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Advanced Drug Delivery System for Treating Hemorrhagic Stroke and Brain Hematomas

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Imagine a blood clot in the brain as a stubborn plug that causes severe damage. This technology creates a special gel that acts like a slow-release sponge, dissolving the clot safely from the inside. It uses tiny particles to keep the medicine stable until it reaches the exact spot where it is needed.

By the numbers
350,000
patients annually affected by ICH in EU, USA, and Japan
75%
ICH patients who die or suffer severe lifelong disability
The business problem

What needed solving

Intracerebral Hemorrhage has no approved pharmacological treatment, leading to a 75% rate of death or severe disability. Current surgical options for deep hematomas are ineffective.

The solution

What was built

A hydrogel formulation (O2L-001) containing an engineered thrombolytic agent (OptPA) and a manufacturing process for its production.

Audience

Who needs this

Biopharmaceutical companiesNeurovascular device manufacturersClinical research organizations (CROs)Hospital networks specializing in stroke care
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceuticals
any
Target: Biotech drug developers

If you are a biotech drug developer dealing with unstable enzyme delivery — this project developed the NANOp2Lysis platform that stabilizes active enzymes into solid nanoparticles for controlled release.

Medical Devices
enterprise
Target: Neuro-surgical equipment manufacturers

If you are a surgical equipment manufacturer dealing with the lack of pharmacological options for stroke — this project developed O2L-001, a gel administered via catheter to reduce hematoma volume.

Healthcare Providers
mid-size
Target: Specialized Stroke Centers

If you are a clinic dealing with the 75% of ICH patients who die or suffer lifelong disability — this project developed a treatment that is easier to administer and safer than the current gold standard.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing of the treatment?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost per dose is not provided.

How is the industrial scale being addressed?

The project specifically aims to optimize and scale up the manufacturing process for both the drug substance (OptPA) and the drug product (O2L-001).

What is the IP or licensing status of the technology?

The treatment is derived from the company's proprietary NANOp2Lysis platform, though specific licensing terms are not detailed in the report.

What is the regulatory timeline for market entry?

The project is producing GMP-like batches to support future IMPD/IND submissions and preclinical toxicology studies.

How is the product integrated into clinical workflows?

It is designed for a simplified, once-daily local administration via a minimally invasive catheter injection.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly streamlined and industry-focused, consisting of 2 SMEs from France and Belgium. With a 100% industry ratio, the project is geared toward commercialization rather than academic research, leveraging the specialized deep-tech capabilities of Op2Lysis.

How to reach the team

Contact Op2Lysis in France regarding the NANOp2Lysis platform

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the NANOp2Lysis enzyme stabilization platform.

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