Small molecule heparanase inhibitors as anti-metastatic cancer drugs

The Heparanib project aims to validate heparanase inhibitors as cancer treatments by synthesizing compounds, conducting PK/PD studies, and preparing for commercialization and spin-out.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

The Heparanib Proof-of-Concept project aims to establish the feasibility of our unique small molecule heparanase inhibitors as drug candidates for the treatment of metastatic cancers.

Experimental Development

To strengthen our science case (experimental development A) and by building on our in vivo data in mouse models for metastatic breast cancer, lung cancer, and multiple myeloma, we will:

  1. Design a suitable route of synthesis to prepare sufficient quantities of clinical grade material (A-I).
  2. Synthesize reference compounds (A-II).
  3. Perform initial pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) studies (A-III).

Business Development

With the aim to prepare for the establishment of a spin-out biotech company (business development B) to take our leads towards the clinic, we will:

  1. Strengthen our intellectual property (IP) position (B-IV).
  2. Perform an extensive analysis of the anti-metastatic cancer drug market (B-V).
  3. Prepare for commercialization by consolidating the results in an investor-ready business plan to develop and commercialize our anticancer drug candidate (B-VI).

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-6-2023
Einddatum30-11-2024
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • UNIVERSITEIT LEIDENpenvoerder

Land(en)

Netherlands

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