Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a publicly traded biotechnology company based in San Diego, California. It concentrates on developing biologics, notably cell- and exosome-based therapies, intended to treat or prevent a range of diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Its lead candidate, CAP-1002 (deramiocel), targets Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including Duchenne cardiomyopathy, and the company pursues a translational development approach supported by collaborations with academic researchers. Operating in the biotechnology research sector, Capricor seeks therapies that work at the cellular or extracellular vesicle level to address serious conditions. Its work includes engineering exosomes for disease applications, with a focus on rare and hard-to-treat diseases. In May 2026, the company appointed Michael Maurer as Chief Commercial Officer as it advances toward regulatory milestones for deramiocel.