At Heligenics, we produce all genetic variants for a given gene and test how all those variants functionally impact, en masse, live human cells.
We are the first company to analyze all mutations in a gene at once.
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A Revolutionary Approach to Discover New Drugs and Biosimilars​
There are 100s of FDA-approved Biologics and experimental Biologics in current development. Heligenics can help identify new drugs and Biosimilar leads by mutagenizing an existing drug and testing ~10,000 mutants. These mutants are assayed against the pathological function associated with the existing gene and its target to identify new protein sequences for the drug that are equivalent to or outperform the existing drug. See our Proof of Concept examples of variants and chimera Biologics for the Interferon gene family.
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We can also test a MEGA-Map™ on the receptor for a target and can be developed with the Biologic into a theranostic to target the new Biologic as a Biosimilar better.
Five values for Biologics
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The GigaAssay™ technology is the best way to screen the sequence space for a Biologic
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Identify mutants with increased half-life
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Identify mutants with stronger biological activity
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Identify mutants with better efficacy
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Mutant analysis of the receptor for the Biologic can produce a theranostic for Biosimilars
Biosimilars have several advantages over traditional drug development including:
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Accelerated approvals
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Lower regulatory risk
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Established markets with insurance reimbursement​
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Are most often less costly for FDA approval
The Biosimilar regulatory framework expands upon the Hatch-Waxman amendments passed in 1984 for generic drugs. The 351(k)-application mechanism of Public Health Service Act is used for Biosimilars, which has a reduced time for approval.
