Enanta Pharmaceuticals

About:

Enanta Pharmaceuticals is an R&D company discovers, develops and promotes of small molecule drugs in the areas of anti-infective.

Website: http://www.enanta.com

Top Investors: Advent International, Omega Funds, Oxford Bioscience Partners, Thuja Capital, Bioventures Investors

Description:

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a research and development company, engages in the discovery, development, and promotion of small molecule drugs in the areas of anti-infective. It develops protease, NS5A, polymerase, and cyclophilin-based inhibitors for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV). The company also develops ABT-450/r, an oral protease inhibitor for the treatment of hepatitis C (HCV) infection. In addition, it develops Bicyclolides, a macrolide antibiotic, which overcomes bacterial resistance; and EDP-420, a bicyclolide antibiotic for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. The company's antibacterial focus areas include superbugs, respiratory tract infections, and intravenous and oral treatments for hospital and community MRSA. The company has strategic alliances with Abbott Laboratories; and Shionogi & Co., LTD. Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was formerly known as NovirX, Inc. and changed its name to Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in May 1999. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Watertown, Massachusetts.