Entero Therapeutics, Inc.

Entero Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company formerly known as First Wave BioPharma, Inc. (and prior to September 2021, AzurRx BioPharma, Inc.), is dedicated to discovering and advancing localized, non-systemic treatments for various gastrointestinal conditions. Its development pipeline features several key therapeutic candidates: latiglutenase, an oral biotherapeutic formulated to break down gluten into non-immunogenic peptides for celiac disease patients; adrulipase, a recombinant lipase enzyme engineered to facilitate the digestion of fats and other nutrients; capeserod, a selective 5-HT4 receptor partial agonist aimed at addressing gastroparesis; and niclosamide, an oral small molecule with anti-inflammatory properties for individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Furthermore, the company is developing CypCel, a management tool designed to monitor the intestinal health of recovering celiac disease patients. Founded in 2014, the company's operations are based in Boca Raton, Florida.