Zedira is a clinical stage biotech company specialized in the enzyme class of transglutaminases. The Darmstadt, Germany based enterprise develops small molecule drug candidates. In doing so, the company is working at the cutting edge of drug discovery designing compounds that block dysregulated enzymatic activity of transglutaminases.
Drug candidates developed by Zedira: ZED1227 Proof-of-concept shown in Phase 2a study in celiac disease - All dose groups met the primary endpoint
- Placebo-like safety profile
- First-in-class compound
- Validation of a transglutaminase as druggable target for the first time
Partnering opportunity:
Licensed to Takeda and Dr. Falk Pharma
ZED3269 - Novel 2nd generation tissue transglutaminase inhibitor
- Improved oral bioavailability
- Reversible-acting warhead
- Rodent pharmacokinetic and efficacy data available
Seeking licensee(s) / development partner(s)
Preferred indications include
Diabetic nephropathyIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisMesothelioma cancerLiver fibrosisZED3197 - First-in-class “safe” anticoagulant
- Direct-acting irreversible Factor XIIIa (F13a) inhibitor
- Proof-of-principle in rabbit model shown
Seeking licensee(s) / development partner(s)
Preferred indications include
HaemodialysisAcute kidney injuryAcute lung injury Zedira is open to considering alliances and deals with the pharmaceutical industry. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Zedira’s management team, Dr. Martin Hils and Dr. Ralf Pasternack, will be pleased to be at your disposal: