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Endocrine/metabolic

Fortvita Biologics discovers new GLP-1R agonists

June 26, 2025
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists have been detailed in a Fortvita Biologics Inc. patent. They are reported to be useful for the treatment of arthritis, coronary heart diseases, dementia, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity and substance abuse and dependence.
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Endocrine/metabolic

Selective PI3KC2γ inhibitors identified as potential regulators of glycogen metabolism

June 26, 2025
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Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3Ks) are a family of enzymes that catalyze the phosphorylation of phosphatidylinositol at the D-3 position of the inositol ring, serving critical functions in cellular signaling pathways. Among them, the isoform PI3K class II γ (PI3KC2γ), which is predominantly expressed in the liver, regulates hepatic glycogen synthesis and thus plays a critical role in glucose homeostasis.
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Endocrine/metabolic

New in vitro data for SKNY-1 with potential for obesity and nicotine addiction

June 26, 2025
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Mira Pharmaceuticals Inc. has reported new in vitro preclinical data supporting the therapeutic potential of SKNY-1, a next-generation oral drug candidate being developed by Skny Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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ACCG-2671 reduces body weight in DIO rats

June 26, 2025
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Amylin is an attractive target in the management of obesity, since it is a peptide hormone co-secreted with insulin in response to food intake, and suppresses appetite and delays gastric emptying. At the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Structure Therapeutics Inc. presented data regarding the dual amylin receptor and calcitonin receptor agonist ACCG-2671 for obesity treatment.
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Neurology/psychiatric

Immunoproteasome triggers neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis

June 26, 2025
By Mar de Miguel
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In multiple sclerosis (MS), an alteration of neuronal metabolism caused by dysfunction of its proteasome, the cellular machinery responsible for recycling proteins, contributes to neurodegeneration in this inflammatory disease. This finding could be explored for the development of drugs that protect neurons from damage in MS and other neurodegenerative disorders.
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Endocrine/metabolic

Supercede’s SPCD-4-79 demonstrates preclinical efficacy in DIO mice

June 25, 2025
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Supercede Therapeutics Inc. has released preclinical efficacy data on its small-molecule inhibitor of the Activin receptor type II (ACTRII) to treat obesity.
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Transthera raises $25M with Hong Kong IPO; stock up 78% on debut

June 24, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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Transthera Sciences Inc. debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange June 23 with a HK$200.95 million (US$25.6 million) IPO, becoming the latest in a string of mainland Chinese biopharmaceutical firms to turn to the Hong Kong market for capital.
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Transthera raises $25M with Hong Kong IPO; stock up 78% on debut

June 23, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
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Transthera Sciences Inc. debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange June 23 with a HK$200.95 million (US$25.6 million) IPO, becoming the latest in a string of mainland Chinese biopharmaceutical firms to turn to the Hong Kong market for capital.
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Cardiovascular

PPRHs lower levels of PCSK9 and cholesterol in transgenic mouse without causing toxicity

June 19, 2025
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Researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona and Oregon Health & Science University have developed a novel gene silencing technique using polypurine reverse Hoogsteen hairpins (PPRH) to target and inhibit the expression of PCSK9.
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Endocrine/metabolic

Biomea Fusion’s BMF-650 yields weight loss, appetite suppression in nonhuman primates

June 19, 2025
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Biomea Fusion Inc. has released preclinical findings from a 28-day weight loss study in obese nonhuman primates evaluating BMF-650, a next-generation oral small-molecule glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA).
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