RTI International has identified squaramide derivatives acting as cannabinoid CB1 receptor allosteric modulators reported to be useful for the treatment of obesity and substance abuse and dependence.
Domain Therapeutics SA has disclosed proteinase-activated receptor 2 (PAR2; F2RL1) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of allergy, autoimmune and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular disorders, dermatological disorders, inflammatory disorders, pain and cancer.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota are seeking patent protection and possible collaborators for their development of three-dimensional (3D) printed skin-wearable photodetector devices.
Kinoteck Therapeutics Co. Ltd. have prepared and tested new ribosomal protein S6 kinase alpha-3 (RSK-2; MAPKAPK-1b) inhibitors potentially useful for the treatment of cancer.
Biocells (Beijing) Biotech Co. Ltd. has patented isoquinolinone derivatives acting aquaporin-4 (AQP4) inhibitors and thus reported to be useful for the treatment of hypervolemia (fluid overload) and cerebral ischemia.
Work at Zhuhai Yufan Biotechnologies Co. Ltd. has led to the development of proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) comprising an E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety coupled to eukaryotic peptide chain release factor GTP-binding subunit ERF3A (GSPT1)-targeting moiety.
Janssen R&D (Ireland) has identified compounds acting as viral fusion inhibitors and reported to be useful for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.
Natera Inc., said it has won a preliminary injunction against Neogenomics Inc., which halts any distribution of the latter’s RaDaR (Residual Disease and Recurrence) assay for detection of residual cancer DNA. The matter is anything but closed, and Neogenomics stated that it will appeal the decision, suggesting that this dispute will roll into and play out through much of 2024.