Biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing medicines for serious diseases.
Scholar Rock Holding Corporation, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a pioneering biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to advancing therapies for severe diseases driven by protein growth factor signaling. The company's research and development efforts focus on discovering innovative treatments that target fundamental biological pathways.
One of Scholar Rock's leading candidates, Apitegromab, has completed Phase 3 clinical trials. This therapeutic inhibits the activation of latent myostatin, offering promise for treating spinal muscular atrophy, a debilitating neuromuscular disorder. Additionally, SRK-181, currently in Phase 1 trials, aims to address cancers resistant to checkpoint inhibitors like anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 antibodies, demonstrating the company's commitment to oncology innovation.
Scholar Rock's pipeline extends beyond these therapies, encompassing novel product candidates with potential applications across various serious diseases including neuromuscular disorders, cancer, and fibrosis. The company collaborates with Gilead Sciences, Inc. in a partnership focused on developing inhibitors targeting transforming growth factor beta activation, specifically tailored for treating fibrotic diseases.
Founded in 2012, Scholar Rock Holding Corporation has rapidly emerged as a leader in biopharmaceutical research. With a strong emphasis on scientific excellence and therapeutic innovation, the company continues to expand its portfolio and explore new avenues to significantly impact patient care and outcomes globally.