5 years ago
MiNA Therapeutics Secures £23 Million Series A Funding to Advance RNA Activation Therapeutics
MiNA Therapeutics, a UK-based company developing RNA activation therapeutics, has secured £23 million in Series A funding led by aMoon
The funding will advance the company's pipeline of saRNA therapeutics and support clinical development of its lead candidate, MTL-CEBPA, a combination treatment for cancer
MTL-CEBPA has demonstrated positive initial results in clinical trials for advanced liver cancer, showing improved response rates when combined with sorafenib
The funding will allow MiNA Therapeutics to conduct a Phase 2 study of MTL-CEBPA in combination with sorafenib for advanced liver cancer and a Phase I/Ib study in combination with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumor malignancies
It will also support research for new saRNA therapies for cancer, metabolic, and genetic diseases.
ProblemHealthcare
"Cancer patients face challenges with current treatment options, often experiencing limited effectiveness and adverse side effects."
Solution
"MiNA Therapeutics is developing a novel RNA activation therapy to enhance the body's immune response against tumors, potentially improving treatment outcomes and reducing side effects."