Sionna Therapeutics Inc. has received FDA clearance of its IND application for SION-638, a small molecule designed to target the first nucleotide-binding domain (NBD1) of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. A phase I study is now dosing healthy volunteers.
The U.S. FDA posted an update to the ongoing recall of respirators and positive airway pressure devices by Philips Respironics Inc., a subsidiary of Amsterdam-based Royal Phillips NV, which are associated with more than 21,000 medical device reports (MDRs) between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2022. However, these MDRs are also associated with 91 patient deaths, which while they cannot be attributed directly to these devices, are nonetheless a stain on the reputation of the company’s products going forward.
Hyloris Pharmaceuticals SA has announced the development of HY-083, a new proprietary intranasal formulation of a TRPV1 agonist to treat idiopathic rhinitis. Hyloris' treatment approach is to activate and depolarize TRPV1 receptors leading to restoration of a normal function of the nasal mucosa.
Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. and Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd. have synthesized isoquinolone compounds acting as phosphodiesterase PDE3A and/or PDE4 inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sepsis, nephritis, diabetes, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and rheumatic diseases.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG has divulged imidazo[4,5-d]pyridazinonyl derivatives acting as transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 (TRPA1) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of cough, fibrosis, respiratory tract inflammation and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co. Ltd. has synthesized dihydropyrimidoisoquinolinone derivatives acting as G protein-coupled receptor 84 (GPR84) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, pulmonary fibrosis, vasculitis, infections, metabolic and endocrine disorders, among others.
Angion Biomedica Corp. has synthesized prodrugs of terevalefim acting as hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) mimetics and reported to be useful for the treatment of renal ischemia-reperfusion and lung injury.
Saniona AB has completed preclinical development with SAN-903 and is ready to start the regulatory process for entering phase I trials either alone or together with a partner. SAN-903 is a novel, potential first-in-class medicine based on inhibition of the calcium-activated potassium ion channel KCa3.1.
With its acquisition of Subintro Ltd., Rigimmune Inc. put a building block in place to further its development of stem-loop RNA therapeutics that selectively activate the innate immune sensor RIG-I. Subintro specializes in development and delivery of antiviral therapeutics for respiratory diseases caused by RNA viruses, including influenza, rhinovirus and SARS-CoV-2. Subintro’s technology allows the company to consider topical and nasal delivery.
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