3D MoA for a Cyclin A/B RxL Inhibitor

Client:

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Circle Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing macrocycle therapies designed to target challenging intracellular proteins in cancer and other serious diseases. Through its proprietary platform, the company creates orally bioavailable macrocycles capable of addressing historically undruggable targets. Its oncology pipeline includes programs for advanced solid tumors, with particular focus on small-cell lung cancer and cancers driven by cell cycle dysregulation.

Circle Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing macrocycle therapies designed to target challenging intracellular proteins in cancer and other serious diseases. Through its proprietary platform, the company creates orally bioavailable macrocycles capable of addressing historically undruggable targets. Its oncology pipeline includes programs for advanced solid tumors, with particular focus on small-cell lung cancer and cancers driven by cell cycle dysregulation.

Client:

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Project goal

To create a High-end 3D mechanism-of-action animation that clearly illustrates how CID-078 selectively inhibits Cyclin A/B–RxL interactions to disrupt cancer cell cycle progression in E2F-driven tumors.

CID-078 binding to the hydrophobic patch of Cyclin A–CDK2 and Cyclin B–CDK1 complexes

CID-078 binding to the hydrophobic patch of Cyclin A–CDK2 and Cyclin B–CDK1 complexes

CID-078 blocks E2F, causing replication stress

Condensed chromosomes

Condensed chromosomes

“Visual Science is able to provide scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing animations. They are not creating a simple animation, but rather they are telling a story to accompany our journey in developing meaningful treatments for patients.”

“Visual Science is able to provide scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing animations. They are not creating a simple animation, but rather they are telling a story to accompany our journey in developing meaningful treatments for patients.”

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PharmD, Director, Clinical Scientist

PharmD, Director, Clinical Scientist

Split-screen visualization of Normal E2F inactivation vs. persistent E2F activity causing replication stress and DNA damage

Normal E2F inactivation vs. persistent E2F activity causing replication stress and DNA damage

DNA damage–induced cell death

E2F Binding to Cyclin A-CDK2

E2F Binding to Cyclin A-CDK2

The Process


The Process

Animation type:

High-end 3D + 2D

Project timline:

10 weeks

Review:

5 zoom calls

Team:

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We began by working closely with the Circle Pharma team to refine the scientific narrative, translating a complex, unconventional cell-cycle mechanism into a clear visual sequence suitable for a ~90-second format. Because the therapy blocks cyclin function rather than directly inhibiting kinases, careful script and storyboard iteration were required to accurately depict both the molecular interaction and its downstream biological consequences.

To address the complexity of cell cycle biology, we implemented a dual visualization system. High-end 3D molecular environments portrayed cyclin complexes, chromatin architecture, and replication machinery with structural fidelity, while a restrained 2D infographic overlay guided viewers through cell cycle phases, checkpoints, and points of disruption—maintaining clarity without sacrificing scientific depth.

Outcome

The final animation delivered a clear and visually structured explanation of Circle Pharma’s differentiated approach to cell cycle intervention, translating a sophisticated biological cascade into an accessible narrative for investors and scientific audiences while maintaining strong scientific integrity and production quality.

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We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.

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We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.

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1 888 374-16-95

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1 516 340-37-30

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44 20 3734-2517

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New York, NY 10281, USA

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Visual Science is an award-winning medical animation and digital scientific communications company, trusted by leading biotech and pharmaceutical organizations since 2007, including J&J, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Takeda, Gilead, AbbVie, and 100+ others.

We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.

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1 888 374-16-95

NY

1 516 340-37-30

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