Santero Therapeutics

Santero Therapeutics develops first-in-class medicines targeting dormant bacteria in chronic infections by modulating RelA/SpoT homolog enzymes.

2021 Founded1 News mention

Overview

Santero Therapeutics focuses on breaking the cycle of chronic infections, particularly in conditions like non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis where bacteria establish persistent colonies resistant to standard treatments. The company discovered a master switch controlling bacterial dormancy (RSH enzymes) and is developing small molecules with bactericidal activity to target these persistent bacteria.

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