Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on gastroenterology therapies. Its lead product is linaclotide, marketed as LINZESS in the United States and CONSTELLA elsewhere, for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation. The company is advancing other GI candidates, including MD-7246, an oral non-opioid pain reliever for abdominal GI pain, and IW 3718, a gastric-retentive bile acid sequestrant in Phase III for GERD. Ironwood pursues collaborations to expand linaclotide’s reach in North America, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan, with agreements involving Allergan and AstraZeneca and a license with Astellas for Japan. It operates an independent subsidiary, Microbia, that develops bioprocesses for pharmaceuticals and related industries. Founded in 1998, Ironwood is headquartered in Massachusetts.
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VectivBio
Acquisition in 2023
VectivBio AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 2019 as a spinout from Therachon. The company specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative treatments for severe rare diseases, particularly those with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead product candidate, Apraglutide, is a synthetic GLP-2 analog designed to enhance the intestine’s ability to absorb fluids and nutrients, thereby reducing the reliance on parenteral support in patients with short bowel syndrome. VectivBio is dedicated to developing best-in-disease therapies that aim to meaningfully improve the lives of patients and their families, providing more than just incremental advancements over existing standard-of-care options.
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