Alceptor Therapeutics discovers new α2B-adrenoceptor agonists

April 30, 2026

Alceptor Therapeutics Inc. has patented new pyrazol-5-amine α2B-adrenoceptor agonists reported to be useful for the treatment of pain and hypertension.

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New α2B-adrenoceptor agonists disclosed in Alceptor patent

Nov. 15, 2024

Alceptor Therapeutics Inc. has divulged α2B-adrenoceptor agonists reported to be useful for the treatment of pain and hypertension.

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ASGCT 2026: Circular RNA, the new beast in gene and cell therapy

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Circular RNA (circRNA) is not a new concept, but it is a novel strategy in the field of gene and cell therapy. While mRNA vaccines have revolutionized medicine,...

Advancing the 'best of both' – BMS, Hengrui enter $15.2B deal

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In a deal potentially worth up to $15.2 billion, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. is joining efforts with Bristol Myers Squibb Co. to advance 13 early...

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BioWorld Asia briefs for May 12, 2026

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ASGCT 2026: Uncovering the mechanisms of AAV toxicity

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Gene therapies rely on vectors to reach the target tissue where they act, such as adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) or lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), among other...