Innovation Insights: Engineered Exosomes
Summary
Engineered exosomes are small vesicles secreted by cells that have been modified to carry specific cargo, such as drugs or therapeutic molecules. These engineered exosomes have shown great potential as delivery vehicles for targeted therapy in various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory conditions. By loading exosomes with therapeutic agents and targeting them to specific cells or tissues, researchers aim to improve the efficacy and reduce the side effects of traditional drug delivery methods. This emerging field of research holds promise for the development of novel and personalized treatment options for a wide range of medical conditions.
Engineered exosomes for delivering therapeutic molecules with high precision are a relatively new and less explored innovation area, classified as low impact in medium-term innovation due to lower patenting activity and lack of successful commercial products.
However, patent filing trends show promise with over 80% 3-year CAGR and patenting activity more than doubling in 2023. New companies entering this space have significantly increased, with a growing range of indications mentioned in patents, led by oncology, infectious diseases, and CNS disorders.
Big pharma has minimal activity in this space, with AstraZeneca being the only company among the Top 20 with patents filed. Most innovation is driven by startups, with companies like Evox, Anjarium, and Strm.Bio leading in patent filings.
The Engineered Exosome drugs landscape is dominated by Biologics, with a focus on Intravenous administration and Oncology therapies. Major players like Codiak BioSciences Inc and Evox Therapeutics Ltd are leading in drug development, particularly in Preclinical and Phase II trials.
Out of 84 clinical trials for Engineered Exosome drugs, Direct Biologics LLC & Vitti Labs conducted the highest number of trials, with Infectious Disease being the top indication, including 22 trials for COVID-19.
In the Engineered Exosome drug deals, there have been 77 deals totaling US$5.1 billion, with the United States and the United Kingdom standing out in deal volume and value since 2020. Fluctuations in deals in 2020 and a slight increase in 2023 may indicate market adjustments and strategic consolidations.
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