In oncology, crispr has revolutionized drug target discovery & validation

However, these screens are performed in cell-line models with unknown translability to the clinic.

Cancer evolution is like a crispr screen performed by mother nature in real tumor

“We can't ethically conduct these experiments [screens] in people, but in a way, life has performed these experiments for us”
- Jennifer Doudna

Drug targets validated by mother nature

Proprietary technology identifies the tissue & genetic background where drug target inhibition will cause cancer cell death. This analysis is performed before first patient is dosed with an inhibitor.

case study - the workflow

In “ Mother’s Nature” experiment, consistent with clinical data, MEK1 has a strong signal in BRAF tumors but not in KRAS tumors. Here is our workflow used to identify the right tissue & genetic background where your target inhibition will lead to cancer cell death.

A drug target candidate

Map all mutations affecting MEK1

Drug target gene status

Tumors for Machine Learning

Identify tumor type & genetic background where MEK1 is essential for tumor survival

Tumor types & genetics

Our service

Gordion identifies tumor type & genetic backgrounds, in which your drug target inhibition will deliver clinical success.