Researchers from Eli Lilly & Co. reported preclinical data on LY-3954068, a MAPT small-interference RNA (siRNA) strategy in AD models. The therapy is designed to reduce tau protein synthesis by inhibiting the translation of MAPT mRNA, with the goal of effectively lowering all forms of tau.
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc. has presented preclinical data on their novel bispecific degrader BHV-1310 for the potential treatment of autoimmune disorders. To date, about 10% of the global population is affected by autoimmune diseases. IgG-lowering agents have suboptimal pharmacology and pharmacodynamic effects and have safety and tolerability challenges.
Remegen Co. Ltd. emerged as a surprise challenger in the generalized myasthenia gravis space, unveiling positive phase III data of its China-approved lupus drug, telitacicept (RCT-18; Tai’ai), in the rare autoimmune neuromuscular disorder at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology conference.
Compared to other forms of prevention, a unique issue for pandemic preparedness is that it is forever unclear what pathogen, exactly, the world needs to be prepared for. There are an estimated 300,000 viruses that infect mammals; add in birds, and the estimate grows to more than half a million. Some of those viruses are much greater threats than others.
Researchers from Tridem Bioscience GmbH & Co. KG provided details on the development of TRB-001, an anti-α-synuclein construct consisting of a B-cell epitope derived from human α-synuclein (SNCA), conjugated to CRM197 and C-type lectin (CLEC) β-glucan.
The etiology of epilepsy, as well as its pathology, still remains evasive. The role that FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51) might play in this disease was investigated in a murine model of kainic acid-induced excitotoxic brain injury.
Researchers from AC Immune SA recently presented the discovery of ACI-21018, a novel α-synuclein aggregation inhibitor developed using AC Immune’s proprietary Morphomer platform.
Praetego Inc. and University of California San Diego scientists reported preclinical results for the new small-molecule amadorin PTG-630, a brain-penetrant drug candidate that inhibits the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs).
The specific tau isoforms, such as 3-repeat (3R) and 4-repeat (4R) isoforms, and the distinct conformational strains that misfolded tau can adopt are determinants of the molecular and clinical heterogeneity observed across tauopathies.