EspeRare CEO: Proceeds From Dermelix Co-Development Pact To Fund Genetic Pre-Natal Pipeline R&D

The CEO of Swiss not-for-profit foundation EspeRare tells Scrip how she will use funds generated from a co-development pact with Dermelix Biotherapeutics to create novel in utero treatments for rare genetic diseases.

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DMX-101 has the potential to correct a genetic disease before birth • Source: Shutterstock

A pact with Dermelix Biotherapeutics to co-develop a cure for a rare pediatric genetic disease promises to generate vital funds for advancing EspeRare’s venture philanthropic model to tackle unmet life-threatening medical needs affecting children, the non-profit foundation’s CEO told Scrip.

Caroline Kant made the comments during an interview outlining EspeRare's pact with privately held Dermelix for co-development of the Swiss foundation's lead program, DMX-101, a novel in utero protein replacement therapy for the treatment of

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