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XORTX acquires Vectus kidney anti-fibrotic asset VB4-P5 for US$3 million

PUBT·04/16/2026 14:22:21
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XORTX acquires Vectus kidney anti-fibrotic asset VB4-P5 for US$3 million
  • XORTX Therapeutics closed acquisition of Vectus Biosystems kidney anti-fibrotic program anchored by VB4-P5.
  • Program includes VB4-P5 intellectual property, regulatory documentation, manufacturing data.
  • VB4-P5 targets kidney fibrosis in rare kidney disease, broader chronic kidney disease.
  • Transaction valued at USD 3 million, paid with 154,544 common shares, 692,150 pre-funded warrants.
  • Asset sits at pre-IND stage, expands XORTX pipeline into mid-to-late stage chronic kidney disease.


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