Aclaris Therapeutics Inc. has gained IND clearance from the FDA for ATI-052, a bispecific anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)/interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4R) monoclonal antibody being developed to treat certain immuno-inflammatory diseases. A phase Ia/Ib trial, including a proof-of-concept portion in an undisclosed indication, will begin in the current quarter.
China’s National Medical Products Administration has given the thumbs up to Akeso Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s ebdarokimab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. An interleukin (IL)-12/IL-23 dual-targeted monoclonal antibody, ebdarokimab (also known as AK-101) is the company's first class 1 new drug approved for autoimmune diseases.
The U.S. FDA issued a complete response letter in October 2023 for Dupixent (dupilumab) in treating chronic hives but has now approved the monoclonal antibody for the indication. The approval makes Dupixent the first targeted biologic the agency has approved in the past 11 years for chronic spontaneous urticaria.
Researchers have developed a new compound that can prevent long COVID symptoms in mice that could lead to a future drug for the debilitating condition in humans. Developed by researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, the world-first study found mice treated with the antiviral compound were protected from long-term brain and lung dysfunction, which are key symptoms of long COVID.
Researchers have developed a new compound that can prevent long COVID symptoms in mice that could lead to a future drug for the debilitating condition in humans. Developed by researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, the world-first study found mice treated with the antiviral compound were protected from long-term brain and lung dysfunction, which are key symptoms of long COVID.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG and Cue Biopharma Inc. have signed a strategic research collaboration and license agreement to develop and commercialize Cue Biopharma’s CUE-501, a differentiated B-cell depletion therapy for autoimmune diseases.
Researchers have developed a new compound that can prevent long COVID symptoms in mice that could lead to a future drug for the debilitating condition in humans. Developed by researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, the world-first study found mice treated with the antiviral compound were protected from long-term brain and lung dysfunction, which are key symptoms of long COVID.
Aurigene Oncology Ltd. has patented new proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTACs) compounds comprising a protein cereblon (CRBN)-binding moiety covalently bound to a CREB-binding protein (CREBBP; CBP)-targeting moiety through a linker.
NRG Therapeutics Ltd. has described mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of aging, ischemia-reperfusion injury, inflammation, neurodegeneration and autoimmune, metabolic and renal disorders.
Tribune Therapeutics AB has raised €37 million (US$40 million) in seed and series A funding to advance a portfolio of therapies targeting central drivers of scar tissue formation.
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