Adrenomedullin, a hormone first identified in an adrenal medullary tumor, disrupts the effect of insulin on the endothelium of blood vessels, leading to insulin resistance linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes. The clue to this discovery lies in a molecular pathway that could be blocked to restore insulin function. Read More
Secondary lymphedema occurs when, after surgery or radiotherapy, the lymphatic system cannot drain interstitial fluid effectively, leading to inflammation and fluid accumulation in the limbs. Previous research has shown that insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) contributes to the promotion of lymphatic remodeling through IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) signaling. Read More
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and collaborators identified HMGA1 as a key epigenetic regulator that enhances Wnt signaling in colon cancer. Read More
Bind Research has launched as a not-for-profit focused research organization (FRO) with the aim of transforming disordered proteins into viable drug targets. The organization has secured financing from the U.K. Government’s Research Venture Catalyst program, with matched support from industry, philanthropic and charitable donors. Read More
Voyager Therapeutics Inc. has announced its decision to assess alternate payloads related to its gene therapy program for superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Emerging preclinical data indicate the siRNA payload component of VY-9323 does not meet its standards due to what appears to be an off-target effect resulting in a narrowed therapeutic window. Read More
With the first company in the world announcing more than $1 billion in annual revenue from pulsed field ablation on Feb. 5, Clarivate plc and BioWorld MedTech’s latest report provides well-timed insight into the stunning growth and bright future of this new medical technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Read More
Researchers from Tango Therapeutics Inc. have unveiled DNA ligase 1 (LIG1) as a potential new therapeutic target for synthetic lethality in BRCA1-mutant cancers after CRISPR/Cas9 screening. Read More
Researchers in from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital have presented data from a study that investigated the role of immunoglobulin superfamily member 6 (IGSF6) microglia during ischemic stroke. Read More
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC) is among the most lethal gynecologic malignancies, with up to 90% of patients eventually becoming resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy. The limited availability of effective targeted therapies for platinum-resistant HGSC presents a significant clinical challenge. Read More
Work at the University of Florida has led to the identification of nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group D member 1 (Rev-erbA-α) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, sarcopenia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Read More
Bristol Myers Squibb Co. has patented new protein-arginine deiminase type-4 (PADI4; PAD4) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, among others. Read More
Bioversys AG has announced that its BV500 NTM program has reached its second milestone with the identification of up to five optimized lead compounds, under the CF AMR Syndicate collaborative discovery program agreement. Read More
Genescience Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. has prepared and tested new fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) and/or FGFR3 inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, osteochondrodysplasia and achondroplasia. Read More
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have demonstrated their effectiveness in a variety of solid tumors such as breast, lung, ovarian or bladder cancer and in hematological cancers too. However, in some cancer types, like pancreatic cancer, treatment with ADCs needs enhancement through more appropriate targets and payloads. Read More
TB Alliance has disclosed new ATP-dependent Clp protease ClpP1P2 complex (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of tuberculosis. Read More
