
DalCor Pharmaceuticals
Precision treatments for cardiovascular disease by genetically targeting patients that will derive clinical benefits.
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DalCor Pharmaceuticals is a pioneering startup in the field of precision medicine, specifically targeting cardiovascular diseases. The company's primary product, Dalcetrapib, is currently in the Phase 3 clinical trial stage. The drug aims to reduce both fatal and non-fatal heart attacks (myocardial infarction) in patients who have recently suffered from acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and carry a specific genetic marker (ADCY9 AA genotype).
The company's business model revolves around the development and commercialization of this precision medicine. The target market includes patients with cardiovascular diseases and risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The company's revenue generation strategy is likely based on the successful completion of clinical trials, regulatory approval, and subsequent sales of the drug.
DalCor has already completed the first interventional precision medicine cardiovascular outcomes trial, dal-GenE (DAL-301). The trial aimed to determine Dalcetrapib's ability to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a specific population. The ongoing dal-GenE-2 (DAL-302) trial is a continuation of this work, aiming to further evaluate Dalcetrapib's potential in a larger patient population.
To date, Dalcetrapib has been administered to over 15,000 patients, demonstrating a good safety and tolerability profile. This suggests a promising future for the company, provided the ongoing trials continue to yield positive results.
Keywords: Precision Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Dalcetrapib, Clinical Trials, Acute Coronary Syndrome, ADCY9 AA Genotype, Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Pharmaceutical Startup.