NIH-funded research Sbir 2 grant

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 typeSbir 2 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionImmunyx Pharma USA INC.
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project startSeptember 15, 2025
Project endAugust 31, 2027
Funding year2026
Award (this year)$981,715
NIH project number5R44DK145292-02
Project IDNIH-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

  • Immunyx Pharma USA INC.
    New York, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Eng, Christina — Immunyx Pharma USA INC.
  • Study coordinator: Eng, Christina

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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