The first filing in the name of Grand Rapids, Mich.-headquartered Corium Innovations Inc. confirms the company formerly known as Corium Pharma Solutions Inc. is developing treatments for multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis that employ its proprietary Corplex transdermal patch technology.
Abivax SA is positioning to change the treatment landscape in ulcerative colitis after delivering positive results and a favorable safety profile in two phase III trials of its orally available miRNA-124 enhancer, obefazimod. Abivax stock rocketed in Europe and the U.S. on news of the data. Shares (Paris:ABVX) rose €45.40, or 510%, to close at €54.30 July 23. In the U.S., shares (NASDAQ:ABVX) leapt 586%, or $58.60, to close at $68.60.
Agonists of immune checkpoint modulators for treating autoimmune and inflammatory disorders have shown high potential in immunotherapy. P-selectin glycoprotein ligand 1 (PSGL-1) is known to exert immune checkpoint regulator functions in T cells aside from its classic role as an adhesion molecule involved in leukocyte trafficking.
Nibec Co. Ltd. announced May 28 the signing of a potential $435 million license deal for NP-201, its phase II-ready peptide-based pulmonary fibrosis therapy candidate, with an undisclosed U.S.-based biotech company.
Nibec Co. Ltd. announced May 28 the signing of a potential $435 million license deal for NP-201, its phase II-ready peptide-based pulmonary fibrosis therapy candidate, with an undisclosed U.S.-based biotech company.
Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is a key cytokine involved in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, and has emerged as a promising therapeutic target.
Equillium Inc. is advancing EQ-504, a potent aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) modulator acquired through the acquisition of Ariagen Inc., a company that was majority owned by Equillium’s largest investor, Decheng Capital.
Named after Swiss mountains, Granite Bio AG emerged from stealth with $70 million in funds through a series B to advance two immunology treatments incubated at Versant Ventures.
