A new gene editing method uses the CRISPR technique to modify the cells of an organ in vivo, creating a mosaic used to identify the effects of each altered gene. Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zürich developed this technology called AAV-Perturb-seq, based on adeno-associated virus (AAV) to target, edit and analyze single-cell genetic perturbations. Read More
Researchers from Umm Al-Qura University and affiliated organizations have published details on the discovery and preclinical evaluation of anticancer candidates acting both as COX-2 inhibitors and tubulin-targeting agents. Read More
Gro Biosciences Inc. has presented successful proof-of-concept results in two preclinical programs for autoimmune disease and immunogenicity. The company’s genomically recoded organism (GRO) platform enables precise placement of non-standard amino acids (NSAAs) within a protein. Read More
Among all human papillomavirus (HPV) types described so far, the two most abundant – HPV16 and HPV18 – are responsible for 71% of all cervical cancers. The vaccines currently used are effective in preventing viral infection, but have no effect on already infected or maligned cells. Read More
Immuther Pharmtech (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. has patented lysophosphatidic acid LPA5 receptor (GPR92) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of neuropathic pain, cancer, neurological disorders, atherosclerosis, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, fibrosis and obesity, among others. Read More
Researchers from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and Jadavpur University have reported novel HDAC3 inhibitors as potential candidates for the treatment of breast cancer. Synthesis and optimization of a series of pyrazino-hydrazide-based HDAC3 inhibitors led to the characterization of compound [I] as the lead candidate with potent HDAC3 inhibitory activity (IC50=14 nM) and at least 121-fold selectivity. Read More
Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. and Sichuan Huiyu Seacross Pharma Technology Ltd. have jointly described new phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) and/or GTPase KRAS (G12C mutant) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Read More
Pathios Therapeutics Ltd. has been awarded a £567,000 (~US$727,000) grant from the U.K. Government’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, that will enable the company to expand its development of novel small-molecule GPR65 inhibitors into the area of malignant brain tumors. Read More
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and collaborators have synthesized and evaluated a novel series of antiproliferative benzofuran derivatives that led to the identification of [I] as the most potent candidate. Read More
Medshine Discovery Inc. has synthesized nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds acting as tyrosine-protein kinase JAK3
and Tec inhibitors. Read More
Kriya Therapeutics Inc. has entered into an exclusive license, collaboration and supply agreement with Everads Therapy Ltd. to advance Kriya’s portfolio of gene therapies for retinal diseases using Everads’ suprachoroidal delivery device. Read More
Twist Bioscience Corp. and Imidomics Inc. have established a multi-program collaboration whereby Twist will utilize its antigen development capabilities and Library of Libraries to conduct antibody discovery activities against targets identified by Imidomics. Read More
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. have identified 3-alkynyl carboxamides acting as legumain (asparaginyl endopeptidase; LGMN) inhibitors. Read More
Deep Genomics Inc. has introduced its artificial intelligence (AI) foundation model for RNA, BigRNA, which enables discovery of disease mechanisms and candidate therapeutics. Read More
Several Insilico Medicine Inc. patents describe diacylglycerol kinase α (DGK-α, DGKA) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer and viral infection. Read More
