We are at the forefront
of a revolution in drug discovery targeting protein misfolding diseases
Natural forces chiseled every fold and fault over thousands of years, forming the landscape at Torrey Pines Beach. Similarly, protein folding and misfolding are strongly influenced by physical and cellular forces.
TARGET SELECTION
We use monogenic or pathway genetic evidence, bioinformatics, deep biology, and clinical path analysis to target unmet medical needs
High-Confidence Targets, Data Driven Analysis
DRUG DISCOVERY
Disease Modifying Focus, Innovative Discovery Platform
We are developing a pharmacological chaperone screening platform tailored for each specific disease target, anchoring on protein stability, coupled with phenotypic and functionality readouts that directly address disease defects
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Specific and sensitive biomarkers will enable early patient idenfication, clinical stage readouts in target engagement and therapeutic efficacy
Biomarker Discovery, Precision Medicine
Protego Biopharma focuses on the discovery and development of first- or best-in-class small-molecule therapeutics that aim to reprogram protein folding for the treatment of various systemic amyloid diseases, such as light chain (LC) amyloidosis. We also target other monogenetic protein misfolding diseases that cause myopathy, cardiomyopathy, stroke, renal disease, retinal diseases, channelopathies, and various degenerative diseases. Our approach builds on the proven pharmacological chaperones approach previously exemplified by tafamidis, which was discovered and developed by our cofounders Dr. Jeffery W. Kelly and Dr. Richard Labaudinière, for the treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis.
We have assembled a proven team and joined forces with world-class investors and collaborators who embrace our mission.
Proteins are the workhorses of human biology. Integrity of protein structures is essential to protein’s physiobiological functions. Protein misfolding is increasingly recognized as an underlying cause of many chronic degenerative diseases, and may have two major consequences: 1) loss of biological function; 2) gain of toxicity or toxic function.
Protein homeostasis (proteostasis) is influenced by the energetics of protein folding, misfolding, and aggregation. Proteostasis is also affected by numerous regulated networks of interacting and competing biological pathways that control the biogenesis, folding, trafficking, and degradation of proteins present within and outside of the cells.
Protego’s technology tackles the protein misfolding problem through modulation of the energetics of protein or protein complexes by binding to small molecules such as pharmacological chaperones and/or by modulation of the cellular folding, secretory, and stress pathways. Protego’s approach builds on the proven pharmacological chaperones approach previously exemplified by tafamidis, discovered and developed by our cofounders Dr. Jeffery W. Kelly and Dr. Richard Labaudinière, for the treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis. The company also builds on the concept of correcting pathologic imbalances in protein homeostasis by specifically activating the unfolded protein response (UPR) with small molecules, to increase cellular folding capacity.
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Thank you for your interest in joining Protego Biopharma. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team.
At Protego Biopharma, we value innovation, dedication, and a passion for advancing science. If you believe your skills and expertise align with our mission, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter to Careers@protegobiopharma.com. We will keep your information on file and reach out should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
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We're located in StudioLabs in sunny San Diego
Protego Biopharma
10945 Vista Sorrento Parkway,
San Diego, CA 92130
United States
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Tel: (858) 355-9290
Email: info@protegobiopharma.com