Proacta Inc.
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Oncology drug developer Proacta Inc. is taking advantage of tumor hypoxia to activate a nontoxic prodrug to a cytotoxic chemotherapeutic. Since the agent acts only in areas of low oxygenation, it is nontoxic to normal tissues.
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