Arch Biopartners
Arch Biopartners Inc., a biotechnology company, develops technologies for medical or commercial impact. It focuses on developing its lead drug candidate Metablok to treat or prevent dipeptidase-1 mediated organ inflammation in the lungs, liver, or kidneys, which results in organ damage or failure, including in the case of sepsis and COVID-19. The company also develops AB569, a drug candidate for treating or preventing antibiotic resistant bacterial infections, primarily as a topical treatment for wounds. In addition, it develops Borg, a peptide-solid surface interface to inhibit biofilm formation and reduce corrosion; and MetaMx, which are synthetic molecules that target brain tumor initiating cells and invasive glioma cells. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.