FM-FolamiR-34a

Overview: 

Folate-targeted miRNAs with the ability to escape the endosome to treat cancer.  FM-FolamiR-34a is the current lead molecule from the FolamiR platform.


Status: 


Purdue Faculty: 

Dr. Andrea Kasinski

Dr. Philip Low


Development Partner: 

LigamiR Therapeutics


Research Articles: 

Enhancing microRNA activity through increased endosomal release mediated by nigericin

New mechanism for release of endosomal contents: osmotic lysis via nigericin-mediated K+/H+ exchange

FolamiRs: Ligand-targeted, vehicle-free microRNA replacement therapy