Kinesin-like protein KIFC1 plays a role in the clustering of centrosomes in cancer cells and is being investigated in some types of cancer, concretely in melanoma.
Apogee Therapeutics Inc. has selected a development candidate for its APG-990 program, a subcutaneous half-life extended monoclonal antibody targeting OX40L, initially being developed for atopic dermatitis.
Vyne Therapeutics Inc. has received IND clearance from the FDA allowing it to initiate a first-in-human phase Ia study of VYN-202, an oral small-molecule BD2-selective BET inhibitor for autoimmune diseases.
Scientists from the Centre for Genomic Regulation and collaborators have developed a new approach to limiting the amount of collagen produced by hyperactive fibroblasts, which could lead to effective treatments for fibrotic diseases and scarring.
Eli Lilly & Co. has synthesized glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonists reported to be useful for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals Inc. has developed a topical anticancer treatment for patients with or at high risk of developing multiple actinic keratoses.