Japanese researchers have transplanted human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in a primate model of myocardial infarction and were able to restore heart muscle and function in monkeys. Developed by Tokyo-based Heartseed Inc., the grafted iPSCs consist of clusters of purified heart muscle cells (cardiomyocyte spheroids) that are injected into the myocardial layer of the heart. Published in Circulation on April 26, 2024, the study showed that the cardiomyocyte spheroids survived long term and showed improved contractile function with low occurrence of post-transplant arrhythmias. Read More
Novel HIV-1 vaccine strategies should elicit potent and broad immunity against the viral envelope (Env) glycoprotein. Particle presentation of Env has shown promise in animal studies, but has several problems that limit their clinical application. Read More
There is still a need for developing more potent and broadly neutralizing vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 with improved durability. At the recent ESCMID meeting, Astrazeneca plc presented a new mRNA vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that encodes for self-assembling virus-like particle (VLP) antigens. Read More
The TEAD family of transcription factors are regulated by the Hippo tumor suppressor pathway and they act by binding the co-activators YAP and TAZ that drive the transcription of genes involved in cell survival, proliferation, migration, differentiation and resistance. Read More
Latus Bio Inc. has launched with a focus on developing novel gene therapy candidates for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. An initial close of $54 million in series A financing will support the company. Read More
Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is the leading tick-borne infection. Between 10% and 35% of patients show post-antibiotic treatment Lyme disease syndrome, with symptoms including fatigue, cognitive issues, memory loss, neuropathy, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, sleep issues, depression and others. Read More
Context Therapeutics Inc. has received FDA clearance of its IND application for CTIM-76, a Claudin 6 (CLDN6) x CD3 T-cell engaging bispecific antibody. Read More
Kurome Therapeutics Inc. along with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have patented interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase (IRAK) and/or FLT3 (FLK2/STK1) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. Read More
Jeil Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has identified son of sevenless homolog 1 (SOS1)/GTPase KRAS (G12C mutant) interaction inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer. Read More
RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) have emerged as interesting targets for cancer therapy. There is growing evidence that RBPs are dysregulated in cancer, usually with abnormal expression and/or with the presence of mutations. Read More
Pfizer Inc. has divulged 17-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 13 (HSD17B13; 17- β-HSD 13) inhibitors and/or degraders reported to be useful for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, biliary cirrhosis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C viral infections, alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, among others. Read More
Ryvu Therapeutics SA has disclosed protein arginine N-methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer. Read More
Researchers from Egle Therapeutics SAS presented the discovery of a novel immunocytokine, EGL-001, designed to selectively target tumor-infiltrating regulatory T cells (Tregs). Read More
Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital has described oligopeptides isolated from turtle gum reported to be useful for the treatment of bone disorders. Read More
