Ancora Innovation
Innovative small molecule regulators targeting GIRK channels, circadian rhythms, and bacterial systems for advanced drug discovery
About Ancora Innovation
Ancora Innovation operates in the biotechnology sector, focusing on the development of small molecule regulators that target G protein Inward Rectifying Potassium (GIRK) ion channels, circadian rhythms, and bacterial two-component systems. The company collaborates with various research institutions, including UCSF, SRI International, and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, part of the NIH, to advance its drug discovery projects. Ancora Innovation serves pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, providing them with novel therapeutic solutions and research tools. The business model revolves around licensing and co-development partnerships, allowing the company to monetize its innovations through commercial markets. Ancora Innovation generates revenue by licensing its technology and entering into co-development agreements with larger pharmaceutical firms. The company is led by a team of experienced scientists with strong backgrounds in life sciences, molecular biology, and drug discovery.
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- 2018
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- New York City, United States
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