The main feature of type 1 diabetes is the destruction of pancreatic β cells that produce insulin. Immunotherapy directed at inhibiting immune interactions between cytokines and islet cells and preserving its functioning is key to reverse the progression of the disease.
IBI-3030 from Innovent Biologics Inc. is a novel antibody-peptide conjugate targeting PCSK9 that shows agonism for GLP-1R, GCGR and GIPR, aimed to confer therapeutic benefit against cardiovascular disease.
An experimental drug for treating diabetes and obesity has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and increase fat burning. It is a β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR) agonist that mimics the effects of physical exercise by activating skeletal muscle metabolism. Unlike GLP-1-based treatments such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, this new compound, developed by researchers at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm University, and the biotech company Atrogi AB, does not suppress appetite or cause muscle loss.
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists have been detailed in a Fortvita Biologics Inc. patent. They are reported to be useful for the treatment of arthritis, coronary heart diseases, dementia, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity and substance abuse and dependence.
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3Ks) are a family of enzymes that catalyze the phosphorylation of phosphatidylinositol at the D-3 position of the inositol ring, serving critical functions in cellular signaling pathways. Among them, the isoform PI3K class II γ (PI3KC2γ), which is predominantly expressed in the liver, regulates hepatic glycogen synthesis and thus plays a critical role in glucose homeostasis.
Mira Pharmaceuticals Inc. has reported new in vitro preclinical data supporting the therapeutic potential of SKNY-1, a next-generation oral drug candidate being developed by Skny Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Amylin is an attractive target in the management of obesity, since it is a peptide hormone co-secreted with insulin in response to food intake, and suppresses appetite and delays gastric emptying. At the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Structure Therapeutics Inc. presented data regarding the dual amylin receptor and calcitonin receptor agonist ACCG-2671 for obesity treatment.
In multiple sclerosis (MS), an alteration of neuronal metabolism caused by dysfunction of its proteasome, the cellular machinery responsible for recycling proteins, contributes to neurodegeneration in this inflammatory disease. This finding could be explored for the development of drugs that protect neurons from damage in MS and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Supercede Therapeutics Inc. has released preclinical efficacy data on its small-molecule inhibitor of the Activin receptor type II (ACTRII) to treat obesity.
Researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona and Oregon Health & Science University have developed a novel gene silencing technique using polypurine reverse Hoogsteen hairpins (PPRH) to target and inhibit the expression of PCSK9.
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