Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare genetic disease caused by loss of functional lympho-epithelial Kazal-type-related inhibitor (LEKTI, SPINK5). It was hypothesized that small-molecule inhibitors of KLK5 could replace deficient LEKTI in NS.
The maintenance of mitochondrial homeostasis plays a crucial role in tumor cell survival and growth. Mitochondrial integrity is regulated by proteins in the mitochondrial inner membrane, such as prohibitin (PHB). PHB has been found overexpressed in several cancer types and contributes to tumorigenesis.
Tetra Pharm Technologies ApS and Kvanctify ApS have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the identification and development of novel drug candidates targeting the endocannabinoid system.
Chinese investigators have reported that high levels of triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) expression, which are immunosuppressive in multiple solid tumors, were protective in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The findings were published May 23, 2024, in Cancer Cell.
Aligos Therapeutics Inc. and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven ) have jointly developed new 3C-like proteinase (3CLpro; Mpro; nsp5) (SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19 virus) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19), rhinovirus and norovirus infections.
Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonists have been reported in an Eli Lilly & Co. patent and described as potentially useful for the treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, graft-vs.-host disease and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Roivant Discovery Inc. has disclosed PROTACs (proteolysis targeting chimeras) comprising an E3 ubiquitin ligase binding moiety covalently linked to an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase Mdm2 (Hdm2)-targeting moiety through a linker.
Enliven Therapeutics Inc. has identified naphthyridine compounds acting as Raf kinase inhibitors and reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
Scinnohub Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has patented new 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, fibrosis, ulcerative colitis and more.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a multifactorial disease, the pathogenesis of which involves environmental exposure and genetic predisposition.
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