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Acurx expands PolC program with LUMC collaboration; potential longer-term upside

Aug 10, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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New collaboration enhances scientific credibility, extends PolC-targeted research, and could shorten time to key milestones; however, no immediate revenue or NDA date is provided, limiting near-term upside.

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ACXP announced a new scientific partnership with Leiden University Medical Center to generate the first 3D PolC structure from MRSA in complex with DNA and an Acurx inhibitor. Building on the 2025 Health-Holland grant and Nature Communications results, the collaboration aims to accelerate discovery of systemic, Gram-positive antibiotics and potentially extend ibezapolstat’s development pathway, signaling a longer-term, strategic R&D upside.

  • ACXP partners with LUMC to solve MRSA PolC structure with Acurx inhibitor.
  • Nature Communications 2025 reported PolC structures; MRSA gut-sparing data supports systemic use.
  • Aim to generate first 3D PolC MRSA structure with Acurx inhibitor.
  • FDA open to pre-NDA after single Phase 3 in ibezapolstat; potential NDA pathway.

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