Viral peptide analog for breast, lung and prostate cancers.
Stage
Prototype Ready
Industry
Biotechnology
Location
Natick, MA, USA
Currency
USD
Founded
April 2016
Employees
3
Incorporation Type
C-corp
Company Summary
Cherry Medical is developing an analog of HIV TAT protein, called CATS, which stimulates dendritic cell differentiation, and shows efficacy in syngeneic mouse models of breast cancer. The peptide has been tested by others as a monomer, without success. Current efforts have identified the trimer as an active immune-oncology agent. Seeking support to complete process development and replicate efficacy findings.