Histone acetyltransferase p300 (EP300) inhibitors have been reported in a Kronos Bio Inc. patent and are described as potentially useful for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory disorders.
Work at Scorpion Therapeutics Inc. has led to the identification of cellular tumor antigen p53 (TP53) (Y220C mutant) activators reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
A study has demonstrated the potential of a novel ligand-based CAR T-cell therapy for targeting CD7-positive T-cell malignancies, including T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphomas. The receptor CD7 is a prominent target antigen, being expressed in around 95% of T-ALL, 50% of peripheral T-cell lymphomas and 10% of acute myeloid leukemias.
Some deubiquitinating enzymes may help protect against cancer, but others appear to promote it. Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University have discovered that the deubiquitinator PSMD14 helps drive bladder cancer, and they have defined at least one signaling pathway through which it works, opening up possibilities for development of new treatments.
Radiopharmaceuticals can offer a targeted approach for cancers that have limited therapeutical options. Abdera Therapeutics Inc. recently presented results of their novel 5T4-targeted radiopharmaceutical.
Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), when overactive or overexpressed, may lead to tumor growth and spread, and is thus a robust target for therapy.
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin, Princeton University and collaborators have discovered that blocking the uptake of lipids by immune cells within the ascites microenvironment could reshape treatment for advanced ovarian cancer.
Work at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation has led to the identification of new 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/delta 5-->4-isomerase type 1 (3β-HSD1, HSD3B1) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
A Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC patent details new GTPase KRAS and its G12C, G12D, G12V and/or G13D mutant inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.