List of Bioinformatics Companies in Japan - 6

Bio Information is energy! COGNANO, Inc. is a venture to aim for computer-supported drug discovery. The big VHH data obtained from our own alpacas will lead us to a new drug discovery platform. Our goal is to optimize drug designing/development.

With twin platform technologies, Interprotein provides highly active modulators for protein-protein interaction (PPI) targets. Our proprietary technology (INTENDD®) is built upon a different conceptual foundation from MD-based docking simulation methods, generating highly active compounds with unique scaffolds. On the other hand, our newly constructed libraries of helix-loop-helix peptide achieved a near 100% success rate in identifying strong binders with KD values in low nanomolar range. INTENDD® With INTENDD®, we aim to develop and provide an in silico drug design platform specialized for producing small molecule PPI modulators, and extend this technology to establish an AI-based drug discovery program. Helix-loop-helix peptide Alternatively, we have developed extremely diverse libraries of helix-loop-helix peptides for phage-display screening. Phage-displayed random peptide screening enables us to achieve a near 100% success rate in identifying active peptides with high affinity and high specificity to PPI targets. In addition, we can easily modulate pharmacokinetic profiles via multiple approaches. Our promise Through collaborative R&D efforts, we will fully exploit our twin technologies for small molecules and peptides to identify highly active modulators against previously intractable PPI interfaces. We commit to turning current biologics (antibodies and soluble receptors)-based PPI inhibitions into more patient-friendly therapies with small molecule and/or peptide PPI modulators to change patients' lives.

KOTAI Biotechnologies, Inc. (KOTAI, Osaka, Japan) is a spinout from Osaka University's world leading research center, Immunology Frontier Research Center launched in 2016. Our unique and sophisticated bioinformatics based on deep structure understandings has enabled us to analyze high throughput sequencing data of the immune systems such as Immune repertoire (BCR, TCR, antibodies, etc) and RNA-seq data. KOTAI is working on discoveries of new biomarkers and therapeutic compounds through the repertoire analysis.

PeptiDream Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market 4587) is leading the translation of macrocyclic peptides into a whole new class of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs and improve the quality of life of patients worldwide. Founded in 2006, PeptiDream employs its proprietary Peptide Discovery Platform System (PDPS) technology, a state-of-the-art highly versatile discovery platform which enables the production of highly diverse (trillions) non-standard peptide libraries with high efficiency, for the identification of highly potent and selective macrocyclic peptide candidates, which then can be developed into peptide-based, small molecule-based, peptide-drug conjugate (PDC), and multi-functional peptide conjugates (MPC)-based therapeutics and diagnostics. PeptiDream has an extensive global network of discovery and development partners driving the development and commercialization of a broad and diversified pipeline of investigational therapeutics. PeptiDream also markets and sells a number of radiopharmaceutical and radiodiagnostic products in Japan, through its wholly owned subsidiary, PDRadiopharma.

REPROCELL supports nearly the entire workflow of stem cell research and pre-clinical drug development. Our unique portfolio includes access to human tissues (BioServe) and human tissue testing (Biopta), in addition to stem cell culture media, reprogramming technologies, reagents, and iPSC-derived cell types (Stemgent). With our deep knowledge of stem cell biology, bioengineered (3D) tissue models (Alvetex) cell differentiation, and pharmacology, REPROCELL is a recognized leader in cutting-edge tools and services to accelerate regenerative medicine and drug development. The newly formed REPROCELL Medical business unit is developing a suite of reagents and services to meet the growing need for clinical-grade products and services that are appropriate for regenerative medicine. In addition, our labs offer diagnostic services for a variety of tests related to tissue compatibility and other biomarkers. And finally, REPROCELL also offers a GMP iPSC master cell bank manufacturing service. *** REPROCELL went public on the Japan JASDAQ in June 2013. Stemgent, BioServe and Reinnervate became parts of REPROCELL in 2014. Biopta was then acquired in 2015.

RevolKa is a pioneer of next-generation protein engineering. We are committed to the discovery and development of innovative proteins by leveraging our proprietary artificial intelligence-integrated directed protein evolution technology, called aiProtein®. RevolKa is open to research collaboration opportunities with partners and also co-development of our internal assets. About aiProtein® RevolKa innovatively integrated directed protein evolution with the transformative digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) to create a proprietary powerful protein engineering technology, called aiProtein®. aiProtein® remarkably accelerates directed protein evolution and enables to create unprecedented engineered proteins. This platform is a robust solution for biologics engineering, for example, to address issues in developability and manufacturability of therapeutic antibodies. aiProtein® enables multi-dimensional simultaneous engineering for protein properties, such as efficacy, affinity, physicochemical properties, immunogenicity, species cross-reactivity, and so on.