Regulus Therapeutics Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Regulus Therapeutics was a biotechnology company focused on the development of microRNA therapies targeting diseases such as cancer, metabolic diseases, fibrosis, and inflammatory diseases. The company was acquired by Novartis with the purchase completed on June 25, 2025, making it now a wholly owned subsidiary of Novartis.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The key asset acquired was farabursen, an investigational oligonucleotide targeting the microRNA miR-17 with preferential kidney exposure, intended to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Phase Ib trial results showed farabursen reduced kidney cyst growth and kidney size, supporting its potential as a first-in-class therapy for ADPKD.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Competitors in the broader therapeutic space included Capricor Therapeutics, Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Sorrento Therapeutics, aTyr Pharma, and Kite Pharma. However, as an acquired entity, Regulus' farabursen now competes within Novartis' portfolio against other ADPKD and renal disease therapies.
Industry Context
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. operates in MicroRNA therapeutics.
Key facts
Founded: 2007 · Headquarters: San Diego, US · Employees: 34 · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A