Our Approach

Targeting long non-coding RNAs for the safer and more effective tissue-specific treatment of fibrotic diseases and other serious medical conditions

The Science

Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs)

The Science

Long Non-Coding RNAs (IncRNAs)
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The non-coding portion of the genome, known as ‘dark matter’, is dynamically active, generating thousands of therapeutically unexplored long non-coding RNAs

LncRNAs interact with proteins and nuclei acids, DNA and RNA, at nucleus and cytoplasmic compartment of the cell

IncRNAs are a unique class of regulatory molecules that bridge the analog world of proteins with the digital world of nucleic acids both DNA & RNA to regulate disease associated cellular processes in response to the environment

Environmental stimuli activate lncRNAs and lncRNAs consequently regulate epigenomic networks

IncRNAs process and integrate environmental signals to modulate the epigenome, regulating key drivers of chronic disease processes associated with fibrosis and aging

The Science

Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs)

Our Solution

Inhibiting pro-fibrotic lncRNAs
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In the right place

HAYA has developed proprietary tools and methods to interrogate lncRNA biology, identifying exquisitely tissue- and cell-type specific therapeutic targets

Stress environmental stimuli activates lncRNA. lncRNA trigger fibrosis pathways, converting fibroblasts into myofibroblast
At the right time

Specific lncRNAs are important regulators of the resting fibroblast to myofibroblast conversion, resulting in fibrosis and disease

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In the right way

HAYA is utilizing emerging RNA-targeting modalities, such as modified antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), to target and inhibit proprietary lncRNAs to prevent and reverse fibrosis

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Haya's mission

The rapid development of anti-fibrotic therapeutics that are safe, effective and accessible.

The Science

Long Non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs)

Our Discovery Program

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DiscoverHAYA™️

Our proprietary drug discovery engine enables us to discover and generate a pipeline of lncRNA targeting anti-fibrotic candidates for many tissues including lung, kidney, liver and the tumor microenvironment. These lead targets have the potential for significantly greater efficacy, safety and accessibility than existing treatments

PIPELINE

HAYA's initial focus is the development of precision genomic medicines for fibrotic diseases and other serious health conditions associated with aging.

HAYA is utilizing DiscoverHAYA™️ to identify lead candidates for other fibrotic indications in tissues including the lung, kidney, liver, skin and tumor microenvironment.

Click here to learn more about HAYA leading therapeutics candidates.

Through our proprietary DiscoverHAYA engine and pipeline, HAYA is developing potent and selective next-generation therapeutics based on our unique ability to address the RIGHT TARGET, TISSUE, TIME & WAY
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