tonus therapeutics
We are developing a peptide therapeutic to treat Muscular Dystrophy. The peptide may be useful for treating many other diseases.
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Biotechnology
- Location Williamsville, NY, USA
- Currency USD
- Employees 4
- Website tonustherapeutics.com
Company Summary
Duchenne dystrophy affecting 1 in 3500 boys and there is no cure or therapy but our company has a patented orphan drug. Gsmtx4 is a peptide inhibits mechanosensitive ion channels activated only by pathologic stress. It is a unique peptide, non toxic to animals, and is currently undergoing preclinical trials. It has demonstrated applications beyond dystrophy including atrial fibrillation, incontinence and sickle cell anemia.
Team
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Frederick SachsPresident
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Thomas SuchynaVP of Research
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Jeff HarveyCFO
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Phillip GottliebChief Scientist
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