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Juan Pedro Serrate

Targeting obNOXious fibrosis

Genkyotex is a Euronext-listed company formed by the merger of Genticel and Genkyotex focused on NOX science and its application in fibrosis and other indications. The lead asset, GKT831, will start a Phase II trial in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in Q217, with data expected in 2018. Positive results could justify future development in other large fibrotic diseases including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). GKT771 will be Phase I ready in late 2017 and will focus on inflammation and angiogenesis. A partnership for immunotherapies with the Serum Institute of India (SIIL) for up to $57m in milestone payments plus royalties is also in place. Cash of €21.8m at end March 2017 should be sufficient to fund operations for two years. Our valuation is €268m.
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Genkyotex SA

Genkyotex is engaged in the identification and development of selective NADPH Oxidase ("NOX") inhibitors to treat specific diseases, the therapeutic benefit of which has not yet been demonstrated. Co. is developing a new therapeutic approach based on the selective inhibition of NOX enzymes which are identified as potentially key factors in the development of certain complex illnesses that are difficult to treat, such as hepatic, pulmonary and renal fibrosis, certain forms of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases or even hearing problems. The capacity of NOXs to simultaneously regulate protein networks makes them a therapeutic target.

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Juan Pedro Serrate

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