Hamilton, New Jersey Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Venenum Biodesign LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for innovation in cancer treatment. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11883420, titled ‘Sting agonists for treating bladder cancer and solid tumors’, introduces a novel class of drugs designed to boost the immune system’s ability to attack tumors.
This breakthrough therapy activates the STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) pathway, a key component of the body’s innate immune response. By stimulating this pathway, the treatment prompts the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells more effectively.
The technology has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for patients with bladder cancer and other solid tumors. Traditional cancer therapies often struggle to target certain tumors, but STING agonists may offer a new route to activate immune defenses directly at the tumor site.
Venenum Biodesign’s patent covers specific small molecules optimized for potency, stability, and safety. These molecules can be administered in ways that maximize tumor exposure while limiting unwanted side effects, making them promising candidates for future clinical use.
With this patented approach, Venenum Biodesign is advancing a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. The innovation brings new hope for therapies that work with the body, not just against the disease.