Science

Understanding our scientific approaches

AB Science is a company that designs and develops novel drugs in the field of protein kinases, key enzymes in intracellular signalling pathways.

Our science is based on a research network of internationally renowned scientists working in basic, preclinical and clinical research.

Masitinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets mast cells and microglia in particular, cells involved in inflammatory and neuroimmune processes.

AB Science is also developing a second compound, AB8939, in oncology.

Scientific approaches

Explore programmes by area

Three direct links provide access to the mechanisms of action by indication.

Masitinib

Masitinib in neurodegenerative disorders

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Masitinib

Masitinib in sickle cell disease

Understand the approach being developed for this blood disorder.

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AB8939

AB8939 in oncology

A synthetic microtubule-destabilising compound being developed for acute myeloid leukaemia.

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