Flexion Therapeutics
Flexion Therapeutics
Flexion Therapeutics (pronounced: flex-ee-on ther-uh-pyoo-tiks) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, local therapies for the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, beginning with osteoarthritis, a type of degenerative arthritis.
Etymology
The term "Flexion" is derived from the Latin word "flexio", meaning "a bending". In the context of the company's name, it signifies their focus on improving mobility and flexibility in patients with musculoskeletal conditions. "Therapeutics" is derived from the Greek word "therapeutikos", meaning "serving to heal", indicating the company's mission to develop treatments for these conditions.
History
Flexion Therapeutics was founded in 2007 by Michael Clayman and Neil Bodick. The company is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States. It is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FLXN".
Products
Flexion Therapeutics' flagship product is Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), the first and only extended-release, intra-articular injection for osteoarthritis knee pain.
Related Terms
- Biopharmaceutical: A type of medicinal drug product manufactured in, extracted from, or semi synthesized from biological sources.
- Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.
- Arthritis: Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
- Intra-articular injection: A procedure used in healthcare to treat pain and inflammation directly into the joint, or "joint space."
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flexion Therapeutics
- Wikipedia's article - Flexion Therapeutics
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