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香港 2023年12月4日 /美通社/ -- 面对不断变化的局势，技术创新依旧是生物医药企业长远发展永恒的主旋律，为企业源源不断地注入生命力，持续推动研发"从0到1"转化以及商业化成功。近期，维亚投资孵化企业又有新的动态：Phenomic AI分别与勃林格殷格翰、安斯泰来达成战略合作；AmacaThera、Deka Biosciences成功完成融资；维眸生物、勤浩医药、Arthrosi、AceLink、Triumvira研发进展顺利。 Phenomic AI与勃林格殷格翰达成共同探索适用于基质丰富癌症疗法的新型靶点的战略合作，与安斯泰来就实体瘤细胞疗法开展战略研究合作 多伦多和马萨诸塞州沃尔瑟姆——11月29日，由维亚生物参与投资孵化的Phenomic AI（"Phenomic"）宣布，其已与勃林格殷格翰（Boehringer Ingelheim）达成战略合作和许可协议，共同发现在丰富基质癌症中的重要靶点。根据协议，勃林格殷格翰有权引进由Phenomic发现和功能验证的靶点，作为新型癌症治疗药物的基础。勃林格殷格翰还将负责所有非临床和临床开发，以及相关癌症疗法的商业化。Phenomic将收到约900万美元的前期和近期支付款，包括研究资金和合作里程碑付款。Phenomic还有资格获得超过5亿美元的许可费，临床、监管和商业里程碑付款，以及未来产品销售的提成。 11月30日，Phenomic已与安斯泰来（Astellas Pharma Inc.）通过其全资子公司Xyphos Biosciences, Inc.达成战略研究合作。在此次合作中，Phenomic和安斯泰来将共同探索Phenomic开发的抗体，这些抗体针对Phenomic的scTx平台识别肿瘤基质中的新靶点，以增强细胞疗法对实体瘤的治疗效果。根据协议的条款，Phenomic将收到预付款、全额研究资金和里程碑付款。在协议期间，安斯泰来将获得这些抗体许可谈判的优先权。 AmacaThera完成A轮扩展轮融资，用于推动其局部长效非阿片类治疗药物的临床开发，以改善术后患者护理 安大略省多伦多市——AmacaThera，由维亚生物参与投资孵化的、一家专注于在其AmacaGel递送平台基础上开发新型可注射、局部治疗药物的生物技术公司，宣布完成了400万加拿大元的融资，由新投资人领投，并得到现有投资者的支持。投资人包括BDC Capital's Women in Technology Venture Fund, Inveready, Lumira Ventures, StandUp Ventures, 和MaRS IAF。筹得资金将主要用于加速其临床候选药物AMT-143的推进，同时也用于推动多个面向局部、可注射、缓释市场的管线。 维眸生物用于治疗白内障术后炎症的VVN461临床 II期试验申请正式获得FDA批准、荣登2023年中国生物医药领跑者100榜单，且其温州总部正式启用 近期，由维亚生物参与投资孵化的眼科创新药公司维眸生物宣布，FDA批准该公司自主研发药物VVN461的II期临床试验申请（IND），用于治疗白内障术后炎症。VVN461是维眸生物独立自主研发的一款强效JAK1免疫调节剂，能够高活性抑制多个炎症细胞因子（cytokine）通路，从而治疗白内障术后炎症。人体药代动力学研究结果显示VVN461滴眼液在血浆中暴露低，说明VVN461滴眼液在局部发挥抗炎作用的同时全身系统性毒性较低，具有较高的安全性。 此外，10月，在2023 BioShanghai生物医药产业投资论坛暨未来医疗产业论坛上，维眸生物荣登"2023年中国生物医药领跑者百强"卓越领袖榜单；维眸生物温州总部暨维眸生物复杂制剂研究院正式启用。 勤浩医药SHP2抑制剂GH21联用EGFR抑制剂奥希替尼获批临床 2023年11月20日，中国苏州——由维亚生物参与投资孵化的、致力于利用组合技术平台开发全球新一代抗肿瘤小分子药物的研发企业，勤浩医药宣布，公司新型蛋白酪氨酸磷酸酶SHP2变构抑制剂GH21联用针对表皮生长因子受体（EGFR）突变的口服EGFR激酶抑制剂奥希替尼在中国获批开展临床试验。体内外研究表明，GH21用作单药疗法及/或和其他抗肿瘤药联合用药，对多种实体肿瘤有效。目前，GH21已在中美两地开展I/II期临床试验，美国临床试验由战略合作伙伴沪亚生物国际主导。GH21显示出良好的PK和安全性，同时在低剂量组就已观察到疗效信号。 Arthrosi全球创新痛风药AR882溶解痛风石最新临床成果在ACR 2023年会上发布 近期由维亚生物参与投资孵化的、临床阶段生物技术公司Arthrosi Therapeutics, Inc.（简称："Arthrosi"）研发的全球创新痛风药AR882最新临床结果在世界最大、最负盛名的风湿病学会议——美国风湿病学会（ACR）2023 年会上发布，包括一项主题演讲《AR882，一种对慢性痛风和痛风石患者有效的尿酸排泄促进剂：使用DECT的全球前瞻性概念验证试验结果》及三张研发成果海报展示，重点介绍AR882的临床最新突破性成果。 在这项全球性研究中，为期6个月的治疗展现了AR882在具有不同人口统计学及基线特征的痛风患者中降低sUA、缓解痛风症状和溶解尿酸盐晶体体积的安全性及有效性。与现有疗法相比，AR882 治疗痛风患者（包括临床可见和亚临床的尿酸盐晶体沉积患者）的疗效更好，安全性更高。数据显示，AR882除了能降低痛风患者的血清尿酸（sUA），还能显著减少痛风石、减轻尿酸结晶负担及降低痛风急性发作率。 AceLink宣布AL01211法布雷病2期临床试验完成首例受试者首次给药 2023年11月1日，由维亚生物参与投资孵化的AceLink Therapeutics（以下简称AceLink）宣布其在研的治疗法布雷病的新药AL01211，已在国内完成了2期临床的首例患者首次给药。AL01211是一种新型口服非脑渗透性葡萄糖神经酰胺合酶（GCS）抑制剂，目前正在开发用于治疗鞘糖脂贮积类疾病，包括法布雷病和1型戈谢病。在1期临床试验中，AL01211总体耐受性良好，未出现严重不良事件。 Triumvira宣布完成HER2+胃癌和GEJ癌TACTIC-2细胞疗法II期临床首例患者给药 德克萨斯州奥斯汀、安大略省汉密尔顿和加利福尼亚州旧金山南部——2023年10月26日，由维亚生物参与投资孵化的Triumvira Immunologics是一家处于临床阶段的公司，致力于开发新型、靶向性自体和异体T 细胞疗法，利用T细胞的天然生物学特性治疗实体瘤患者。该公司宣布，在其I/II期研究TACTIC-2（NCT04727151）的 II 期研究阶段中，首位患者已经接受治疗，该研究旨在调查自体TAC-T细胞主要药物TAC01-HER2在治疗复发性或难治性胃癌和胃食管交界处（GEJ）肿瘤中安全性及效果。TAC01-HER2是一种基于基因工程表达T细胞抗原耦合器（TAC）的新型细胞疗法，可以识别人类表皮生长因子受体2（HER2）。 Deka Biosciences完成由MPM BioImpact领投的2,000万美元B2轮融资 2023年9月28日，维亚生物被投企业、总部位于马里兰州的生物技术公司Deka Biosciences（简称"Deka"）宣布已成功完成一轮由MPM BioImpact领投，总额达2000万美元的B2系列融资。其他投资者包括Bayer旗下的Leaps、Lumira Ventures、O-Bio（Echo Investment Capital）、维亚生物、Alexandria Venture Investments、Amana Investments、Plains Ventures、ATEM Capital和CEO John Mumm等。此轮融资的资金将用于支持Deka的管线发展以及药物生产，当前公司已获得FDA关于评估DK210（EGFR）的IND申请的批准，且正在进行临床试验。此外，MPM-BioImpact的Detlev Biniszkiewicz博士将加入Deka董事会。 关于Phenomic AI Phenomic AI（"Phenomic"）是一家致力于克服肿瘤基质障碍的生物制药公司。肿瘤基质导致大多数实体瘤预后不佳，该公司正在应用其专有的scTx®单细胞转录组学平台，推进一种首创性的实体癌症药物发现和开发方法。scTx识别新的药物靶点，并为肿瘤生物学提供新的见解。通过其独特的平台，Phenomic正在开发一系列潜在的首创性候选药物，以治疗具有挑战性的基质丰富的实体癌症。该公司由开创性的人工智能专家和经验丰富的药物开发人员创立，由在免疫肿瘤学、癌症、基质生物学、人工智能和机器学习方面拥有深厚专业知识的世界一流团队领导。了解有关Phenomic团队、平台和管线的更多信息，请访问 www.phenomic.ai 关于 AmacaThera AmacaThera是一家坐落在强生创新 (Johnson & Johnson Innovation)孵化器，JLABS @ 多伦多的临床阶段生物技术公司，致力于通过改变治疗方式，改善患者健康。公司独特的注射水凝胶平台可以提供局部持续药物输送，改善多个治疗领域的疾病，包括术后疼痛管理、癌症和其他难以到达的目标领域。欲了解更多信息，请访问 amacathera.ca 关于维眸生物 维眸生物是一家专注于眼科创新药研发领域的临床阶段生物科技公司，拥有国际一流的眼科创新药研发团队和技术平台，依托自主研发已经建立起具有全球竞争力的产品管线。除VVN001项目外，维眸生物正在开发VVN539用于治疗青光眼或高眼压症，VVN461用于治疗非感染性前葡萄膜炎和术后炎症。维眸生物还致力于发现和开发用于治疗其他前、后眼疾病的新疗法。 关于勤浩医药 勤浩医药是一家专注于全球领先的小分子抗肿瘤新药开发的生物科技公司，公司管理层拥有多年企业管理、新药研发、临床医学研究经验，致力于突破"难以成药"靶点，聚焦原始创新。勤浩医药着力打造独具特色的创新药物研发体系，建立了基于结构生物学的构效关系研究平台，基于靶点研究的早期药物筛选平台以及涵盖药效、代谢和安全性研究的临床前评价平台，形成了以靶向抗肿瘤品种为核心的产品管线。得益于自身完整的创新药物研发战略规划及实施能力，勤浩医药与国际生物创新药企沪亚生物国际成功签署SHP2抑制剂GH21的海外权益转让，让中国的创新药物拥抱全球市场。 关于Arthrosi Arthrosi Therapeutics, Inc.成立于2018年，总部位于加利福尼亚州圣地亚哥。其目标是为痛风患者开发潜在的治疗方法，以调节尿酸水平并最小化关节损伤。Arthrosi的研究和开发已产生临床2b期完整数据。欲了解更多关于Arthrosi的信息，请访问 www.arthrosi.com。 关于AceLink Therapeutics ，Inc. AceLink Therapeutics 成立于2018年，是一家临床阶段制药公司，旨在开发下一代口服底物减少疗法 (SRT)，以解决未满足的重大医疗需求并改善患有遗传性鞘糖脂代谢疾病患者的生活质量。该公司正在开发一系列突破性疗法，包括针对法布雷病的2期项目以及1型戈谢病的项目。 关于Triumvira Immunologics Triumvira Immunologics, Inc.（简称"Triumvira"）是一家领先的处于临床阶段的实体肿瘤细胞疗法公司，专注于开发独特的非基因编辑的、首创的靶向自体和异体T细胞疗法，利用T细胞的天然生物学来治疗实体肿瘤患者。该公司的专有T细胞抗原偶联物（TAC）技术是一个强大且通用的平台，以不同于CAR-T和工程化T细胞受体（TCR）疗法等细胞疗法的方式激活天然T细胞功能。Triumvira正在开发广泛的产品线，针对有前景的肿瘤相关抗原，如HER2、Claudin 18.2、GUCY2C和GPC3。Triumvira总部位于德克萨斯州奥斯汀市，在加拿大安大略省汉密尔顿设有研究设施，在加利福尼亚州旧金山南部分设有GMP制造设施。 关于Deka Biosciences Deka Biosciences是一家由创业家John Mumm博士领导的生物技术公司，他得到了一支经验丰富的学术、生物制药和CDMO创新者团队的支持，他们在药物发现、产品开发、表征和测试方面拥有丰富的专业知识。Deka已经开发了疾病特异性的Diakines™，旨在通过将双重和互补细胞因子有针对性地积聚到受影响的组织中，从而通过改善药物动力学\/药效学功能，最大程度地提高患者的效益。通过更好地理解每位患者对不同Diakines™的免疫反应，Deka希望通过为每位患者构建特定的有针对性治疗来最大程度地提高其Diakines™的影响。

HONG KONG, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Even with the ever-changing situation, technological innovation is still the most critical component for biopharmaceutical companies' long-term development. This continuous innovation keeps companies up to date and promotes the evolution of R&D and the success of commercialization. Recently, Viva's portfolio companies have new updates. Keep reading for more details. Phenomic Enters Strategic Collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim to Discover Novel Targets for Stroma-Rich Cancer Therapies, and Enters into Strategic Research Collaboration with Astellas for Solid Tumor Cell Therapies TORONTO & WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Nov. 29th, Phenomic AI ("Phenomic"), invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator (VBI), announced that they have entered into a strategic collaboration and licensing agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim to discover targets important in stroma-rich cancers. The partners will leverage Phenomic's expertise in target identification and stromal biology based on its scTx® single-cell transcriptomics platform which will greatly enhance Boehringer's efforts to develop first-in-class medicines to transform the lives of people with cancer by delivering meaningful advances with the ultimate goal to cure a range of cancers. Phenomic will receive upfront and near-term payments of approximately $9 million including research funding and collaboration milestones. Phenomic is also eligible to receive more than USD $500 million in licensing fees as well as clinical, regulatory and commercial milestones in addition to royalties on future product sales. On Nov. 30th, Phenomic has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Astellas Pharma Inc., "Astellas" through Xyphos Biosciences, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas). For this collaboration, Phenomic and Astellas will explore the ability of antibodies, developed by Phenomic and directed at a novel target of the tumor stroma identified with Phenomic's scTx platform, to enhance cell therapy approaches for the treatment of solid tumors. Under the terms of the agreement, Phenomic will receive an upfront payment, full research funding, and a milestone payment. Astellas will receive a first right to negotiate a license to these antibodies during the term of the agreement. AmacaThera Closes Series A Extension to Advance Clinical Development of Long Acting, Localized, Non-Opioid Therapeutics to Improve Post-Surgery Patient Care Toronto, ON — AmacaThera, invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator (VBI), is a leader in the development of novel injectable, localized therapeutics based upon its AmacaGel delivery platform. Recently they announced the closing of a CAD$4.0 million financing round, with a new lead investor, supported by existing investors; BDC Capital's Women in Technology Venture Fund, Inveready, Lumira Ventures, StandUp Ventures, and MaRS IAF. The proceeds will be used to accelerate the clinical development of the lead clinical candidate, AMT-143, and also to advance multiple pipeline programs targeting the local, injectable, sustained release market. The Phase II clinical trial application of VVN461 for the treatment of postoperative inflammation in cataract was approved by the U.S. FDA, VivaVision Ranks on 2023 Top 100 Chinese Healthcare Front-Runners List, and Offically Opens its New Neadquarters in Wenzou Recently, VivaVision, an innovative ophthalmic drug company, announced that the FDA approved the Phase II clinical trial application (IND) of VVN461, the company's self-developed drug, for the treatment of postoperative inflammation after cataract. VVN461 is a potent JAK1 immunomodulator independently developed by VivaVision, and there is increasing evidence showing that the JAK-STAT signaling pathway is essential for inflammation and immune response. VVN461 can inhibit multiple inflammatory cytokine pathways with high activity to treat postoperative inflammation of cataracts. The results of human pharmacokinetic studies showed that VVN461 ophthalmic solution had low exposure in plasma, indicating that VVN461 ophthalmic solution had a high safety profile due to low systemic toxicity while exerting local anti-inflammatory effects. Besides, VivaVision was named on the "2023 Top 100 Chinese Healthcare Front-Runners List", released in the 2023 BioShanghai Biopharmaceutical Industry Investment Forum and Future Medical Industry Forum. Genhouse Bio's SHP2 Inhibitor GH21 Combined with EGFR Inhibitor Osimertinib Approved for Clinical Trial On November 20, 2023, in Suzhou, China – VBI portfolio company Genhouse Bio announced that its novel protein tyrosine phosphatase SHP2 allosteric inhibitor GH21, in combination with the orally administered epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor osimertinib, has received NMPA approval for clinical trial in China. Genhouse Bio is dedicated to developing the next generation of global anti-tumor small molecule drugs using a combination technology platform. Based on in vitro and in vivo pre-clinical studies, GH21, when used as a monotherapy and/or in combination with other anti-tumor drugs, is effective against various solid tumors with EGFR mutations. Currently, GH21 is undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials in both China and the United States, with the clinical trials in the U.S. led by strategic partner HuYa Bio-International. GH21 has demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetics and safety profiles, and has shown efficacy even at low doses. Arthrosi to Present Positive Phase 2 Data for its Novel Selective Urat1 Inhibitor AR882 in Patients with Tophaceous Gout at ACR Convergence 2023 Arthrosi Therapeutics, Inc. (Arthrosi), invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator (VBI), is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. Recently, they announced new clinical data from its phase 2 AR882-203 study in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2023 meeting, the world's largest and most prestigious rheumatology conference, including a presentation, named "AR882, an Efficacious and Selective URAT1 Inhibitor for Patients with Chronic Gouty Arthritis and Subcutaneous Tophi: Results from a Global, Prospective, Proof-of-Concept Trial Using Dual Energy Computed Tomography" and three additional posters. In the forthcoming late-breaking oral presentation, Dr. Robert Keenan MD, MPH, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Arthrosi, will unveil compelling new clinical findings from the phase 2 trial. The data showcases the strong efficacy of AR882, demonstrating significant reduction of tophi, crystal burden, flare rates, in addition to lowering sUA among patients suffering from tophaceous gout. AceLink Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Trial of AL01211 in Fabry Disease NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AceLink Therapeutics, Inc., invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator (VBI), is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing the next generation of oral substrate reduction therapies (SRTs). On Nov. 1st, 2023, they announced that the first patient has been dosed with AL01211 in its Phase 2 trial in China in patients with Fabry disease. AL01211 is a novel, oral, non-brain penetrant glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor being developed to treat glycosphingolipid storage diseases, including Fabry Disease and Type 1 Gaucher Disease. In Phase 1 trials, AL01211 was generally well tolerated without significant adverse events. Triumvira Immunologics Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase II of TACTIC-2 Cell Therapy Trial for the Treatment of HER2+ Gastric and GEJ Cancers AUSTIN, Texas and HAMILTON, ON and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumvira Immunologics, invested and incubated by Viva BioInnovator (VBI), is a clinical-stage company developing novel, targeted autologous and allogeneic T cell therapeutics that co-opt the natural biology of T cells to treat patients with solid tumors. Recently they announced that the first patient has been dosed in Phase II of its Phase I/II study TACTIC-2 (NCT04727151) investigating the safety and efficacy of autologous TAC-T cell lead asset, TAC01-HER2, in targeting HER2 in relapsed or refractory gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) tumors. TAC01-HER2 is a novel cell therapy based on genetically engineered autologous T cells expressing a T-cell Antigen Coupler (TAC) that recognizes human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). Deka Biosciences Closes USD $20 Million Series B2 Financing Led by MPM BioImpact GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland-based biotech company Deka Biosciences ("Deka") today announced that it has successfully closed a USD $20 Million Series B2 financing with a syndicate of life science investors led by MPM BioImpact, and joined by additional investors including Leaps by Bayer, Lumira Ventures, O-Bio (Echo Investment Capital), Viva BioInnovator, Alexandria Venture Investments, Amana Investments, Plains Ventures, ATEM Capital and CEO John Mumm. The proceeds of the financing will support the advancement of Deka's pipeline and drug product manufacturing as they continue clinical trials following the receipt of a notice to proceed letter from the FDA for their investigational new drug (IND) application to evaluate DK210 (EGFR). Additionally, Detlev Biniszkiewicz, Ph.D. of MPM-BioImpact, will join the Deka board. About Phenomic AI Phenomic AI ("Phenomic") is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to overcoming the tumor stroma, a complex barrier that drives poor outcomes in the majority of solid tumors. The company is applying its proprietary single-cell transcriptomics platform, known as scTx®, to advance a first-of-its-kind approach to solid cancer drug discovery and development. scTx identifies novel drug targets and provides new insights into previously inaccessible tumor biology. Through its unique platform, Phenomic is developing a robust portfolio of potential first-in-class drug candidates to treat challenging stroma-rich solid cancers. The company was founded by pioneering artificial intelligence experts and experienced drug developers and is led by a world-class team with deep expertise in immuno-oncology, cancer, stromal biology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Learn more about the Phenomic team, platform and pipeline at . About AmacaThera AmacaThera Inc., a resident company of Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS @ Toronto is a clinical-stage company transforming therapeutics to make a difference in patient health. AmacaGel, our unique, injectable hydrogel platform, provides localized sustained drug delivery for improved patient outcomes across multiple therapeutic areas, including post-surgical pain management, cancer and other hard-to-reach, unmet medical needs. For more information, visit . About VivaVision Biotech VivaVision is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on best-in-class and first-in-class therapies for ocular diseases. VivaVision's current pipeline includes VVN001 for treating dry eye syndrome, VVN539 for the treatment for Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension, and VVN461 for the treatment of non-infectious ocular inflammation of Uveitis. VivaVision is also engaged in discovery and development of novel therapies for the treatment of other anterior and posterior eye diseases. For more info., visit . About Genhouse Bio Genhouse Bio is a clinical-stage biotech company focusing on the development of global next-generation anti-cancer therapeutics, headquartered in the Suzhou Industry Park . The senior management team of Genhouse has multiple years of experience in new drug development, clinical research and corporate management. Genhouse has a clear focus on original innovation and overcoming those "undruggable" targets. Genhouse has established intergrated in-house drug development platforms. With these platforms, Genhouse has started to build a highly innovative anti-cancer pipeline and out-licensed the ex-China rights of its SHP2 inhibitor GH21 to HUYABIO , an international biotech company. Genhouse will continue to advance more innovative pipeline programs into global development. About Arthrosi Arthrosi Therapeutics, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, was established in 2018. The company's goal is to develop potential treatments aimed at uric acid levels and minimizing joint damage for gout patients. Arthrosi's research and development have produced end of phase 2b data. For more information about Arthrosi, please visit . About AceLink Therapeutics, Inc. Founded in 2018, AceLink Therapeutics is an innovative biopharma startup focusing on developing safe and effective medicines to address genetic diseases with high unmet needs. The company's initial focus is to develop novel therapeutics for Fabry disease. For more information, please visit . About Triumvira Immunologics Triumvira Immunologics, Inc. ("Triumvira") is a leading clinical-stage solid tumor cell therapy company developing unique, non-gene edited, first-in-class targeted autologous and allogeneic T cell therapeutics that co-opt the natural biology of T cells to treat patients with solid tumors. The company's proprietary T cell Antigen Coupler (TAC) technology is a robust and versatile platform that activates natural T cell functions differently from cell therapies such as CAR-T and engineered T cell receptor (TCR) therapies. Triumvira is developing a broad pipeline targeting promising tumor-associated antigens such as HER2, Claudin 18.2, GUCY2C and GPC3. Triumvira is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with research facilities in Hamilton, Ontario, and GMP manufacturing facilities in South San Francisco, California. About Deka Biosciences Deka Biosciences is a biotech company led by entrepreneur Dr. John Mumm, who is backed by a team of experienced academic, biopharma and CDMO innovators with expertise in drug discovery, product development, characterization, and testing. Deka has developed disease specific Diakines™ designed to maximize patient benefits through improved pharmacokinetics / pharmacodynamics function by the targeted accumulation of dual and complimentary cytokines into affected tissues. Through developing a better understanding of each patient's immune response to different Diakines™, Deka hopes to maximize the impact of its Diakines™ by building specific targeted therapies for everyone. SOURCE Viva Biotech Holdings