Kezar Life Sciences

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Kezar Life Sciences company focused on the discovery and development of drugs targeting protein homeostasis for autoimmune disorders

Website: https://kezarlifesciences.com/

Top Investors: Qiming Venture Partners, Cormorant Asset Management, EcoR1 Capital, Cowen Group, Morningside Venture Investments

Description:

Kezar Life Sciences company focused on the discovery and development of drugs targeting protein homeostasis for autoimmune disorders. In parallel with this work, Christopher and Kezar co-founder Jack Taunton, Ph.D. collaborated on several research projects involving protein secretion. This collaboration inspired a belief in the strong synergies between protein degradation and protein secretion, two fertile areas for drug discovery with platform potential.