French researchers patent cathepsin D inhibitors

Feb. 23, 2026

Apmonia Therapeutics SAS, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne have disclosed LRP1-derived polypeptides acting as cathepsin D (CTSD) inhibitors.

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Small-molecule TREM2 agonist advances to treat Alzheimer’s

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Amlogenyx’s AM-805 reduces amyloid plaques in AD

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Atai Therapeutics patents new 5-HT2 receptor agonists

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Atai Therapeutics Inc. has identified new 5-HT2 receptor agonists potentially useful for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.