Therapex Co. Ltd. has identified pyrimidine derivatives acting as EGFR (HER1; erbB1) mutant inhibitors described as potentially useful for the treatment of cancer.
Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd. has patented aminomethylcyclohexane derivatives acting as muscarinic M4 receptor antagonists. As such, they are described as potentially useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular disorders, brain injury, movement and psychiatric disorders.
Researchers from Sutro Biopharma Inc. presented data on dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) engineered to overcome drug resistance, demonstrating enhanced cytotoxicity and potential efficacy in resistant cancer models.
Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase kinase 1 (HPK1) is a serine/threonine protein kinase that is expressed in the hematopoietic compartment, exerting regulatory functions in myeloid and innate immune cells. It has been associated with decreased T-cell activation and proliferation.
Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) target conserved HIV envelope regions to neutralize diverse strains, eliminate infected cells and reduce viral reservoirs, complementing antiretroviral therapy and supporting prevention and functional cure strategies.
Autoantibodies and B cells are drivers of progressive autoimmune diseases, but targeting B cells or plasma cells alone is not sufficient to address them. Earendil Labs has presented data on HXN-1031, a novel T-cell engager targeting both CD19 and B-cell maturation protein (BCMA).
Alaunos Therapeutics Inc. has announced early data from two non-GLP diet-induced obesity (DIO) mouse studies evaluating ALN-1003, the company’s lead small-molecule drug candidate for treating obesity and related conditions, such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).