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XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: XRTX) is a bio-pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies aimed at treating progressive kidney diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, XORTX focuses on addressing serious health conditions related to aberrant purine and uric acid metabolism, including diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and complications arising from diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The company has two lead programs targeting progressive kidney disease due to diabetes and PKD. Additionally, XORTX is actively involved in the development of uric acid-lowering agents to treat conditions like hypertension, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. Their pipeline includes xanthine oxidase inhibitors that show potential in managing diabetic nephropathy.
One of XORTX's strategic milestones is its alliance with Teijin Pharma Limited for the development of TMX-049, a promising xanthine oxidoreductase inhibitor. Another significant partnership is with the Icahn School of Medicine, focusing on studying acute kidney injury and hyperuricemia in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. is at the clinical-stage of biotechnology, aiming to identify, develop, and potentially commercialize therapies that can slow or reverse the progression of chronic kidney diseases. Their focus includes addressing the immediate needs of individuals facing acute kidney injury (AKI) due to respiratory virus infections and exploring other opportunities where their intellectual property can mitigate various health issues.
XORTX Therapeutics has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for oxypurinol to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). This designation is a significant milestone in the development of XORLOTM, which may slow progression of kidney damage associated with ADPKD. While not an approval for patient use yet, it positions XORTX favorably for marketing approval.
The Orphan Drug Act provides benefits like seven years of exclusive marketing rights, 25% tax credits on clinical testing costs, and regulatory assistance, all essential for the drug's development. A planned FDA meeting on May 1, 2023, will further discuss phase 3 clinical trials. XORTX has demonstrated positive results in preclinical animal models, showing potential effectiveness in treating ADPKD.
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