billion data points covering drug and tumor interactions. Lantern is developing a portfolio of targeted cancer drugs including LP-100, LP-184, LP-300 and novel ADC programs. The company aims to identify patient populations most likely to respond to therapies to streamline drug development and maximize success.
biOasis Technologies, Inc. Presentation - October 2014graemedick
This document discusses biOasis Technologies Inc., a company developing a drug delivery platform to transport therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for treating central nervous system diseases. The platform utilizes melanotransferrin (MTf), a human protein that naturally transports iron into the brain. BiOasis has discovered a peptide within MTf, called MTfp, that offers improved brain penetration. Studies show MTf and MTfp conjugated to various compounds, including antibodies, enzymes and chemotherapy drugs, significantly increase transport into the brain compared to the compounds alone. BiOasis is working to validate and expand this technology with the goal of developing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, lysosomal storage disorders and brain cancer.
The presentation discussed Protalix's plant cell-expressed, chemically modified human alpha-galactosidase for the treatment of Fabry disease, called PRX-102. Fabry disease is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A, leading to accumulation of Gb3 substrate and increased risks of stroke, cardiomyopathy, and renal issues. Currently available treatments have short half-lives. PRX-102 aims to be a "bio-better" enzyme by using chemical modification via covalent cross-linking of the subunits to create a stable dimer, which may provide advantages like improved stability, longer half-life, and enhanced uptake in target organs, potentially leading to better clinical efficacy than
biOasis Technologies, Inc., (BTI.TSXV & BIOAF.OTCQX) Presentation July 14graemedick
The document provides an overview of biOasis Technologies Inc., a company developing drug delivery technologies to transport therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier. It summarizes BiOasis' lead technologies, Transcend and Transcendpep, which use endogenous proteins to shuttle compounds into the brain. The document outlines BiOasis' strategy of collaborating with pharmaceutical partners to apply these technologies to various disease areas with high unmet medical need like cancer, neurodegeneration, and lysosomal storage diseases. It highlights several of BiOasis' preclinical development programs combining Transcend or Transcendpep with different compounds and the promising results observed so far.
biOasis Technologies, Inc. Presentation - October 2014graemedick
This document discusses biOasis Technologies Inc., a company developing a drug delivery platform to transport therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for treating central nervous system diseases. The platform utilizes melanotransferrin (MTf), a human protein that naturally transports iron into the brain. BiOasis has discovered a peptide within MTf, called MTfp, that offers improved brain penetration. Studies show MTf and MTfp conjugated to various compounds, including antibodies, enzymes and chemotherapy drugs, significantly increase transport into the brain compared to the compounds alone. BiOasis is working to validate and expand this technology with the goal of developing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, lysosomal storage disorders and brain cancer.
Lantern Pharma leverages AI, machine learning and genomic data to transform oncology drug development. Their RADR platform identifies patient subgroups likely to respond to drug candidates to increase success rates. They are developing multiple oncology drug programs including LP-100 for prostate cancer through a precision trial. LP-300 targets never-smoker NSCLC adenocarcinoma based on prior data and biomarker studies. Lantern aims to reduce costs and time through AI-enabled approaches.
biOasis Technologies, Inc. (BTI:TSXV & BIOAF:OTCQX) Presentation - May 2014graemedick
This document presents a corporate presentation for Bioasis Technologies Inc. It discusses the company's patented Transcend technology which allows drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier and potentially treat diseases of the brain and central nervous system. The presentation notes the blood-brain barrier poses a challenge for drug delivery to the brain but that Transcend is a leading technology in this area. It outlines Bioasis' drug development programs and potential for collaborations to develop new therapeutic entities using Transcend.
Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. is a target discovery and gene-editing company utilizing artificial intelligence and its proprietary neural network platform with a therapeutic focus on immuno-oncology.
Lantern Pharma leverages AI, machine learning and genomics to rescue and develop targeted cancer therapies. The company's RADR platform contains over 4.6 billion data points covering drug and tumor interactions. Lantern is developing a portfolio of targeted cancer drugs including LP-100, LP-184, LP-300 and novel ADC programs. The company aims to identify patient populations most likely to respond to therapies to streamline drug development and maximize success.
biOasis Technologies, Inc. Presentation - October 2014graemedick
This document discusses biOasis Technologies Inc., a company developing a drug delivery platform to transport therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for treating central nervous system diseases. The platform utilizes melanotransferrin (MTf), a human protein that naturally transports iron into the brain. BiOasis has discovered a peptide within MTf, called MTfp, that offers improved brain penetration. Studies show MTf and MTfp conjugated to various compounds, including antibodies, enzymes and chemotherapy drugs, significantly increase transport into the brain compared to the compounds alone. BiOasis is working to validate and expand this technology with the goal of developing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, lysosomal storage disorders and brain cancer.
The presentation discussed Protalix's plant cell-expressed, chemically modified human alpha-galactosidase for the treatment of Fabry disease, called PRX-102. Fabry disease is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A, leading to accumulation of Gb3 substrate and increased risks of stroke, cardiomyopathy, and renal issues. Currently available treatments have short half-lives. PRX-102 aims to be a "bio-better" enzyme by using chemical modification via covalent cross-linking of the subunits to create a stable dimer, which may provide advantages like improved stability, longer half-life, and enhanced uptake in target organs, potentially leading to better clinical efficacy than
Cidara is developing long-acting therapeutics designed to improve the standard of care for patients facing serious diseases. The Company’s portfolio is comprised of drug candidates intended to transform existing treatment and prevention paradigms. Its lead Phase 3 antifungal candidate, rezafungin, will report Phase 3 data at the end of 2021. The potential peak sales opportunity for rezafungin in the US is ~$750M. In addition, the Company is developing Drug-Fc Conjugates (DFCs) targeting viral and oncology diseases from Cidara’s proprietary Cloudbreak® platform.
Immuron Limited is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral immunotherapies for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Their lead program, IMM-124E, is in Phase 2 trials for NASH, ASH, and pediatric NAFLD, with interim data expected in 3Q 2017 and full results by 4Q 2017. IMM-124E has shown positive preclinical data, demonstrating a reduction in liver fibrosis, inflammation, and metabolic markers. Immuron also has a drug candidate, IMM-529, in development for C. difficile infection, expected to begin Phase 1/2 trials in 2Q 2017.
Opexa therapeutics corporate presentation october 2014OpexaTherapeutics
Opexa Therapeutics is developing Tcelna, an autologous T cell immunotherapy, for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). A Phase 2b clinical trial of Tcelna in secondary progressive MS (SPMS) is ongoing, with top-line results expected in late 2016. Previous clinical trials of Tcelna in relapsing-remitting MS showed a 37% reduction in relapse rate compared to placebo and reversal of disability progression in more active patients. Opexa signed an agreement with Merck Serono for development and commercialization of Tcelna in MS worldwide, excluding Japan, which could provide over $220 million in milestones to Opexa.
Lantern Pharma is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence (“A.I.”), machine learning and genomic date to streamline the drug development process and to identify patients who will benefit from their targeted oncology therapies. Their portfolio of therapies consists of compounds that others have tried, but failed, to develop into an approved commercialized drug. Additionally, they develop new compounds with the assistance of their A.I. platform (RADR) and biomarker driven approach. The Company is currently developing four therapeutic programs.
Cidara is developing long-acting therapeutics designed to improve the standard of care for patients facing serious diseases. The Company’s portfolio is comprised of drug candidates intended to transform existing treatment and prevention paradigms. Its lead Phase 3 antifungal candidate, rezafungin, will report Phase 3 data at the end of 2021. The potential peak sales opportunity for rezafungin in the US is ~$750M. In addition, the Company is developing Drug-Fc Conjugates (DFCs) targeting viral and oncology diseases from Cidara’s proprietary Cloudbreak® platform.
Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc is a clinical development pharmaceutical company. It is developing a portfolio of internally discovered therapies that address unmet medical needs in the areas of central nervous system, cardiovascular, metabolic and inflammatory diseases.
Catasys provides an integrated virtual healthcare program called OnTrak that identifies and treats behavioral health conditions like substance abuse and depression. OnTrak uses predictive analytics to identify high-cost patients with behavioral health issues who rarely seek treatment. Patients enroll in a 52-week virtual treatment program with care coaching support. Studies show OnTrak significantly reduces medical costs and healthcare utilization for enrolled members. Catasys contracts with health plans to provide OnTrak and is paid a monthly fee per enrolled member.
Biosceptre is developing targeted cancer therapies directed at the nfP2X7 receptor, which is found in many cancer types but not healthy tissue. They have three drug candidates in clinical trials: BIL03s, a systemic antibody; BIL06v, a peptide vaccine; and BIL010t, a topical antibody for skin cancer. Biosceptre seeks to raise £25M for further development and has an experienced leadership team and intellectual property protecting its platform until the early 2030s.
Aridis Pharmaceuticals is a late-stage clinical development company, leading the creation of transformative, first-in-class anti-infectives for life-threatening viral and bacterial respiratory infections. The company’s lead drug candidate for acute pneumonia met all endpoints for its phase 2 clinical trial and the Company is now preparing for a phase 3 study. Its pipeline of novel mechanism antibacterial and antivirals, sprung from its proprietary technology platforms, are designed to combat the growing public health threat of viral pandemics and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria. Its anti-toxin monoclonal antibody approach is a proven Mechanism of Action and has shown efficacy as a combination therapy in reducing acute pneumonia patients time in ICU as compared to the current standard of care, which is antibiotics. In addition to its phase 3 program, ARDS also has a phase 2 asset for the treatment of Bacteria HAP/VAP LPS 011. It also recently began enrolling for a phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis patients with acute pneumonia, a program funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for $7.5 million. Importantly, ARDS is also preparing to launch a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the second half of 2021 with its novel inhalation antibody technology for emerging COVID-19 mutated variants. The expansion of COVID virus strain coverage, combined with the product's self-administered, at-home treatment modality, further differentiates the company's AR-712 COVID treatment offering.
Lantern Pharma is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence (“A.I.”), machine learning and genomic date to streamline the drug development process and to identify patients who will benefit from their targeted oncology therapies. Their portfolio of therapies consists of compounds that others have tried, but failed, to develop into an approved commercialized drug. Additionally, they develop new compounds with the assistance of their A.I. platform (RADR) and biomarker driven approach. The Company is currently developing four therapeutic programs.
NE3107 is a small molecule in Phase 3 clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It works by inhibiting neuroinflammation and insulin resistance, two key drivers of cognitive decline. A Phase 3 trial for Alzheimer's is underway testing NE3107's ability to slow cognitive decline compared to placebo. Preclinical studies show NE3107 reduces inflammation, enhances insulin sensitivity, and has neuroprotective effects, supporting its potential in neurodegenerative diseases. A Phase 2 trial will assess NE3107's activity and safety when combined with L-dopa for Parkinson's disease.
Immuron Limited is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral immunotherapies to treat inflammatory and infectious diseases. It has two lead clinical assets in Phase 2 development for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and Clostridium difficile infection. Immuron's lead candidate, IMM-124E, is being studied in three Phase 2 clinical trials for NASH, alcoholic steatohepatitis, and pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with data expected in late 2017 and 2018. IMM-124E works through broad anti-inflammatory effects and has demonstrated a strong anti-fibrotic effect in preclinical models of liver disease.
This presentation provides an overview of Interpace Diagnostics Group (IDXG), a commercial company that provides molecular diagnostic tests and pathology services. Key points:
- IDXG has proprietary molecular diagnostic tests for pancreatic cysts (PancraGEN), thyroid nodules (ThyGenX/ThyraMIR), and Barrett's esophagus (BarreGEN).
- Clinical studies show PancraGEN more accurately determines cancer risk of pancreatic cysts compared to current guidelines. ThyGenX/ThyraMIR combination testing can accurately rule in or rule out thyroid cancer risk.
- The tests have significant market opportunities and address unmet clinical needs to avoid unnecessary surgeries and
One in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over her lifetime, with approximately 266,000 new breast cancer patients and 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in 2018. Following breast cancer surgery in the adjuvant setting, a HER2/neu 3+ patient typically receives Herceptin® in the first year, with the hope that their breast cancer will not recur, and with the odds of recurrence slowly decreasing over the first 5 years after surgery. Herceptin® has been shown to reduce recurrence rates from 25% to 12% in the adjuvant setting. In the neoadjuvant setting, a patient receives treatment before surgery and based on the results of a biopsy at surgery, will receive the same or more potent treatment after surgery. Kadcyla® has been shown to reduce recurrence rates from 22% to 11% in the neoadjuvant setting. Accordingly, we believe that GP2 may be used to address the 50% of recurring patients who do not respond to either Herceptin® or Kadcyla®.
SciSparc is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing unique cannabinoid technologies for treatment of central nervous system disorders. The proprietary compounds capitalize on the biochemistry of receptors that specialize in modulating the central nervous system (CNS) to create therapeutics that mitigate the adverse symptoms associated with CNS disorders.
Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS) is a biomedical technology research and development company that patents, designs, develops and commercializes innovative diagnostic and therapeutic injection technologies and instruments for medical and dental applications. Milestone's computer-controlled systems are designed to make injections precise, efficient, virtually painless, and less expensive. Milestone’s proprietary DPS® Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology® platform advances the development of next-generation devices, regulating flow rate and monitoring pressure from the tip of the needle, through platform extensions for local anesthesia for subcutaneous drug delivery, with specific applications for epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures.
Interpace Diagnostics provides molecular diagnostic tests and pathology services to evaluate cancer risk. The presentation discusses:
1) Interpace's product portfolio including tests that risk-stratify pancreatic cysts, Barrett's esophagus, and thyroid nodules.
2) Clinical evidence and guidelines supporting their tests, and growth in adoption and coverage by payers.
3) Financial highlights including recent funding raises, revenue growth, and progress reducing costs.
4) Drivers for continued growth including expanding sales force and strategic partnerships.
Catasys provides a virtual, scalable, and data-driven behavioral health program called OnTrak to help address the high costs of untreated behavioral health conditions like substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. OnTrak uses predictive analytics to identify avoidant patients, engages them in a 52-week outpatient treatment program with care coaching support, and integrates medical and psychosocial care. This approach aims to reduce health plan costs by around 50% while providing full reimbursement. Catasys has signed agreements with several major health insurance companies to provide OnTrak and is seeing growing enrollment.
Virios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing novel, dual mechanism antiviral therapies to treat conditions associated with virally triggered or maintained immune responses, such as Fibromyalgia (“FM”). Immune responses related to the activation of tissue resident Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (“HSV-1”) have been postulated as a potential root cause triggering and/or sustaining chronic illnesses such as FM, irritable bowel disease (“IBS”), and chronic fatigue syndrome, all of which can be characterized by waxing and waning symptom flare-ups with no obvious etiology. Virios’ lead development candidate (“IMC-1”) is a novel, proprietary, fixed dose combination of famciclovir and celecoxib designed to synergistically suppress HSV-1 replication, with the end goal of reducing virally promoted disease symptoms.
This is part of the MaRS BioEntrepreneurship series.
Speaker: Lynne Zydowsky, Ph.D., Managing Principal Zydowsky Consultants
* Explore the development of regulated drugs and devices
* Understand where and how value is generated in the pharmaceuticals industry
* Appreciate the interplay between science and business in a biotech company
To download a copy of the audio for this presentation, please go to:
http://www.marsdd.com/bioent/oct16
For the event blog and Q+A, please see:
http://blog.marsdd.com/2006/10/17/bringing-together-art-and-science/
Jubilant Therapeutics Corporate Deck_Non-Con_May2022.pdfWEI LIN
The document provides an overview of Jubilant Therapeutics, a clinical stage precision therapeutics company developing novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Jubilant has a differentiated pipeline including a dual LSD1/HDAC6 inhibitor (JBI-802) in Phase I/II trials for various cancers, as well as preclinical programs targeting PRMT5, PD-L1, and PAD4. The company utilizes a structure-based drug discovery platform called TIBEO to rapidly design and optimize first-in-class and best-in-class small molecule therapies.
Cidara is developing long-acting therapeutics designed to improve the standard of care for patients facing serious diseases. The Company’s portfolio is comprised of drug candidates intended to transform existing treatment and prevention paradigms. Its lead Phase 3 antifungal candidate, rezafungin, will report Phase 3 data at the end of 2021. The potential peak sales opportunity for rezafungin in the US is ~$750M. In addition, the Company is developing Drug-Fc Conjugates (DFCs) targeting viral and oncology diseases from Cidara’s proprietary Cloudbreak® platform.
Immuron Limited is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral immunotherapies for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Their lead program, IMM-124E, is in Phase 2 trials for NASH, ASH, and pediatric NAFLD, with interim data expected in 3Q 2017 and full results by 4Q 2017. IMM-124E has shown positive preclinical data, demonstrating a reduction in liver fibrosis, inflammation, and metabolic markers. Immuron also has a drug candidate, IMM-529, in development for C. difficile infection, expected to begin Phase 1/2 trials in 2Q 2017.
Opexa therapeutics corporate presentation october 2014OpexaTherapeutics
Opexa Therapeutics is developing Tcelna, an autologous T cell immunotherapy, for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). A Phase 2b clinical trial of Tcelna in secondary progressive MS (SPMS) is ongoing, with top-line results expected in late 2016. Previous clinical trials of Tcelna in relapsing-remitting MS showed a 37% reduction in relapse rate compared to placebo and reversal of disability progression in more active patients. Opexa signed an agreement with Merck Serono for development and commercialization of Tcelna in MS worldwide, excluding Japan, which could provide over $220 million in milestones to Opexa.
Lantern Pharma is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence (“A.I.”), machine learning and genomic date to streamline the drug development process and to identify patients who will benefit from their targeted oncology therapies. Their portfolio of therapies consists of compounds that others have tried, but failed, to develop into an approved commercialized drug. Additionally, they develop new compounds with the assistance of their A.I. platform (RADR) and biomarker driven approach. The Company is currently developing four therapeutic programs.
Cidara is developing long-acting therapeutics designed to improve the standard of care for patients facing serious diseases. The Company’s portfolio is comprised of drug candidates intended to transform existing treatment and prevention paradigms. Its lead Phase 3 antifungal candidate, rezafungin, will report Phase 3 data at the end of 2021. The potential peak sales opportunity for rezafungin in the US is ~$750M. In addition, the Company is developing Drug-Fc Conjugates (DFCs) targeting viral and oncology diseases from Cidara’s proprietary Cloudbreak® platform.
Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc is a clinical development pharmaceutical company. It is developing a portfolio of internally discovered therapies that address unmet medical needs in the areas of central nervous system, cardiovascular, metabolic and inflammatory diseases.
Catasys provides an integrated virtual healthcare program called OnTrak that identifies and treats behavioral health conditions like substance abuse and depression. OnTrak uses predictive analytics to identify high-cost patients with behavioral health issues who rarely seek treatment. Patients enroll in a 52-week virtual treatment program with care coaching support. Studies show OnTrak significantly reduces medical costs and healthcare utilization for enrolled members. Catasys contracts with health plans to provide OnTrak and is paid a monthly fee per enrolled member.
Biosceptre is developing targeted cancer therapies directed at the nfP2X7 receptor, which is found in many cancer types but not healthy tissue. They have three drug candidates in clinical trials: BIL03s, a systemic antibody; BIL06v, a peptide vaccine; and BIL010t, a topical antibody for skin cancer. Biosceptre seeks to raise £25M for further development and has an experienced leadership team and intellectual property protecting its platform until the early 2030s.
Aridis Pharmaceuticals is a late-stage clinical development company, leading the creation of transformative, first-in-class anti-infectives for life-threatening viral and bacterial respiratory infections. The company’s lead drug candidate for acute pneumonia met all endpoints for its phase 2 clinical trial and the Company is now preparing for a phase 3 study. Its pipeline of novel mechanism antibacterial and antivirals, sprung from its proprietary technology platforms, are designed to combat the growing public health threat of viral pandemics and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria. Its anti-toxin monoclonal antibody approach is a proven Mechanism of Action and has shown efficacy as a combination therapy in reducing acute pneumonia patients time in ICU as compared to the current standard of care, which is antibiotics. In addition to its phase 3 program, ARDS also has a phase 2 asset for the treatment of Bacteria HAP/VAP LPS 011. It also recently began enrolling for a phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis patients with acute pneumonia, a program funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for $7.5 million. Importantly, ARDS is also preparing to launch a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the second half of 2021 with its novel inhalation antibody technology for emerging COVID-19 mutated variants. The expansion of COVID virus strain coverage, combined with the product's self-administered, at-home treatment modality, further differentiates the company's AR-712 COVID treatment offering.
Lantern Pharma is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence (“A.I.”), machine learning and genomic date to streamline the drug development process and to identify patients who will benefit from their targeted oncology therapies. Their portfolio of therapies consists of compounds that others have tried, but failed, to develop into an approved commercialized drug. Additionally, they develop new compounds with the assistance of their A.I. platform (RADR) and biomarker driven approach. The Company is currently developing four therapeutic programs.
NE3107 is a small molecule in Phase 3 clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It works by inhibiting neuroinflammation and insulin resistance, two key drivers of cognitive decline. A Phase 3 trial for Alzheimer's is underway testing NE3107's ability to slow cognitive decline compared to placebo. Preclinical studies show NE3107 reduces inflammation, enhances insulin sensitivity, and has neuroprotective effects, supporting its potential in neurodegenerative diseases. A Phase 2 trial will assess NE3107's activity and safety when combined with L-dopa for Parkinson's disease.
Immuron Limited is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral immunotherapies to treat inflammatory and infectious diseases. It has two lead clinical assets in Phase 2 development for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and Clostridium difficile infection. Immuron's lead candidate, IMM-124E, is being studied in three Phase 2 clinical trials for NASH, alcoholic steatohepatitis, and pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with data expected in late 2017 and 2018. IMM-124E works through broad anti-inflammatory effects and has demonstrated a strong anti-fibrotic effect in preclinical models of liver disease.
This presentation provides an overview of Interpace Diagnostics Group (IDXG), a commercial company that provides molecular diagnostic tests and pathology services. Key points:
- IDXG has proprietary molecular diagnostic tests for pancreatic cysts (PancraGEN), thyroid nodules (ThyGenX/ThyraMIR), and Barrett's esophagus (BarreGEN).
- Clinical studies show PancraGEN more accurately determines cancer risk of pancreatic cysts compared to current guidelines. ThyGenX/ThyraMIR combination testing can accurately rule in or rule out thyroid cancer risk.
- The tests have significant market opportunities and address unmet clinical needs to avoid unnecessary surgeries and
One in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over her lifetime, with approximately 266,000 new breast cancer patients and 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in 2018. Following breast cancer surgery in the adjuvant setting, a HER2/neu 3+ patient typically receives Herceptin® in the first year, with the hope that their breast cancer will not recur, and with the odds of recurrence slowly decreasing over the first 5 years after surgery. Herceptin® has been shown to reduce recurrence rates from 25% to 12% in the adjuvant setting. In the neoadjuvant setting, a patient receives treatment before surgery and based on the results of a biopsy at surgery, will receive the same or more potent treatment after surgery. Kadcyla® has been shown to reduce recurrence rates from 22% to 11% in the neoadjuvant setting. Accordingly, we believe that GP2 may be used to address the 50% of recurring patients who do not respond to either Herceptin® or Kadcyla®.
SciSparc is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing unique cannabinoid technologies for treatment of central nervous system disorders. The proprietary compounds capitalize on the biochemistry of receptors that specialize in modulating the central nervous system (CNS) to create therapeutics that mitigate the adverse symptoms associated with CNS disorders.
Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS) is a biomedical technology research and development company that patents, designs, develops and commercializes innovative diagnostic and therapeutic injection technologies and instruments for medical and dental applications. Milestone's computer-controlled systems are designed to make injections precise, efficient, virtually painless, and less expensive. Milestone’s proprietary DPS® Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology® platform advances the development of next-generation devices, regulating flow rate and monitoring pressure from the tip of the needle, through platform extensions for local anesthesia for subcutaneous drug delivery, with specific applications for epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures.
Interpace Diagnostics provides molecular diagnostic tests and pathology services to evaluate cancer risk. The presentation discusses:
1) Interpace's product portfolio including tests that risk-stratify pancreatic cysts, Barrett's esophagus, and thyroid nodules.
2) Clinical evidence and guidelines supporting their tests, and growth in adoption and coverage by payers.
3) Financial highlights including recent funding raises, revenue growth, and progress reducing costs.
4) Drivers for continued growth including expanding sales force and strategic partnerships.
Catasys provides a virtual, scalable, and data-driven behavioral health program called OnTrak to help address the high costs of untreated behavioral health conditions like substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. OnTrak uses predictive analytics to identify avoidant patients, engages them in a 52-week outpatient treatment program with care coaching support, and integrates medical and psychosocial care. This approach aims to reduce health plan costs by around 50% while providing full reimbursement. Catasys has signed agreements with several major health insurance companies to provide OnTrak and is seeing growing enrollment.
Virios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing novel, dual mechanism antiviral therapies to treat conditions associated with virally triggered or maintained immune responses, such as Fibromyalgia (“FM”). Immune responses related to the activation of tissue resident Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (“HSV-1”) have been postulated as a potential root cause triggering and/or sustaining chronic illnesses such as FM, irritable bowel disease (“IBS”), and chronic fatigue syndrome, all of which can be characterized by waxing and waning symptom flare-ups with no obvious etiology. Virios’ lead development candidate (“IMC-1”) is a novel, proprietary, fixed dose combination of famciclovir and celecoxib designed to synergistically suppress HSV-1 replication, with the end goal of reducing virally promoted disease symptoms.
This is part of the MaRS BioEntrepreneurship series.
Speaker: Lynne Zydowsky, Ph.D., Managing Principal Zydowsky Consultants
* Explore the development of regulated drugs and devices
* Understand where and how value is generated in the pharmaceuticals industry
* Appreciate the interplay between science and business in a biotech company
To download a copy of the audio for this presentation, please go to:
http://www.marsdd.com/bioent/oct16
For the event blog and Q+A, please see:
http://blog.marsdd.com/2006/10/17/bringing-together-art-and-science/
Jubilant Therapeutics Corporate Deck_Non-Con_May2022.pdfWEI LIN
The document provides an overview of Jubilant Therapeutics, a clinical stage precision therapeutics company developing novel therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Jubilant has a differentiated pipeline including a dual LSD1/HDAC6 inhibitor (JBI-802) in Phase I/II trials for various cancers, as well as preclinical programs targeting PRMT5, PD-L1, and PAD4. The company utilizes a structure-based drug discovery platform called TIBEO to rapidly design and optimize first-in-class and best-in-class small molecule therapies.
The Pharma 2020 series
The Pharmaceutical industry's long successful strategy of placing big bets on a few molecules, promoting them heavily and turning them into blockbusters worked well for many years, but its R&D productivity has now plummeted and the environment’s changing. PwC believes that seven major trends are reshaping the marketplace:
Source of info:
http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/pharma-life-sciences/pharma2020/index.jhtml#
This document provides an overview of the challenges facing life science startups in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health. It discusses the increasing costs and regulatory hurdles of drug and device development, including higher clinical trial standards and FDA scrutiny. This has led to declining venture capital investment in life sciences as startups face greater challenges in achieving approval and profitability. The author proposes testing a Lean LaunchPad approach to help life science startups commercialize research more efficiently and reverse negative industry trends.
Taking The Pulse of Medtech innovation_Pitchbook, Dec, 2021Levi Shapiro
Report by Pitchbook (a Morningstar company), December, 2021- Taking the Pulse of Medtech Innovation. Medtech versus biotech: A capital investment comparison of the life sciences subsectors.
The red-hot life sciences industry has seen incredible growth in the last decade as the biomedical revolution of the early 21st century has gained traction. Key discoveries, ranging from the development of recombinant protein production to bioprosthetic implants to genome engineering, have propelled capital investment from VC investors to the tune of$20 billion annually for the past three years, with over $44 billion already deployed to life sciences companies in 2021 alone. Given large-cap multinational companies’ aversion to investing financial and human capital into high-risk early-stage research & development (R&D) projects, innovation within life sciences has fallen upon startups and venture-backed companies.
This document provides an overview of the science and business of drug discovery and development. It discusses the histories of large pharmaceutical companies and biotech startups. The current business landscape is defined by mergers and acquisitions as companies strive for efficiency. The scientific landscape is constrained by a limited number of known drug targets. Future trends may include increased collaboration between industry and academia to improve productivity and develop pre-competitive standards.
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1. A natural solution
to deliver medicine
to the brain !
biOasis.ca!
OTCQX: BIOAF
TSX.V: BTI
QUARTER 1 !
2015!
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associated with the completion of clinical trials and obtaining regulatory approval to market our products, the ability to protect our
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establishing additional corporate collaborations or licensing arrangements; we may not be able to establish marketing and the costs
of launching our products may be greater than anticipated; we have no experience in commercial manufacturing; we may face
unknown risks related to intellectual property matters; we face increased competition from pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies; and other factors as described in detail in our filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities at
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2"
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looking statements and information made herein are based on our current expectations and we undertake no
obligation to revise or update such forward- looking statements and information to reflect subsequent events
or circumstances, except as required by law.
3. Central Nervous System Diseases
3"
1) (2012). Brain Facts; A Primer on the Brain and Nervous System . Publication, Society for Neuroscience.
2) (2007). Neurological disorders: Public health challenges . Study, UN World Health Organization .
3) bcc Research . (2010, September ). Therapeutic Drugs for Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders: Technologies and Global Markets, PHM068A.
AFFECT 1 IN 6 PEOPLE !
ALL TREATMENTS HINDERED BY THE BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER !
CNS diseases account
for 12% of global
deaths1
Incidence of CNS
diseases will increase by
12% by 20301
Over 1000 different CNS
diseases with drugs
hindered by BBB2
Total cost of CNS
diseases is over $500
billion in USA alone2
CNS disease market is
over $81.2 billion US
and rising3
4. "
Challenge "
The Blood Brain Barrier (“BBB”)
A protective barrier that separates the brain from the
circulatory system, which blocks harmful chemicals from
entering the brain tissue
Problem
The BBB prevents medicines (anti-cancer drugs, enzymes,
antibodies, gene silencing siRNA, etc.) from entering the
brain at levels effective for treatment, blocking about:
• 98% of small molecule drugs
• 100% of large molecule drugs1
Solution
biOasis has discovered a naturally occurring biological
process that can transport drugs across the BBB and into
the brain tissue for the treatment of thousands of CNS
diseases and brain disorders
4"
1) Royal Society of Chemistry
Capillary network of tightly woven endothelial
cells lining the blood vessels in the brain,
regulating transport of essential molecules and
maintaining a stable environment
5. biOasis Presents: The Transcend Program
The Transcend Drug Delivery Platform
5"
Brain Cancers &
Tumours
Metabolic
Diseases like
Lysosomal Storage
Diseases
Neurodegenerative
Diseases like
Alzheimer's Disease
Stroke and
Traumatic Brain
Injury
Gene
Silencing
Therapy
for ALS
Patented carriers that deliver medicines across
the BBB for the treatment of CNS diseases
Transcend offers potential treatments for:
"
6. MTfp (MTf peptide)
• biOasis has discovered the peptide found within the full-
length protein (MTf) that is responsible for transport of MTf
across the BBB
• MTfp has shown improved brain penetration and greater
commercial potential over the full-length MTf protein
Breakthrough Solution
MTf (Melanotransferrin)
• Iron-binding human protein found at low concentrations in
the blood
• When linked to existing drugs, MTf can deliver effective doses
of medicine into the brain, distributing the medicine with a
wide distribution throughout the brain tissue
6"
The Transcend Program
Exploits a natural, biological process to deliver medicines into the brain tissue by linking pre-
existing drugs to a human protein that freely crosses the BBB through receptors located on the
brain capillary wall in a process called Receptor Mediated Transcytosis.
7. Advantage of MTfp
! Higher commercial value over MTf
! More efficient delivery across the BBB
! Lower cost of production
! Greater consistency in manufacturing
! Improved quality control
! Simpler to link to medicines
! Transports a variety of compounds
with no apparent size limitation
! Extends biOasis patent portfolio for
additional ~20 years
! Pharmaceutical collaborators currently
licensing MTfp
7"
RMT!
MTfp in Action
MTfp
Therapeutic
RMT -Receptor
Mediated
Transcytosis
Brain Tissue
Blood Vessels
8. Market Opportunities for Transcend
2014 Drug Market Estimates
8"
A carrier to cross the BBB would establish a
foothold within these major markets
Central Nervous
System
Disorders
!
Stroke &
Traumatic
Brain Injury
Infection
Lysosomal !
Storage
Disease !
~$20
Billion
USD
~$81.2
Billion
USD
~$7.5
Billion
USD
~$2
Billion
USD
~$33.7
Billion
USD
~$138
Billion
USD
~$32.3
Psychiatry
Billion
USD
Neurodegenerative
Disease" Clinical
need met but
improved
BBB
penetration
could
increase
efficacy
Pain &
Migraine
"
9. Brain Cancer Drugs
2013 drug sales for cancers that frequently metastasize in the brain1
9"
1) Company Reported Data
Herceptin® (trastuzumab)
HER2+ Breast Cancer
~40% Metastasize
Taxol® (Paclitaxel)
Lung, ovarian, etc.
~35% Metastasize
Rituxan® (Rituximab)
Blood cancers: lymphoma, leukemia
~24% Metastasize
Erbitux® (Cetuximab) Lung.
colon cancer, etc.
~35% Metastasize
$6.6
Billion
USD
$7.5
Billion
USD
$1.9
Billion
USD
$92
Million
USD
Improved cancer
treatments have
led to an increase
in brain tumours,
creating a need
for anti-cancer
drugs that target
the brain
Anti-cancer
drugs linked to
MTf penetrate
the blood
tumour barrier
10 times more
efficiently
The Transcend
Program has been
shown to reduce
brain tumour
volume by 84%
when anti-cancer
drugs are linked to
MTf
10. Business Opportunities
10"
Patent Cliff
Estimated ~$250 billion in lost
revenue from patent
expirations from 2012-20151
"
1) DeRuiter, J., & Holston, P. L. (2012, June 20). Drug Patent Expirations and the “Patent Cliff”. U.S. Pharm. 2012;37(6)(Generic suppl):12-20.
2) (2007). Neurological disorders: Public health challenges . Study, UN World Health Organization . http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?newsid=21689&cr=neurological#.U7iNnBa4klI
3) (2012). Brain Facts; A Primer on the Brain and Nervous System . Publication, Society for Neuroscience.
Market Growth
CNS Drug Market is the
second largest pharmaceutical
segment behind oncology3
"
Unmet Medical Need
Over 1000 CNS diseases and brain
disorders with treatments hindered
by drug delivery across the BBB2
"
Offers potential patent extensions
to the pharmaceutical industry
through New Chemical Entity
designation for many preexisting,
patent-expiring drugs
Aid in the development of new
therapies and revitalize dormant
candidates that are proven
efficacious but do not cross the
BBB
Expand the CNS drug market by
opening up an industry that has
been heavily stagnated by
ineffective drug delivery to the
brain
11. Management
Board of Directors
Rob Hutchison, Chair & CEO
Former: CEO & Chief Scientist at eCharge Corporation
(One of the world’s first internet banking system)
Chris Fibiger, PhD
Former: Head of Neuroscience, Amgen; VP
Neuroscience, Eli Lily & CSO, Biovail Laboratories
Greg Gubitz, LLB
Former: VP, Biovail Corporation & COO, MDS Capital
Terry Pearson, PhD
Professor: Biochemistry & Microbiology, UVIC
Ron Erickson
Current: Chair & CEO, Visulant Technologies
Michael Hutchison, QC, LLB
Current: Partner, Smith Hutchison Law Corporation
Team
Judi Dalling, LLB, CFO
Seasoned public company CFO and corporate lawyer
Wilfred Jefferies, PhD, Founding Scientist
Discovered MTf’s ability to cross the BBB
Professor: Microbiology & Immunology, UBC
Reinhard Gabathuler, PhD, Chief Scientist
Former: VP Brain Research, Biomarin & CSO,
Angiochem Inc.
Mei Mei Tian, PhD, Scientist
UBC, Microbiology and Immunology (MTf expert)
Laura Ho, MSc, Scientist
UBC, Microbiology and Immunology
Tiffany Tolmie, Corporate Communications
Honours, Wilfrid Laurier University
12. Obtain
independent,
3rd party
validation of
MTf & MTfp
Expand &
protect
intellectual
property
portfolio
Advance
internal
development
programs at
UBC
Collaborate
with reputable
pharmaceutical
companies &
institutions
Corporate Strategy
12"
• Successful delivery of over
12 therapeutic compounds
and over 6 imaging agents
to the brain (enzymes,
antibodies, small molecule
drugs & biological agents)
• Potential to achieve major,
near-term milestones
• Many “shots on goal”
leading to commercial
transactions with
numerous licensees
• Collaborations with large
pharmaceutical partners "
• Over 30 patents granted for
blood-brain barrier drug
delivery and
neurodegenerative
diseases
• Strong pending patent
portfolio
• Over 20 year patent
protection on MTfp
• National Research
Council
• BC Cancer Research
Centre
• Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
• Southern Research
Institute
• University of Alabama
13. Strategic Collaborations
The Transcend Program
13"
AbbVie
(Abbott Labs: ABT )
Research Agreement
UCB Pharmaceuticals
(UCB)
Research Agreement
Brains for Brain
Foundation
Research Agreement
MedImmune
(AstraZeneca: AZN)
Licensing Agreement
Ongoing discussions with large
pharmaceutical companies on
licensing and research
agreements.
MTfp
MTf
14. MTf: Rate of Uptake in Brain
14"
Compound
Kin (x10-6;
mL-1/s-1/g-1)
Reference
Glucose
9500
Smith (2003)
Melanotransferrin (MTf)
640
biOasis’ Transcend Program is the only drug delivery platform
that utilizes a natural process to deliver drugs into the brain1
Morphine
200
Cisternino et al. (2001)
Aprotinin
160
Angiochem in Stage 2 Clinical Trials2
Insulin Rec Antibody
100
ArmaGen licensing to Shire (2014)3
Leu-Enkephalin
60
Zlokovic (1987)
Morphine-6-Glucuronide
24
Temsamani et al. (2005)
RAP
10
Raptor Therapeutics – Licensing Issues4
Beta Amyloid
6.5
Banks (1991)
DADLE
6.5
Chen (2002)
TNF-α
4.3
Pan (2002)
TransportEfficiency!
More
Less
Compounds that freely cross the BBB compared to MTf
Competitors
1) Demeule et al. (2002)
2) Demeule et al. (2008)
3) Pardridge (1997)
4) Pan (2004)
15. Development Program: "
biOasis’ MTf + Anti-Aβ antibody
Results
biOasis’ MTf + anti-Aβ antibody conjugate increases
transport into brain tissue by ~5-fold
Quantitative Image Analysis by Laser
Scanning Confocal Microscopy
15"
Alzheimer’s Disease
Anti-Aβ antibodies have
undergone clinical trials for
treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Opportunity
Using antibodies directed at Aβ
are potential therapeutics for
reducing amyloid plaques in the
brain, which are indicative of
Alzheimer's disease
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Anti-Aβ
MTf + Anti-Aβ
16. Development Program:"
biOasis’ MTf + α-L-iduronidase (“IDU”)
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Rare inherited metabolic diseases caused by an
enzyme deficiency primarily affecting children
Hurler Syndrome (MPS I)
Problem
• MPS I is caused by an IDU enzyme deficiency
• Currently CNS effects untreatable
Results
• biOasis’ MTf + IDU (lysosomal enzyme)
conjugate increased IDU brain enzyme activity
~ 4-fold, showing delivery to the brain tissue
Opportunity
• Offers the promise of an efficient enzyme
replacement therapy
16"
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0.2"
0.4"
0.6"
0.8"
1"
1.2"
IDU
MTf - IDU
TotalIDUactivity
Capillaries
Parenchyma
IDU Brain Enzymatic Activity !
17. Development Program:"
biOasis’ MTf + iduronate-2-sulfatase (“IDS”)
Hunters Syndrome (MPS II)
• Lysosomal Storage disease, MPS II is caused
by an IDS enzyme deficiency
• Currently CNS effects untreatable
Results
• biOasis’ MTf + IDS (lysosomal enzyme)
conjugate increased IDS brain enzyme activity
~20-fold, showing delivery to the brain tissue
Opportunity
• Brains for Brain Foundation are in studies with
MTfp + IDS, which offers the opportunity to
fast-track to human trials
• Offers promise of an efficient enzyme
replacement therapy
17"
MTf + IDS Enzyme enters the brain tissue
Native Enzyme does not enter the brain tissue efficaciously
18. Development Program: "
biOasis’ MTf + Doxorubicin
• Doxorubicin is currently used as a cancer
treatment for breast, lung, ovarian, thyroid and
stomach cancers; multiple myeloma, leukemia,
Hodgkin's lymphoma, etc.
Problem
• These cancers metastasize in the brain but
Doxorubicin does not efficiently penetrate the
BBB
Results
• Significant INCREASE in brain uptake with the
MTf + Doxorubicin conjugate vs. Doxorubicin
alone
Opportunity
• MTf + Doxorubicin conjugate could be used to
treat brain cancers that metastasize in the brain
18"
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2.00"
3.00"
MTf + DOXO DOXO
% INJECTED DOSE
(G TISSUE/G BODY MASS)*100%
MTf Significantly Enhances
Doxorubicin Transport into the Brain
Conjugate retains
full activity once
released in the
brain
19. MTf Reduces Doxorubicin Uptake in the Heart
Problem
• Doxorubicin’s most serious adverse
effect is life-threatening heart
damage
Results
• biOasis’ MTf + Doxorubicin vs.
Doxorubicin on its own showed a
significant DECREASE in uptake in
the heart
Opportunity
• Could be used to treat brain
cancers and decrease heart-uptake
side effect, offering increased
usage of Doxorubicin for brain
cancer treatment
19"
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(grambraintissue/grambodymass)*100
MTf + DOXO DOXO
20. Development Program: "
biOasis’ MTf + Trastuzumab (Herceptin®)
• Trastuzumab (Herceptin®)1 is a humanized
monoclonal antibody used to treat HER2+
breast cancer with annual global sales ~$6.6
billion2
• Herceptin® increases survival rate but ~40%
of patients eventually develop breast cancer
metastasis in the brain3
• Trastuzumab (Herceptin®) does not cross the
BBB on its own
• biOasis aims to, not only prevent and treat
HER2+ breast cancer that metastasizes in the
brain, but also for Transcend to become the
‘Standard of Care’ for HER2+ breast cancer
20"
1) Herceptin® is a registered trademark of Roche/Genentech
2) Company Reported Data – 2013
3) Britta Weigelt, Johannes L. Peterse & Laura J. van't Veer. (2005, August). Breast cancer metastasis: markers and models. Nature Reviews
Cancer 5 , 591-602.
Brain Capillaries
Cell Nuclei
MTf + Trastuzumab (Herceptin®)
Confocal Image Performed by iCapture at
St. Paul’s Hospital Vancouver Canada
MTf + Trastuzumab (Herceptin®)
Confocal Images Two Hours Post IV Administration
21. MTf + Trastuzumab (Herceptin®) "
Texas Tech University - Breast Cancer Model
21"
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10"
20"
30"
40"
50"
60"
70"
80"
90"
MTf TZM MTf-TZM Saline
Control !
Number of Tumours
Highlights
• Reduced the number of HER2+ breast
cancer tumours in the brain by 68%
• Total tumor volume reduced by 84% in
only 14 days, after 4 treatments
• Penetrated the Blood-Tumour Barrier
10 times better than Herceptin® alone
• Increased cancer killing effect of
Herceptin® in tumours throughout the
body when linked with MTf
• Offers the potential to be used in
conjunction with HER2+ cancer
therapy as a treatment and
preventative measure BEFORE the
cancer metastasizes to the brain
68%
Reduction
TZM = Trastuzumab (Herceptin®)
22. Development Program: "
MTfp + siRNA
Small Interfering RNA (siRNA)
• Silences target gene expression by knocking down disease
causing genes associated with human diseases
(i.e. cancers, neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, etc.)
Problem
• Gene targeting within the brain is currently unachievable because
siRNA does not cross the BBB
Results
• MTfp + siRNA conjugate delivered into the brain tissue
• Demonstrated 40% to 50% decrease in target gene vs. siRNA
alone
Opportunity
• A potential cornerstone technology for the development of new
therapeutics suppressing disease-linked genes in the brain
• siRNA is a rapidly emerging field of medicine
22"
National Research Council
NO siRNA detected in Brain
MTf + siRNA detected in Brain
23. Pipeline
23"
Brain
Transport
Quantity in
the Brain
Localization in
Brain (Cellular)
Efficacy
Models
Brain Cancer
Herceptin: Breast Cancer
Lysosomal Storage Disease
Hunters Syndrome: MPS II Model
Sandhoff Disease: Hex B Model
siRNA
Stroke Model A
ALS Model B
24. Market Profile "
24"
Data source: S&P Capital IQ
TSX.V:BTI; OTCQX:BIOAF
Shares Issued & Outstanding
44,034,257
Fully Diluted
52,073,734
Options
6,095,000
Directors, officers & employees
Warrants
1,944,477
IP Warrants
Market Cap
~$52.8m
@ $1.20 Share Price (Feb. 2, 2015)
Cash Position
~$2,095,329
Ownership
Insiders & Affiliates ~35%
Institutional ~10%
25. Summary
25"
!
Intellectual
Property
& Collaborations
Strong patent protection
Patent portfolio of >30 patents
Large pharmaceutical
collaborations
Positive results;
successful demonstration
Large Market
Opportunities
Ability to extend patent life
Commercialize new therapeutics
and/or revitalize dormant
candidates
Contribute to the growth
in CNS drug market
"
Treatment
Potential
Metabolic diseases
Neurodegenerative
diseases
Brain Cancer
"
Awarded TSX.V Top
50® in 2013
Leader in providing shareholder value
Market Profile
Good cash position
Clean share structure
Exit strategy in place
High internal
ownership
Management
Major success in:
Drug commercialization
Biotechnology & venture
capital startups
Academia
"
Transcend
Program
“The first natural
carrier to effectively
transport therapeutic
drugs into the brain.”
Discovery
of MTfp
Enhanced technology
Greater commercial
potential
"