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- RNA
- Bioproduction
- Yeast
- Rare diseases
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ByoRNA is developing a platform for the bioproduction of RNA through fermentation in eukaryotic cells, a paradigm shift from in vitro synthesis.
BACKGROUND
ByoRNA was created in September 2022 by Pascal Viguié, a seasoned entrepreneur, and Thierry Ziegler, a veteran of pharmaceutical bioproduction, with scientific support from Chantal Pichon, a specialist in messenger RNA.
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS / SERVICES / TECHNOLOGY
The technology developed by ByoRNA enables the production of humanized messenger RNA (mRNA) in a traditional bioreactor using a single cell culture. The industrialized process will be less expensive than the current multi-enzyme synthesis, which requires a different cell culture for each enzyme. The mRNA will be used for the development of new gene therapies and cancer vaccines.
CUSTOMER REFERENCES / COLLABORATIONS / HIGHLIGHTS
ByoRNA is a laureate from the Génopole Gene.Io program, and has been selected to be part of the first incubation/investment cohort of Antler Capital in France. In November 2022, we were granted the development license of a disruptive RNA bioproduction patent from a major French research organization.
COLLABORATIONS SOUGHT
We are looking for partnerships with biotech companies in the pre-clinical phase, developing therapies requiring large quantities of RNA (e.g.: rare diseases).
Strengths: large-scale, low-cost RNA production. Experienced and complementary team targeting a fast-growing market.
Innovation assets: breakthrough technology based on a French patent.
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