Developing antibodies that act as HGF-mimetics differentiates AgomAb Therapeutics NV’s approach from potential small-molecule competitors in the hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/regeneration field, and VCs including two from the US have just raised $74m in a series B round to advance the company’s pipeline and to move its lead compound, AGMB-101, into the clinic.
AgomAb Therapeutics Identifies Regenerative Pathway Modulators, Attracts Investors
HGF Mimetic Agonistic Antibody Under Development
Two US VCs have led a large $75m series B financing of Belgium’s AgomAb Therapeutics, which is gaining traction in developing antibodies that act on the HGF-MET pathway, potentially reversing fibrosis and allowing damaged tissues to regain function.
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