The ultimate goal of our project is to develop novel therapeutics effective in chronic kidney diseases that normally develop fibrosis, lead to end stage renal disease and require renal replacement therapy. This SBIR phase 2 application builds on the results obtained in phase 1 where novel and selective small molecule antagonists were discovered that prevent the progression of renal fibrosis in a unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) animal model. Leads identified in phase 1 will be optimized for drug-like and ADME properties. Candidate compounds meeting the selection criteria will be assessed for safety in vivo and the best compound will be examined in several different animal models of chronic kidney disease to delineate a development path in the clinical setting.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
5R44DK092005-03
Application #
8917935
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-DKUS-L (11))
Program Officer
Moxey-Mims, Marva M
Project Start
2011-03-01
Project End
2016-08-31
Budget Start
2015-09-01
Budget End
2016-08-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
$835,306
Indirect Cost
Name
Epigen Biosciences, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
963248807
City
San Diego
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92121