
Makana Therapeutics Collaborates with Tonix Pharmaceuticals for TNX-1500
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- Makana Therapeutics has collaborated with Tonix Pharmaceuticals for TNX-1500 (anti-CD40L mAb) to reduce rejection of Makana’s genetically engineered (GE) pig organs in xenotransplantation
- Preclinical R&D collaboration may extend across Makana’s kidney, heart, & islet cell transplant programs, with an aim to support the US FDA’s IND submission for compassionate use in xenotransplantation pts
- Makana’s genetically engineered pigs have deleted swine leukocyte antigen (SLA) & has demonstrated improved human compatibility along with high fertility & birthing rates to improve global organ supply potential
Ref: Globenewswire | Image: Tonix Pharmaceuticals & Makana Therapeutics
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