An F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. patent describes indole derivatives acting as EGFR L858R mutant, T790M/L858R double mutant, T790M/L858R/C797S triple mutant and/or L858R/C797S double mutant allosteric inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Work at Wake Forest University has led to the development of an H2O2-responsive doxorubicin hybrid codrug able to release H2S (acting as cardioprotective agent). They are reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
Ventus Therapeutics US Inc. has disclosed oxoindolinyl amide derivatives acting as NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors. As such, they are reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune diseases, liver, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular and inflammatory disorders, among others.
Synthesis and optimization of substituted 2-amino[1,2,4]-triazolopyrimidines and related heterocycles by Wuyi University investigators has led to the identification of compound [I], and its water-soluble phosphate sodium salt prodrug, compound [II].
Trypto Therapeutics GmbH scientists have discovered novel tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) inhibitors, which are being developed for the treatment of colorectal cancer.
Norcantharidin is an active ingredient in Chinese traditional medicine that has activity against several cancer types, but its application is limited in the clinic due to toxicity and a narrow treatment window. Researchers from Tongji University and the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica have recently described a derivative of norcantharidin – DCZ-5417 – for the potential treatment of multiple myeloma (MM).
Lung adenocarcinoma may be cornered by a recent finding coming from a study published on Nov. 30, 2023, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This investigation has unveiled that a tumor suppressor molecule called RNA-binding motif protein 10 (RBM10) partners with two ribosomal proteins, which in turn inactivate the well-known oncogene Myc proto-oncogene protein (c-Myc).
Cellcentric's inobrodib, a novel drug with a distinct mechanism of action, shows promise in treating various hematological malignancies, as revealed in a recent publication in Cancer Cell.
Broncus Holding Corp. subsidiary Broncus Hangzhou is acquiring Chinese medical device company Hangzhou Jingliang in the form of an equity transfer agreement for ¥5.4 million (US$758,000). The move will strengthen Broncus’ R&D capabilities in the flexible robotic space and will allow the company to offer pulmonology diagnostics and therapeutic solutions covering the complete product life cycle.
Hangzhou Synrx Therapeutics Technology Co. Ltd. has described heterocyclic compounds acting as DNA polymerase θ (POLθ) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.