| OVI-117 (L-Nucleoside Conjugates) |
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Technology was initially developed by Lipitek International/Genencor and licensed exclusively to OncoVista. Cancer causes significant changes in the cell membrane. L- Nucleosides enter cells selectively, specifically targeting cancerous cells without affecting healthy cells. Conjugation of L-nucleosides to other anti-cancer compounds allows selective targeting of anti-cancer compounds to the tumor, reducing systemic toxicity associated with typical chemotherapeutic agents. Our lead compound (OVI-117) has completed GLP animal drug safety studies and the IND is being drafted. |
