Exicure
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Exicure is a biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapeutics using its proprietary spherical nucleic acid (SNA) technology platform.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Exicure canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7156988 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Exicure Context triple: [Exicure, Inc., abbreviation, Exicure]
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Scorpiace
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Scorcha
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Exicure Target entity description: Exicure is a biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapeutics using its proprietary spherical nucleic acid (SNA) technology platform.
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A.
Scorpiace
Scorpiace is an early Christian apologetic treatise by Tertullian that defends the value of martyrdom against heretical teachings.
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B.
Exody
Exody is a large-scale orchestral composition by British contemporary composer Harrison Birtwistle, noted for its complex textures and dramatic, ritualistic atmosphere.
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C.
Scorcha
Scorcha is a dancehall and reggae fusion album by Jamaican artist Sean Paul, showcasing his signature upbeat, club-ready sound.
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D.
D’Evils
"D’Evils" is a dark, introspective track by Jay-Z from his debut album "Reasonable Doubt," exploring the moral conflicts and corrupting influence of street life and the pursuit of wealth.
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E.
Furiani
Furiani is a commune on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, known for its proximity to Bastia and its coastal setting.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biotechnology company
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public company ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
expand therapeutic applications of nucleic acids
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improve delivery of nucleic acid drugs ⓘ |
| basedOnResearchOf | Chad Mirkin ⓘ |
| develops |
therapeutics for genetic disorders
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therapeutics for immuno-oncology ⓘ therapeutics for neurology ⓘ |
| focusesOn | nucleic acid therapeutics ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Chad Mirkin ⓘ |
| foundedIn | 2011 ⓘ |
| hasBusinessModel |
drug discovery and development
ⓘ
strategic collaborations with larger pharmaceutical companies ⓘ |
| hasCollaboration |
Allergan (now part of AbbVie)
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linked to:
Allergan
Ipsen ⓘ |
| hasIntellectualProperty |
patents on SNA-based therapeutics
ⓘ
patents on spherical nucleic acid constructs ⓘ |
| hasPipeline |
clinical-stage SNA-based therapeutics
ⓘ
preclinical SNA-based therapeutics ⓘ |
| hasTechnologyPlatform | spherical nucleic acid (SNA) platform ⓘ |
| headquarteredIn |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| industry | biotechnology ⓘ |
| listedOn | NASDAQ ⓘ |
| originatesFrom | Northwestern University nanotechnology research ⓘ |
| researchArea |
dermatology applications of nucleic acids
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neurological disease applications of nucleic acids ⓘ oncology applications of nucleic acids ⓘ |
| specializesIn | spherical nucleic acid drug design ⓘ |
| technologyFeature |
dense nucleic acid shell on nanoparticle core
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enhanced cellular uptake ⓘ improved stability of nucleic acids ⓘ potential for targeted delivery ⓘ |
| tickerSymbol | XCUR ⓘ |
| usesAbbreviation | SNA ⓘ |
| usesApproach |
nanoparticle-based nucleic acid delivery
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topical and local administration of nucleic acids ⓘ |
| usesModality |
antisense oligonucleotides
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oligonucleotide therapeutics ⓘ siRNA therapeutics ⓘ |
| usesTechnology | spherical nucleic acid technology ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Exicure Description of subject: Exicure is a biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapeutics using its proprietary spherical nucleic acid (SNA) technology platform.
Referenced by (1)
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