Phio Pharma Takes RXi’s Self-Delivering RNAi Technology, Refocuses On Immuno-Oncology
Executive Summary
RXi thought it had solved the RNAi delivery issue but was focused on dermatology and ophthalmology. New CEO Dispersyn thought the platform offered more lucrative promise as a way of optimizing IO therapy.
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