Genflow Biosciences - 5 programmes + compound variants9 Oct 2025 06:56
Genflow Biosciences is a UK-based biotechnology company developing gene therapies to target the aging process and age-related diseases, using a variant of the SIRT6 gene found in centenarians delivered via adenoviral vectors. Their lead candidate, GF-1002, aims to slow or halt aging by increasing SIRT6 levels, with other programs including treatments for muscle aging (sarcopenia), glaucoma, and a veterinary anti-aging therapy for dogs (GF-1004). The company has research facilities in Belgium and is conducting a human proof-of-concept trial for Werner Syndrome, a model for premature aging.
Key Aspects of Genflow Biosciences:
Focus: Longevity, aiming to extend healthspan and reduce age-related diseases through gene therapy.
Technology: Utilizes adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors to deliver a centenarian variant of the human SIRT6 gene into cells.
SIRT6 Gene: Believed to be a master regulator of healthy aging, as increased levels are linked to prolonged lifespan and improved DNA repair in mice.
Pipeline:
GF-1002: The lead intravenous gene therapy candidate for human anti-aging.
GF-1003: A topical formulation of the SIRT6 gene therapy for skin aging.
GF-1004: A non-human version of GF-1002 for veterinary (dog) use.
GF-1005: A therapy for sarcopenia (muscle loss) by targeting mitochondrial dysfunction.
GF-1006: An mRNA therapy for corneal pathologies and glaucoma.
Research & Clinical Trials: Conducting a Phase I/II trial for Werner Syndrome, a model for premature aging, to gain insights into the aging process.
Location: Headquartered in London, with R&D facilities in Belgium and a U.S. office in Cambridge, MA.
Key Aspects:
2 x NDA’s signed for potential deal/s on the pet programme
2 patents in final European Patent Office review with positive indications on both
Similar companies sell their early stage programmes in the $bn’s
Further grant funding expected
Directors are some of the most respectable in the Pharma longevity and MRNA field, who have patents in their own right and $bn’s in deals under their belt
The 5 programmes have multiple SIRT compounds and patient type uses, so could be used for multiple therapies if procured by the right Pharma
All programmes currently advancing, which could result in early stage takeover on a programme or the company as a whole