Recludix Pharma Inc. has nominated a lead development candidate, REX-8756, an oral, selective and reversible small-molecule inhibitor of STAT6, and completed GLP toxicology studies for the compound. REX-8756 has potential for patients with type 2 immune-related inflammatory diseases.
A peptide with a dual mechanism of action – it dissolves the bacterial membrane and activates the immune system – could be an effective weapon against microorganisms that have evolved ways to evade antibiotics, as superbugs do. Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) have designed stable synthetic peptides that activate mast cell receptors, which are cells involved in the innate and adaptive immune response. This dual approach eliminates bacteria and recruits neutrophils to finish the job.
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) and University of Florida have identified atrial natriuretic peptide B (NPR2; guanylate cyclase B) receptor positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) reported to be useful for the treatment of fibrosis.
Activation of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor may be therapeutically useful against acute lung injury by suppressing expression of pro-inflammatory genes.
Arcus Biosciences Inc. has identified mast/stem cell growth factor receptor Kit (KIT; c-Kit; CD117) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, allergy, autoimmune, inflammatory, cardiovascular, metabolic, dermatological and respiratory disorders, among others.
Researchers at the China Pharmaceutical University have developed a series of highly active receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) inhibitors with potent anti-inflammatory activity. RIPK1 is a key regulator of necroptosis, a form of programmed cell death associated with various inflammatory diseases.
Kymera Therapeutics Inc. has announced a new oral IRF5 degrader program with potential to treat immuno-inflammatory diseases, such as lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers at Foshan Ionova Biotherapeutics Co. Ltd., Guangdong Touchstone Translational Research Institute Co. Ltd. and Shenzhen Ionova Life Science Co. Ltd. have synthesized interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of inflammatory disorders.
Quantx Biosciences US Inc. has synthesized interleukin-17A/A homodimer and/or IL-17A/F heterodimer inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
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.
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