US-based Filipino chemist Dr. Webster L. Santos has discovered and patented a groundbreaking new class of small-molecule drugs for treating acute kidney injury (AKI) and autoimmune diseases. In an exclusive interview with BusinessMirror, Dr.
US-based Filipino chemist Dr. Webster L. Santos has discovered and patented a groundbreaking new class of small-molecule drugs for treating acute kidney injury and autoimmune diseases.
Unlike conventional treatments that block S1P receptors to dampen the immune system, his innovative approach prevents S1P from exiting the cell.“Think of it like an on-switch. When this molecule binds to the receptor, it activates processes that can lead to issues like kidney injury. By preventing S1P from exiting the cell, the drugs block this harmful activation,” he added.
“This makes patients more vulnerable to infections from viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens,” he added. “We’re just one step away from where they’re working. So we are working in a novel validated pathway. We don’t have any other competitors,” he said. “I think collaborators who are the best in the field are crucial. Combining two powerful forces makes the impact even bigger. That’s exactly what we’re doing—combining forces to accomplish something significant,” he noted.
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