Sudo Biosciences Ltd. has divulged non-receptor tyrosine-protein kinase TYK2 inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of scleroderma, radiographic ankylosing spondylitis, type 1 diabetes, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus, among others.
Suven Life Sciences Ltd. has identified 5-HT1A receptor agonists and 5-HT2A receptor antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of depression, insomnia, schizophrenia, bipolar and cognitive disorders.
Zhejiang Wenda Pharma Technology Ltd. has synthesized poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1; ARTD1) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of autoimmune disease, cancer and inflammatory disorders.
Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co. Ltd. has disclosed microtubule destabilizers (tubulin polymerization inhibitors) reported to be useful for the treatment of anemia, asthma, atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, among others.
Southeast University scientists have reported work leading to the identification of multitargeting histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors as potential anticancer agents.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital recently detailed the discovery of [11C]SY-08, a new PET radiotracer that detects aggregated α-synuclein (α-Syn) fibrils in individuals with neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has obtained IND clearance from the FDA for VX-407, an investigational first-in-class small-molecule corrector that targets the underlying cause of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in patients with a subset of PKD1 genetic variants.
Cancer Focus Fund LP, an investment fund established in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is investing $4.5 million to support a first-in-human trial of Eisbach Bio GmbH’s lead candidate, EIS-12656.
Valirx plc has signed an evaluation agreement with Imperial College London enabling Valirx to evaluate research relating to novel therapeutic candidates for cancer treatment.
Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) signaling regulates gene expression in immune and skin cells and plays a critical role in maintaining skin homeostasis.