Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) and their collaborators have cast new light on the mechanisms by which hepatic stellate cells control liver metabolism and regeneration. The work builds on the concept of angiocrine signaling, established 15 years ago. Read More
Researchers from Senju Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. presented results from preclinical studies that assessed the hyperthermic effects of SJP-0132, a selective antagonist of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), which is currently awaiting approval in Japan as an ophthalmic treatment to alleviate the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Read More
Prime Medicine Inc. has announced its new preclinical program for the treatment of α1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). The program is advancing through its final stages of lead optimization, with an IND and/or clinical trial application (CTA) filing anticipated around the middle of next year. Read More
Hoth Therapeutics Inc. has released preclinical findings demonstrating the efficacy of HT-KIT, a novel targeted therapy for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Read More
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory condition and a known risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases. In animal models of atherosclerosis, macrophage pyroptosis is linked to the development and instability of atherosclerotic plaques, where gasdermin-D (GSDMD) plays a crucial role. Read More
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition in which muscle mass and strength decrease, leading to reduced overall physical performance. As fast-twitch muscle fibers are more impacted by age-related decline, strategies aimed at enhancing the regeneration and functionality of these fibers are essential to prevent the progression of sarcopenia. Read More
Kinoteck Therapeutics Co. Ltd. has disclosed Werner syndrome ATP-dependent helicase (WRN; RECQ3; RECQL2) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer. Read More
Smsbiotech Inc. has gained clearance in Australia to begin a phase I trial of its small mobile stem (SMS) cell therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Shenzhen Zhongge Biotechnology Co. Ltd. has synthesized serine/threonine-protein kinase ULK1 inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, lymphangioleiomyomatosis and tuberous sclerosis. Read More
Nephronophthisis (NPH) is a recessive cystic kidney disease responsible for 10% to 20% of pediatric end-stage renal disease cases. NPHP1 (nephrocystin 1) is the most frequently implicated among over 20 known causative genes. However, the pathogenesis of NPH remains unclear, and no effective therapies are available. Read More
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and affiliated organizations have published their findings from studies that aimed to investigate the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and identify novel regulators of the disease. Read More
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPGs) are aggressive pediatric brain tumors found in the pontine region of the brainstem. Due to their high intratumoral genetic and cellular heterogeneity and highly invasive phenotype, no curative strategies are currently available. Therefore, understanding how glioma cells interact with the tumor microenvironment (TME) to promote pathogenesis is crucial to developing novel therapeutic approaches. Read More
Shanghai Allist Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. has described phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase α (PI3Kα, H1047R mutant) allosteric inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer. Read More
Additional early-stage research and drug discovery news in brief, from: Bio-Path, Cidara Therapeutics, Nurexone Biologic, Radiopharm Theranostics, Vascarta. Read More
