Blacksmith Medicines

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Blacksmith Medicines developing medicines targeting metal-dependent enzymes found in human physiology.

Website: https://blacksmithmedicines.com/

Top Investors: Eli Lilly, Alexandria Venture Investments, Evotec, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, MP Healthcare Venture Management

Description:

Blacksmith Medicines developing medicines targeting metal-dependent enzymes found in human physiology. Over 30% of known enzymes are metalloenzymes, covering all major enzyme classes: oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases. Metal ions, including magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese and copper, are the essential ingredient in these metalloenzymes.