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Novel First-in-Class Specific Oromucosal Immunotherapy (SOMIT) to treat Celiac Disease (CD)broad

SOMIT-CD · Horizon Europe grant · 2022-09-01–2025-03-31

EC contribution

€2,499,993

Total cost

€3,571,429

Beneficiaries

1
About the data

Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATOROPEN-01 · scheme HORIZON-EIC-ACC-BF · topic HORIZON-EIC-2021-ACCELERATOROPEN-01. CORDIS record →

Objective

Celiac disease is an autoimmune indication for which there is no cure. Only the life-long avoidance of the disease causing gliadin protein in gluten is available as a sub-optimal and cumbersome necessity for CD patients. We developed a unique novel combination of antigen (gliadin protein), probiotic tolerogenic bacterial particles (TBPs) and mouth patch technology to enhance the bioavailability and tolerance induction. Synergistic tolerizing properties of the TBP-antigen combination and the therapeutic effect of the SOMIT concept has been shown in a suitable pig model. Our SOMIT-CD promises to require a short-course weekly treatment for less than 3 months in CD patients.This EIC project will allow us to finalize the various preclinical activities and perform phase Ib/IIa clinical study, paving the way to closing a co-development deal with a big pharma player.After market entry in 2029, we aim to reach a market share of 15% and generate annual revenues of 148M by 2033.

Beneficiaries (1)

OrganisationCountryRoleEC contributionSME
ALLERO THERAPEUTICS BV NL coordinator €2,499,993 Yes

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