Immunoglobulin superfamily 11 (IgSF11) overexpression has been observed in several cancer types, including gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancers and gliomas, and linked to aggressive clinicopathological features. Therefore, IgSF11 has been proposed as a novel immune checkpoint ligand and a candidate for cancer immunotherapy. However, the potential role and clinical significance of IgSF11 in human breast cancer remain unexplored.

Neuronos Ltd., a subsidiary of Beyond Air Inc., has announced the granting of orphan drug designation by the FDA to BA-101 for the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM). The company is advancing development of BA-101 toward first-in-human studies.

IMU Biosciences Ltd. is working to transform society’s understanding of the immune system. The company’s platform maps the immune system at molecular, cellular and system levels, to unlock new insights into immune-related health and diseases, paving the way for clinical applications that could improve patient outcomes.

Methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase 2 (MTHFD2), an enzyme involved in one-carbon metabolism, is significantly overexpressed in cancer cells but shows limited expression in normal tissues, making it a promising target for cancer therapy.

Lila Biologics Inc. has entered into a global licensing and multitarget research collaboration with Eli Lilly & Co. focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel radioligand therapies for imaging and treatment of solid tumors.