List of RNAi Companies in United Kingdom - 5

Aptamer Group develops Optimer® binders to enable innovation in the life science industry. Get our newsletter: https://aptamergroup.com/newsletter

Maintaining musculoskeletal health is the keystone of overall health as we get older. As we age our physical condition gradually deteriorates, leading to loss of strength, fitness and mobility. In most cases, this isn’t due to a simple decision to stop exercising. It is due to the breakdown of musculoskeletal function caused by disease. Musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis, tendinopathy and lower back pain are the primary causes of disability and early retirement in people over the age of 65. Currently, there are no approved disease-modifying drugs for these diseases, meaning that physical decline in old age is inevitable. At Causeway, we believe that physical decline in old age is not inevitable and in indeed may be reversible. To address this, we are developing a range of therapies that treat common MSK diseases that will allow us to remain fit and active into our nineties and beyond. Staying active as we get older also reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis, dementia, diabetes, obesity, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

A specialist in computational drug discovery with a focus on developing RNA interference (“RNAi”) therapeutics

Roquefort Therapeutics is a LSE Main Market listed biotech company developing first in class drugs in the high value and high growth oncology segment prior to partnering or selling to big pharma. Since listing in March 2021, Roquefort Therapeutics has successfully acquired Lyramid Pty Limited, a leader in the development of medicines for a new therapeutic target, Midkine (a human growth factor associated with cancer progression), and most recently acquired Oncogeni Ltd, founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Martin Evans, which has developed two families of innovative cell and RNA oncology medicines. Roquefort Therapeutics’ portfolio consists of four fully funded, novel patent-protected pre-clinical anti-cancer medicines. The highly complementary profile of four best-in-class medicines consists of: 1. Midkine antibodies with significant in vivo efficacy and toxicology studies; 2. Midkine RNA therapeutics with novel anti-cancer gene editing action; 3. MK cell therapy with direct and NK-mediated anti-cancer action; and 4. siRNA targeting novel STAT-6 target in solid tumours showing significant in vivo efficacy.

Tropic Biosciences develops high-performing commercial varieties of tropical crops whichpromote grower well being, consumer health, and improved sustainable environmental practices, using cutting edge non-GMO gene editing techniques. Some of the products being developed are disease resistant bananas and caffiene-free coffee.