List of Peptide Therapies Companies in Denmark - 6

Antag Therapeutics is a preclinical stage biotechnology company committed to the development of novel therapeutic peptides for metabolic – and cardiovascular autonomic diseases. Antag Therapeutics is based on decades of research from the University of Copenhagen focusing on understanding and targeting incretin physiology. Our therapeutic peptides are based on a novel endogenous peptide antagonist discovered by the research teams of Professors Jens Juul Holst and Mette Rosenkilde that has been characterized in several human intervention studies.

Avilex Pharma is a clinical stage company supported by venture capital and national foundations, with experienced researchers and pharmaceutical veterans. Ischemic stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability. Avilex Pharma investigates a novel principle in treatment to meet this major medical need.

Ousia Pharma is a biotech spin-out from the University of Copenhagen developing novel peptide-drug conjugates for treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases. The company uses a proprietary targeting approach in which peptides are used to deliver modulators of synaptic plasticity to drive a potent and sustained weight loss without compromising safety. A main objective of Ousia Pharma is to advance the development of the lead weight loss drug candidate (OP-56) within general obesity.

PolyPeptide Group AG with its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a focused Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) which specializes in the development and manufacturing of synthetic peptides and oligonucleotides used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or intermediates in therapeutic products. It also produces a range of generic peptides and peptides used in cosmetics. The Group mainly serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies. By supporting its customers, PolyPeptide contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide provides its offering from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its active custom projects pipeline reflects the opportunities from novel drug therapies in development to fight both widespread and rare diseases. Established in 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. Find out more about our current vacancies at: https://polypeptide.teamtailor.com/

ResoTher Pharma is a privately held biotechnology company located in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company is focused on discovering and developing novel peptide-based drugs to treat neutrophil-driven inflammation (resolution therapy). ResoTher Pharma has received a grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to support a phase 2a clinical study of their lead candidate RTP-026 for myocardial infarction.

Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) ("Zealand") is a Danish biotechnology company on a mission to change lives with next generation peptide medicines. In our effort to reach our goals bonding is at the core of everything we do. Let it be discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, engaging with partners or connecting with each other. This has led to more than 10 drug candidates invented by Zealand having advanced into clinical development, of which two have reached the market. Zealand’s current pipeline of internal product candidates focus on specialty gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Additionally, the portfolio includes clinical license collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and pre-clinical license collaboration with Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Zealand is based in Copenhagen (Søborg), Denmark. For further information about the Company's business and activities, please visit www.zealandpharma.com or bond with us through LinkedIn.