AN2 Therapeutics Receives Continuation Grant to Discover Novel Boron Based Therapies for Tuberculosis (caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and Malaria
AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANTX) has received a second-year continuation of a research grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to discover novel, boron-containing small molecules for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. The grant supports the discovery of novel inhibitors of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases using AN2's proprietary boron chemistry platform.
The company aims to combat drug resistance and shorten treatment duration for these infectious diseases, which together cause nearly 2 million deaths per year worldwide. The program focuses on leucyl-tRNA synthetase, a validated human target in Mycobacteria and other bacteria and fungi, with potential applications in TB and nontuberculous Mycobacteria lung disease.
This research builds on AN2's scientific accomplishments in discovering novel leucyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitors, including epetraborole, tavaborole, and ganfeborole.
- Received continuation grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for TB and malaria research
- Potential to address critical unmet needs in global health therapeutics through non-dilutive funding
- Builds on previous successes in developing boron-based compounds for infectious diseases
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This grant continuation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation represents a positive development for AN2 Therapeutics, albeit with immediate financial impact. The funding supports the company's efforts to discover novel boron-based therapies for tuberculosis and malaria, two diseases causing nearly 2 million deaths annually.
The focus on aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, particularly leucyl-tRNA synthetase, as a target is promising. This approach has potential to address unmet needs in antimicrobial treatments, including drug-resistant strains. AN2's boron chemistry platform has already yielded successful compounds like epetraborole and tavaborole, demonstrating its capabilities.
For investors, this grant:
- Validates AN2's technology and expertise
- Provides non-dilutive funding for research
- Could lead to valuable new drug candidates
- Enhances the company's reputation in infectious disease research
However, it's important to note that drug discovery is a long-term process and immediate revenue impact is unlikely. The market cap of
Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
“We are appreciative of the Gates Foundation’s continued support as we advance our joint effort to discover new drugs for tuberculosis and malaria, with the goal of combating drug resistance and shortening treatment duration for these infectious diseases, which together cause nearly 2 million deaths per year worldwide,” said Eric Easom, Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of AN2 Therapeutics. “Our boron chemistry platform and team have a proven history of developing innovative compounds with novel mechanisms of action that address critical unmet needs in infectious diseases and other therapeutic areas. This grant highlights the potential of our boron chemistry platform and supports our commitment to address these critical gaps in global health therapeutics through non-dilutive funding.”
This grant continuation from the foundation will support the discovery of novel inhibitors of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases using AN2’s proprietary boron chemistry platform to identify new therapies for TB and malaria. Leucyl- tRNA synthetase is a validated human target in Mycobacteria and other bacteria and fungi and has the potential to address significant unmet needs in the antimicrobial space, including TB and nontuberculous Mycobacteria lung disease. This program builds on the scientific accomplishments and expertise of several AN2 scientists who were involved in discovering novel leucyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitors that leverage the power of boron chemistry including epetraborole, (being developed for non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria lung disease or NTM and melioidosis) tavaborole (FDA approved antifungal), and ganfeborole, which is currently in development for tuberculosis by GSK.
About AN2 Therapeutics, Inc.
AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform. AN2 has a pipeline of boron-based compounds in development for Chagas disease, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and melioidosis, along with early-stage programs focused on targets in infectious diseases and oncology. For more information, please visit our website at www.an2therapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements expressed or implied in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the potential development of compounds, including novel inhibitors of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, for TB and other conditions, development of compounds through boron chemistry research, development of other compounds using our boron chemistry platform, developing compounds leveraging our experience in boron chemistry, and other statements that are not historical fact. These statements are based on AN2’s current estimates, expectations, plans, objectives, and intentions, are not guarantees of future performance, and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: future funding by the Gates Foundation and other sources of non-dilutive capital; timely enrollment of patients in AN2’s existing and future clinical trials; AN2’s ability to procure sufficient supply of its product candidates for its existing and future clinical trials; the potential for results from clinical trials to differ from preclinical, early clinical, preliminary or expected results; significant adverse events, toxicities or other undesirable side effects associated with AN2’s product candidates; the significant uncertainty associated with AN2’s product candidates ever receiving any regulatory approvals; AN2’s ability to obtain, maintain, or protect intellectual property rights related to its current and future product candidates; the sufficiency of AN2’s capital resources and need for additional capital to achieve its goals; global macroeconomic conditions and global conflicts; and other risks, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in AN2’s reports filed with the
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COMPANY CONTACT:
Lucy O. Day
Chief Financial Officer
l.day@an2therapeutics.com
INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACT:
Anne Bowdidge
ir@an2therapeutics.com
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