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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Researchers discover how glioblastoma tumors dodge chemotherapy

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Researchers at the University of Sydney have uncovered a mechanism that may explain why glioblastoma returns after treatment, and the world-first discovery offers...

Shionogi nabs revenue-generating ALS drugs with $2.5B Tanabe pact

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Shionogi & Co. Ltd. will acquire global rights to U.S. FDA approved amyotrophic lateral sclerosis therapy edaravone through a $2.5 billion acquisition deal with...

Big pharma taps fast Asia innovation in search of next Keytruda

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Speed and innovation from Asia Pacific’s (APAC) biotechnology sector had big pharma scouring the region for the next oncology heir to Keytruda (pembrolizumab),...