Symic Bio
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Symic Bio is a biotechnology research company focused on developing therapeutics that target the extracellular matrix (ECM) to influence tissue inflammation and healing. Its approach centers on proteoglycans’ protective effects within the ECM, with proprietary compounds designed to mimic these properties and be applied locally to injured tissue to reduce inflammation and scarring. The company aims to address diseases with ECM-related inflammation, including conditions like cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis, by disrupting degradation-inflammation cycles and protecting the injured ECM. Based in San Francisco, Symic Bio operates within the biotechnology sector and concentrates on advancing ECM-targeting therapeutics across areas with unmet clinical needs. The organization positions itself as pursuing a new category of matrix biology-based therapies, developing multiple candidates for various therapeutic indications. A notable recent development is the appointment of a Chief Scientific Officer in 2023, reflecting ongoing leadership strengthening as it advances its program portfolio.