Eloxx Pharmaceuticals secured an $8 million investment led by LSP to advance its clinical development of ELX-02, a novel therapy targeting genetic diseases, while finalizing an acquisition by Sevion Therapeutics to enhance its operational capabilities.

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Sevion Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: SVON) and Eloxx Pharmaceuticals Ltd. are key players in the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on developing innovative therapeutics for genetic diseases, especially those caused by nonsense mutations. Eloxx, a clinical-stage company, is at the forefront of creating first-in-class medicines to treat disorders such as cystic fibrosis, leveraging novel disease-modifying therapies. Their lead product candidate, ELX-02, holds promise for addressing various genetic disorders that currently lack effective treatments.

Eloxx’s unique approach involves translation read-through inducing drugs (TRIDs), which aim to restore function to mutated proteins caused by premature stop codons. With a substantial portion of genetic diseases linked to nonsense mutations, approximately 3-4 percent of newborns are affected by such conditions, highlighting the urgent need for effective therapies targeted at this genetic challenge.

Industry Overview in Israel

The life sciences industry in Israel has gained international recognition for its innovation and research capabilities. The country houses a robust ecosystem of biopharmaceutical companies, research institutions,