(Cambridge, MA) -- FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (FoldRx) today announced that it has discovered a series of novel drug prototypes that have shown potential
“We are very encouraged by the rapid progress we have made in identifying novel drug prototypes that appear to restore proper functioning of the
Scientists believe that many diseases such as cystic fibrosis, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are caused by protein misfolding. An imperfectly folded protein, sometimes resulting from major
FoldRx's novel drug prototypes for CF are the result of an award from CFFT for which the company will receive a milestone payment based on this achievement. Robert J. Beall, Ph.D., president and CEO of the CF Foundation, noted “The Foundation's goal is to take advantage of every promising technology in the marketplace that may offer advanced treatment options for patients with CF. FoldRx brings a unique approach and cutting edge technology platform with potential to generate new compounds that treat the basic defect in CF, rather than just the symptoms. Their ability to deliver this key milestone in under a year shows the strength of their program and commitment to the disease.”
Cystic fibrosis is a fatal
FoldRx has a number of additional ongoing programs designed to explore treatment for diseases caused by protein trafficking and misfolding, including a pivotal Phase II/III trial with its lead drug candidate, Fx-1006A, for the treatment of patients suffering from Transthyretin (TTR)-associated Amyloidoses with Polyneuropathy (ATTR-PN), a rare genetic disease that affects approximately 10,000 people worldwide, for which enrollment was completed last year.
About this Research Project
FoldRx will receive up to $23.7 million over five years from CFFT to discover and develop new compounds aimed at treating the basic defect in cystic fibrosis. FoldRx will retain full worldwide commercialization rights and receive CFFT payments upon successful completion of specific research and development milestones, including development of two clinical candidates to the point of Phase I clinical trials. FoldRx will also assume part of the
About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. The CF Foundation funds more cystic fibrosis research than any other organization, and nearly every CF drug available today was made possible because of CF Foundation support. Based in Bethesda, Md., the CF Foundation also supports and accredits a national care center network that has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health as a model of care for a
About FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FoldRx Pharmaceuticals is a development and discovery company focusing on first-in-class, disease-modifying, small
Media Contacts
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Laurie Fink, National Director of Media Relations, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 301-841-2602, lfink@cff.org