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.
Likely outcome for Relypsa. Recently, Relypsa took out a loan for $150M for the reason described by the company's chief financial officer as strategic optionality.. In other words, the loan here is a standard move to gain leverage when a company is being shopped by an investment bank.