- A novel biomarker with the potential to improve the lives of millions of UC patients world-wide
About the technology
Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the colon characterized by alternating periods of remission and relapse. Disease flares occur in a random way and are currently unpredictable.
Our novel prognostic biomarker can identify patients with a high risk of relapsing, enabling clinicians to escalate treatment before the onset of symptoms and keep patients in remission (figure below). The test is based on mucosal samples from the colon, which might sounds challenging at first. However, endoscopy represent that mainstay evaluating the disease activity, meaning the test can be incorporated without need for additional endoscopies.
2.7 million people are carrying a UC diagnosis in Europe and US. According to the European Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (ECCO), about 48% of the prevalence is in remission during a typical year, representing a substantial market potential for our test
Currently there is no biomarkers on the market which can predict relapse in UC patients hence our biomarker is targeting an unmet clinical need.
Value proposition
UC patients
- Fewer relapses
- More well managed disease and quality of life
Healthcare system/Society
- Hospital bedtime reductions, examinations, tests, etc
- Reduce need of proctocolectomies
More about the test
- Molecular – measuring expression ratio between two cytokines (qRT-PCR)
- Based on mucosal samples from the colon sampled during routine endoscopies
- Patent pending (2021)
- Invention originates from the University hospital of North Norway
Resources and partners
- The Norwegian Nuclear Medicine Consortium 180°N
- Tromsø Research Foundation
- Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI) Visual Intelligence
- Proof of concept validated for small scale research in mice
Opportunities for Collaboration
We are currently looking for a licensing partner to develop the project further with test design and clinical IVDR- approval.
Contact information
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