Making the undruggable druggable
Unlocking challenging drug targets for the development of next-generation therapeutics
Selected Collaborations
It all starts with the drug target.
The majority of drug targets are so-called membrane proteins, and these are inherently unstable and challenging to investigate. Or so they were, until now.
Our proprietary Salipro® technology stabilizes membrane proteins in their native forms, enabling them to be employed in drug discovery programs for therapeutic antibodies or small molecule drugs. Through our in-house and partnered pipelines, we drive the discovery of novel drugs.
Pushing drug development forward together
We work with top-tier pharma and biotech partners to unlock drug targets for drug development programs.
Pipeline
We are driving forward drug development in our partnered as well as internal pipelines.
News
Salipro Biotech and partners unlock DEL screening for challenging membrane protein targets
2026-01-28
Salipro Biotech announces the latest pre-print of a collaborative study with DyNAbind, AstraZeneca, and the University of Copenhagen, demonstrating a new approach to small‑molecule discovery against difficult membrane protein targets like GPCRs, channels, and transporters.
Using the Salipro® platform, the Salipro team stabilized the membrane channel PANX1 in native‑like lipid nanoparticles, enabling DNA‑Encoded Library (DEL) screening without detergents. The workflow led to the identification of novel PANX1 modulators, validated by SPR, cryo‑EM, and functional electrophysiology.
Congratulations to the authors behind this work: Francesco V. Reddavide, Trine L. Toft‑Bertelsen, Ieva Drulyte, Aspen Gutgsell, Dzung Nguyen, Sara Bonetti, Katerina Vafia, Anne‑Sophie Tournillon, Stephan Heiden, Daniel Grosser, Katarina Iric, Veronica Diez, Nanna MacAulay, Stefan Geschwindner, Michael Thompson, Jens Frauenfeld, and Robin Löving.
The full publication can be accessed at: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.27.701919v1
Boehringer Ingelheim Advances Collaboration with Salipro Biotech by Exercising Option
2025-12-17
Salipro Biotech AB announced today that Boehringer Ingelheim has exercised its option for a Salipro®-enabled target under the Research and License Agreement signed earlier this year. This step marks an important progression in the collaboration aimed at enabling novel drug discovery through Salipro Biotech’s proprietary membrane protein stabilization technology.
This progress is the direct result of excellent teamwork from both sides. By working together to unlock challenging drug targets, the teams are successfully integrating the Salipro® platform into Boehringer Ingelheim’s research programs supporting the development of novel therapeutic solutions.
Novel Strategies for GPCR Antibody Discovery - Join the Webinar!
2025-11-25
Are you working on challenging membrane targets like GPCRs? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts shaping the future of antibody development.
What you’ll learn:
Why GPCRs are critical yet difficult drug targets
How the Salipro® platform stabilizes membrane proteins in their native lipid environment
Strategies for applying phage display directly to stabilized GPCRs
Speakers:
Dr. Jens Frauenfeld (CEO, Salipro Biotech)
Dr. Paul Royle (Bio-Rad Laboratories)
Date: Tuesday, December 2
Time: 8:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST | 5:00 PM CET
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Learn how combining the Salipro® technology with phage display enables high-affinity antibodies for hard-to-hit targets.