MetaBlok ^TM

MetaBlok is a new drug candidate and potential treatment for inflammation, sepsis and cancer metastasis.

Arch is currently pursuing clinical development of Metablok to prevent acute kidney injury caused by inflammation and expects to make additional disclosures as milestones toward a human trial are completed. Arch believes Metablok has the potential to be a major breakthrough in the treatment of diseases where inflammation plays a major role, as well as in sepsis and cancer metastasis. 

MetaBlok was invented by Arch scientists Dr. Stephen Robbins, Dr. Donna Senger, Dr. Jennifer Rahn and their University of Calgary colleague, Dr. Paul Kubes. The inventors have assigned the Metablok intellectual property to the Company.

AB569: Treatment for Drug Resistant Bacterial Infections

AB569 is a new drug candidate for treating antibiotic resistant bacterial infections, primarily in the lungs and urinary tract. It also has potential to be modified for use in other indications, including adaptation as a topical cream for bacterial skin infections.

AB569 has a mechanism of action that differs from the mechanism of action of antibiotics. AB569 has orphan drug status in the U.S. for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in the respiratory tracts of patients with cystic fibrosis. AB569 has orphan medicinal product designation in Europe for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Peptide Solid Surface Interface

Arch has developed a group of novel synthetic peptides and peptide conjugates that employ a novel chemistry (non-toxic, and environmentally friendly process) to react with solid surfaces such as metals, and plastics to generate new materials that display new surface properties.