Molecure SA has confirmed the in vitro activity of a molecule binding to a new mRNA target within its mRNA discovery platform. This represents the discovery of another class of molecules binding to a second mRNA biological target, which has been confirmed in in vitro assays.
Molecure SA has disclosed ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase 7 (USP7; HAUSP) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, infections, neurodegeneration, gastrointestinal, metabolic, immunological and cardiovascular disorders, as well as sexual function, breast and reproduction disorders, among others.
Molecure SA has received clearance from the Polish Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products to conduct the first clinical trial of OATD-02.
Arginases play key roles in metabolic pathways. Arginase 1 (ARG1) is expressed by myeloid cells in the tumor microenvironment and suppresses the functioning of T and NK cells.
Molecure SA presented data on the discovery of the clinical candidate OATD-02, a first-in-class, highly potent dual arginase-1/2 (ARG1/2) inhibitor with excellent activity against intracellular ARG2, thereby holding promise as an immunotherapeutic for cancer.