The rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins while the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticula is to synthesize steroids and lipids; regulate calcium concentration, drug metabolism, as well as attachment of receptors on cell membrane proteins; and metabolize steroids (but not lipids) and carbohydrates.
Developing New Polymer-Based Medicines for Undertreated Conditions. Relypsa is a biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery, development and commercialization of polymer-based medicines to treat conditions that are often overlooked and undertreated, but that can have a serious impact on patient lives or even be life-threatening. We are focused on developing medicines that will change treatment paradigms.
Why Relypsa Inc Is Skyrocketing Today. The rumor mill is buzzing about a potential takeover, causing shares to go higher. What: Shares of Relypsa (NASDAQ:RLYP) exploded more than 30% higher as of 3:30 p.m. today after a rumor broke that Merck (NYSE:MRK) has plans to make an offer to buy out the company.