Design Therapeutics discovers new transcription modulators for DM1 and Fuchs’ dystrophy

July 7, 2025

Design Therapeutics Inc. has described transcription modulators reported to be useful for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Fuchs’ dystrophy.

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BioWorld briefs for Dec. 19, 2025.

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BioWorld MedTech briefs for Dec. 19, 2025.

Left: Anthony Fauci. Right: Transmission electron micrograph of HIV-1 virus particles

HIV research is close to a cure but far from ending the pandemic

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Advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) now allow people living with HIV to lead normal lives with undetectable and nontransmissible levels of the virus in their...

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ABS-1230 controls seizures in KCNT1-driven severe epilepsy

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Mutations in the KCNT1 gene produce gain-of-function effects that lead to overactivation of the potassium channel and consequent disruption of normal neuronal...

Apollo’s APL-4098 shows potent antileukemic effects

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Apollo Therapeutics Ltd. has developed APL-4098, a small-molecule general control nonderepressible 2 (GCN2) inhibitor for the potential treatment of AML.