Inhibition of receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 2 (RIPK2) has been previously described as a promising strategy for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, as RIPK2 is a key player in the signaling leading to bacterial peptidoglycan (PGN)-induced inflammation and it amplifies pro-inflammatory responses in the intestine.
Researchers from Abbvie Inc. have reported on the discovery and optimization of a series of selective tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitors that led to the identification of ABBV-712 as the lead compound.
Novacell Technology Inc. has identified peptides acting as N-formyl peptide receptor 2 (FPR2; FPRL1; LXA4) agonists reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory and immunological disorders.
Bristol Myers Squibb Co. has identified triazole N-linked carbamoyl cyclohexyl acids acting as lysophosphatidic acid LPA1 receptor (LPAR1; EDG2) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of fibrosis, cancer, transplant rejection, osteoporosis, inflammatory disorders, neuropathic pain, atherosclerosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, among others.
Nuevolution A/S has synthesized bromodomain-containing protein 4 (Brd4, HUNK1) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, hypoxia, fibrosis, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disorders and viral infections.
Trex Bio Inc. has announced its selection of a new development candidate, TRB-061, designed to selectively agonize TNF receptor 2 (TNFR2), a mechanism with potential across a broad range of autoimmune indications.
Instead of the two-step process that’s been the typical path for interchangeables in the U.S., Amgen Inc.’s Wezlana got a green light Oct. 31 from the FDA as both the first approved biosimilar and interchangeable to Johnson & Johnson’s inflammatory disease drug, Stelara (ustekinumab).
Peel Therapeutics believes evolutionary biology holds the key to developing new therapeutics for cancer and inflammation, a relatively unique approach in the world of biotech, but one that is bearing fruit: Its lead molecule is derived from camptothecin, a compound originating from the Chinese Happy Tree that is thought to have evolved as a plant defense mechanism, and it has progressed to a phase I dose escalation study in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Carboexpert Inc. has identified compounds acting as interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-8 (IL-8; CXCL8) and TNF-α production inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of allergy, sepsis and inflammation.
Triveni Bio Inc. has announced a $92 million series A financing that will support the advancement of its lead antibody program, TRIV-509, from preclinical development to a phase IIa clinical trial in atopic dermatitis and fuel a pipeline of novel antibodies with two additional development candidate nominations expected in 2024.
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