PDC Promises: Japanese Startup Fills Pharma’s Pipelines With Peptide-Drug Conjugates
Executive Summary
Originated from Tokyo University, drug discovery firm PeptiDream recently competes pre-clinical study for its anti-flu peptide PD-001, after signing 17 deals with large drug makers in 11 years. The company's CEO Patrick Reid outlines to Scrip prospects of peptide-drug conjugates (PDCs) and discovery strategy.
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