In a deal that could top $2 billion, China-based Innocare Pharma Ltd. licensed the exclusive worldwide development and commercialization rights to the BTK inhibitor orelabrutinib to Zenas Biopharma Inc. for multiple sclerosis and other indications aside from oncology.
Northern Illinois University and Stream Neuroscience Inc. have patented benzothiazole derivatives acting as phosphodiesterase‑4 (PDE4) inhibitors and reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, cognitive, inflammatory and mood disorders.
The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been tied to ineffective immune control of Epstein-Barr virus-driven autoimmune responses. Patients with MS are deficient in protective adaptive natural killer cells (pNK cells) in contrast to healthy individuals. These pNK cells are positive for NKG2A, NKG2C and NKG2D and recognize and kill autoreactive B cells in a selective and efficient manner.
Taho Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced an NDA submission to the U.S. FDA for TAH-3311, developed as the world’s first oral dissolving film formulation of apixaban, marking a regulatory milestone for the Taipei-based biotech.
Lexeo Therapeutics Inc. feels like it’s in a faster lane to a BLA for its Friedreich ataxia cardiomyopathy gene therapy after talking with the U.S. FDA. The agency told Lexeo that LX-2006 could be on the accelerated approval path if there is a mingling of the company’s data and studies.
Muna Therapeutics ApS has patented new triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) agonists reported to be useful for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, type 2 diabetes and obesity, among others.
Chinese researchers have published preclinical data regarding the potential of never in mitosis A (NIMA)-related kinase 2 (NEK2) as a therapeutic target in multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) in which B cells play a key role.
The brain-computer interface (BCI) system being developed by Precision Neuroscience Corp. is capable of capturing high-resolution brain signals and stimulating areas without damaging the cortical surface, according to a study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.
Humanwell Pharmaceutical US Inc. has disclosed new potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily KQT member 2 (KCNQ2; Kv7.2) and Kv7.3 activators. They are described as potentially useful for the treatment of epilepsy, pain, depression, bipolar disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neurodegeneration.
Activation of cannabinoid receptors in the peripheral nervous system may help treat inflammatory and gastrointestinal disorders as well as pain, and several full agonists have been reported but they present safety concerns. Partial agonists, such as those that activate receptors to 20%-50% of full activity, may be safer, yet so far such agonists have emerged serendipitously.
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