Virocarb Inc.

Published purpose

ViroCarb has developed, in collaboration with leading academics in molecular genetics, functional proteomics, and medicinal chemistry, a paradigm-shifting drug platform to stop the replication of multiple viruses, by targeting a cellular function essential for their propagation in cells (RNA processing). Our preclinical drug candidate GPS-491 is highly effective in inhibiting the replication of multiple viruses including SARS-CoV2 and other members of the coronavirus family in human cells. Our goal is to conduct in vivo efficacy studies of our drug candidate in a COVID-19 model of infection in ACE2 transgenic mice, as well as to conduct target validation studies to support the clinical development of a new therapy for COVID-19.