IMYX-3 treatment for ulcerative colitis
Official title: Development of IMYX-3 for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Funded at Immunyx Pharma USA INC. · NIH-11413607 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new therapy approach called IMYX-3 aims to help adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have not responded well to current treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Immunyx Pharma USA INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $981,715 |
| NIH project number | 5R44DK145292-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413607 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have limited response to existing biological therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without UC or those who respond well to current treatments may not benefit from this early-stage research.
What this research studies
This project targets ulcerative colitis by modulating intestinal cells and immune responses to reduce inflammation and tissue damage. Researchers are exploring the role of RAB27A in colon tissue and how altering its activity might improve disease symptoms in animal models and human samples. The study will involve basic lab work to understand how IMYX-3 affects immune cells and epithelial cells in the gut, with the goal of translating findings toward new treatment options for patients. The grant supports preclinical development and early testing to establish a foundation for future clinical studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, IMYX-3 could offer a new option to reduce inflammation and improve quality of life for people with ulcerative colitis.
How similar studies have gone: Animal models and descriptive clinical data suggest that targeting neutrophil activity and related pathways can influence disease outcomes, but human data are limited.
Where this research is happening
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Immunyx Pharma USA INC.
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eng, Christina — Immunyx Pharma USA INC.
- Study coordinator: Eng, Christina
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.