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Allecra: Secret weapon vs. bacteria

Allecra developing broad-spectrum solution to resistant Gram-negative bacteria

May 13, 2013 7:00 AM UTC

Allecra Therapeutic GmbHaims to develop a broad-spectrum solution to multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. The company will advance at least two preclinical compounds acquired from Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., an Indian pharma, for a range of nosocomial infections.

Allecra raised €15 million ($19.6 million) in a series A round in April co-led by Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners and Forbion Capital Partners, with participation by Orchid, EMBL Ventures and CEO Nicholas Benedict...