AXL lipid library

Lipids are abundant, diverse biomolecules essential for membranes, energy storage, and signaling. They form the basis of liposomes and self-assembling lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), versatile platforms for delivering messenger ribonucleic acids (mRNA) that have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases. Axelyf’s scientific team is creating a digital library of novel chemicals and formulations for mRNA delivery using advanced LNP modeling and innovative surface chemistry.

In August 2024, Axelyf completed acquisition of an integrated lipid library from 76bio. This molecular library of potent delivery compounds for mRNA drugs enables us to pursue best-in-class LNPs for our own product candidates and partner our technology for products of other companies in the future.

The Axelyf LNP library series (A, B, C, D)  shows highly potent liver delivery and potential for extra-hepatic targeting. Potency compares favorably with industry standard formulation LP-01 (STD) which is commonly used in gene editing clinical trial programs. In partner studies, AXL lipids achieved higher mouse gene editing efficiency at lower doses, without signs of liver toxicity.

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Prodrugs offer a strategic approach to therapeutics by enhancing drug delivery, efficacy, and patient outcomes. They are covalent modifications of drugs with chemical handles that are cleaved in the body, undergoing chemical or enzymatic transformations to release the active form. Designed to improve solubility, bioavailability, and stability, prodrugs address limitations of the parent compound while reducing side effects and increasing therapeutic specificity.

Prodrugs

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Prodrugs are used in many medical fields including oncology, infectious diseases, psychiatry, and neurology, and examples like L-dopa (Parkinson’s), Tamiflu (influenza), and Prednisone (inflammation) highlight their versatility and commercial success.

Axelyf’s proprietary prodrug in development (BPH-555) is effective in an arthritis model

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Partnering and collaboration

Axelyf is exploring partnership and collaboration on AXL lipid library and capabilities to deliver best-in-class RNA-LNP technology for medicines. Please get in touch with us at info@axelyf.com if you’d like to learn more about our technology.