Science

Ther4

  • Ther4 is an Apo A-I fusion protein providing the main protein associated with HDL​
  • Apo A-I typically has short half-life in the lipid-free state, whereas Ther4 has a longer half-life​
  • Even with significant lowering of LDL cholesterol, there is residual risk for coronary heart disease thought to be due to dysfunctional HDL​
  • Indication is to improve reverse cholesterol transport with potential to stabilize and/or reduce coronary plaques​

TR-43​

  • PON1 Fc molecule providing the antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase 1​
  • This is a first-in-class molecule providing a long half-life to this important enzyme​
  • The enzyme is deficient in many diseases including fibrosis and inflammation
  • There is also potential of this enzyme to provide protection from harmful chemicals such as pesticides and chemical nerve agents
  • There are promising data regarding prevention of diabetes in a rodent model of type 1 diabetes and treatment of insulin resistance in a different rodent model using recombinant PON 1​

Paraoxonase Fusion Protein Platform

  • Bispecific molecules combined with the antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase 1​
  • This is a first-in-class platform providing combination therapies for a multitude of diseases including heart disease and inflammatory conditions
  • US patent issued 12/31/24 covering Theripion bifunctional PON1 molecules