Koru Life Science
Pipeline

Three programmes. Each pairs a repurposed medicine with a defined patient group.

KLS-101 is in lead validation; KLS-201 and KLS-301 are at the discovery stage. Candidate compounds are confidential and will be disclosed as programmes advance.

Programme
Discovery
Lead validation
Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 2
Pivotal
KLS-101 · Oncology (paediatric) DIPG / diffuse midline glioma, H3 K27-altered Repurposed small molecule · CNS-penetrant
KLS-201 · Neurodegeneration Frontotemporal dementia with GRN mutations (FTD-GRN) Repurposed small molecule · progranulin-restoring
KLS-301 · Oncology (sarcoma) Chondrosarcoma, advanced / metastatic Repurposed small molecule · biomarker-selected
Programme details

The diseases we are working on

KLS-101

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG)

Lead validation

The disease

A fast-growing tumour of the brainstem that mainly affects children. Most cases are now classified as diffuse midline glioma, H3 K27-altered.

The need

The tumour's location rules out surgery. Radiotherapy brings temporary benefit, and survival is usually measured in months.

Our approach

Screening brain-penetrant approved and clinical-stage compounds against the vulnerabilities created by the H3 K27 alteration.

KLS-201

Frontotemporal dementia with GRN mutations (FTD-GRN)

Discovery

The disease

An inherited form of frontotemporal dementia caused by mutations in the GRN gene, which lower levels of the protein progranulin.

The need

There is no approved disease-modifying treatment; care today focuses on managing symptoms.

Our approach

Identifying existing medicines that raise progranulin or support the lysosomal function it maintains, in genetically defined carriers.

KLS-301

Chondrosarcoma (advanced / metastatic)

Discovery

The disease

A rare cancer of cartilage-forming cells, most often arising in bone.

The need

Advanced and metastatic disease responds poorly to conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and effective systemic options are limited.

Our approach

Testing repurposed compounds against the metabolic and molecular features of chondrosarcoma, with patients selected by IDH1/IDH2 status and subtype.

Pipeline information is provided for general information only. It is not medical advice and makes no claim of safety or efficacy. Compounds in development are investigational for these indications and have not been approved by any regulator for these uses.

Interested in a programme?

We welcome conversations with co-development partners, clinical investigators and patient organisations.

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