activation of integrin receptors
a novel therapeutic approach for treating kidney disease
Pipeline
ONT01
ONT01 is an oral, small molecule, selective agonist of integrin αMβ2 (CD11b) in development for treatment of lupus nephritis (LN) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Background
Lupus Nephritis (LN) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) are chronic kidney diseases with limited treatment options and the potential to progress to end-stage kidney disease.
Currently treatments focus on broad immunosuppressive therapies, offering limited efficacy and substantial safety and tolerability risk. In refractory cases, dialysis and/or transplantation can become necessary.
ONT01 mitigates inflammation in kidney disease by a multimodal mechanism to target drivers of inflammation systemically (innate immune system) and locally (kidney).
Mechanism of Action
ONT01 binds and activates αMβ2 (CD11b) on macrophages (the body’s immune cells), suppressing TLR-driven inflammation.
This leads to less inflammation in the glomeruli of the kidney, without suppressing adaptive immune system pathways.
Targeted immunosuppressant
Efficacy with less side effects