Twist Bioscience Functional GLP-1R Antibodies Identified From Its Proprietary Synthetic DNA GPCR Libraries Demonstrate Potent Blood Glucose Control - Seite 2

The GLP-1R antagonistic antibody, TB01-3, from the panel showed a comparable effect in raising blood glucose levels after an insulin challenge to Exendin (9-39) (1 mg/kg). In an insulin tolerance test with 6 hr pre-dosing, TB01-3 demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in blood glucose-raising function compared to the Exendin (9-39). TB01-3 exhibited a half-life of 1 week in vivo and is anticipated to show a much longer half-life in humans.

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Twist Bioscience is a leading and rapidly growing synthetic biology and genomics company that has developed a disruptive DNA synthesis platform to industrialize the engineering of biology. The core of the platform is a proprietary technology that pioneers a new method of manufacturing synthetic DNA by “writing” DNA on a silicon chip. Twist is leveraging its unique technology to manufacture a broad range of synthetic DNA-based products, including synthetic genes, tools for next-generation sequencing (NGS) preparation, and antibody libraries for drug discovery and development. Twist is also pursuing longer-term opportunities in digital data storage in DNA and biologics drug discovery. Twist makes products for use across many industries including healthcare, industrial chemicals, agriculture and academic research.

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