Alexar Therapeutics Inc.
Creating an atopic dermatitis treatment from an LXR agonist
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Alexar Therapeutics Inc. is developing a topical formulation of a Liver-X receptor agonist for atopic dermatitis, aka eczema. The company expects its formulation will safely treat the two key symptoms of this common skin disorder, by reducing inflammation on the skin surface and helping to repair the skin barrier.
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