Breaking new ground in glioblastoma research:
A designer peptide against the EAG2–Kvβ2 potassium channel targets the interaction of cancer cells and neurons to treat glioblastoma

Years of research into the molecular mechanisms behind glioblastoma, a highly lethal brain cancer with limited treatment options, have sparked a ground-breaking discovery at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) – a designer peptide targeting the EAG2-Kvβ2 protein-protein interaction, which has shown promising therapeutic efficacy in preclinical models.
Recognizing the potential of this designer peptide to transform glioblastoma treatment, SickKids’ Industry Partnerships & Commercialization (IP&C) office is working with Dr. Xi Huang to propel the designer peptide to the next stage of development. Through internal funding and strategic guidance from its business development team, IP&C is enabling the completion of essential preclinical studies and expediting the journey from laboratory discovery to clinical trials. IP&C is also working to secure investments and partnerships that support our goal of revolutionizing the future of glioblastoma therapy.
Read the full publication in Nature Cancer here.
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