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OrsoBio, a biotech company based in Silicon Valley, has raised $67 million to advance its innovative approach to treating obesity and metabolic diseases. The company's goal is to restore energy balance in the body (known as energy homeostasis) to address conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and severe lipid disorders. OrsoBio's strategy focuses on boosting energy expenditure through "mitochondrial protonophores," compounds that increase the body's energy usage by generating heat in the mitochondria.
Their lead drug candidate, TLC-6740, is currently in clinical trials and has shown promise in increasing energy expenditure, improving cholesterol levels, and potentially working alongside GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic. By combining TLC-6740 with these drugs, OrsoBio aims to offer more effective fat loss without the downside of muscle loss or reduced energy.
With two other protonophore-based drugs in development and additional treatments targeting diabetes and severe metabolic conditions, OrsoBio is poised to become a leader in the field. The new funding will accelerate research and clinical trials, bringing these potential treatments closer to patients.
