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  • 1SpiderBiotech S.r.l., via Ribes 5-10010 Colleretto Giacosa (TO), c/o Bioindustry Park Canavese, Italy. info@spiderbiotech.com

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SpiderBiotech researches peptide-based anti-infectives, developing novel antibiotics and antivirals. Their proprietary library targets bacterial and viral infections, including acyclovir-resistant Herpes virus.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Infectious Diseases Research
  • Drug Discovery and Development

Background:

  • SpiderBiotech leverages extensive research and development in peptide-based anti-infectives.
  • The company possesses a proprietary library of bioactive peptides and lipopeptides (linear and dendrimeric).
  • A strong network of industrial and academic partners supports R&D activities.

Discussion:

  • Focus on developing peptide-based antibiotics to combat bacterial infections.
  • Investigating novel antiviral drugs for challenging infections like acyclovir-resistant Herpes virus.
  • The research addresses the growing need for effective anti-infective therapies.

Key Insights:

  • Proprietary peptide and lipopeptide library demonstrates broad-spectrum activity against bacterial and viral pathogens.

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