Aussie researchers have used CRISPR gene editing tools to “armor” chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells to activate additional cancer-fighting proteins at the tumor site, enabling them to target cancer cells in solid tumors. Read More
Antibiotics specialist Bioversys AG has sealed a potential CHF529 million (US$667.5 million) deal with Shionogi Co. Ltd., in which they will work together on novel ansamycins for treating multidrug-resistant lung infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Read More
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG has selected a third oncology drug candidate to advance into IND-enabling studies under its ongoing collaboration with Oxford Biotherapeutics Ltd. Read More
Researchers from Grey Wolf Therapeutics Ltd. presented the preclinical characterization of GRWD-0715, a selective ERAP1 inhibitor developed as a disease-modifying therapeutic approach aimed at preventing CD8+ T-cell activation and the subsequent tissue inflammation and damage associated with autoimmune conditions. Read More
Researchers at Ehime University, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine and Shizuoka University have disclosed compounds reported to be useful for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Read More
Researchers from the University of Oslo and Oncoinvent ASA present a new PTK7-targeted α therapy using a lead-212 (212Pb)-labeled antibody, potentially offering a novel approach for treating PTK7-expressing malignancies, and its assessment in a preclinical study. Read More
Chinese researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a novel carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX)-targeting radiotracer, [68Ga]NXK-44, for the imaging of hypoxic tumors and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Read More
Merck KGaA has synthesized transcriptional coactivator YAP1/transcriptional enhancer factor (TEAD) and/or TAZ/TEAD interaction inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer. Read More
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonism is a validated approach for treating obesity. ECC-4703 is a small molecule and liver-targeting compound developed by Eccogene Co. Ltd. It is an agonist of thyroid hormone receptor β (THR-β) and its metabolic impact on preclinical models of obesity in combination with semaglutide was investigated. Read More
A newly developed oncolytic virus, SKV-012, has demonstrated promising results in preclinical studies and a phase I clinical trial for the treatment of advanced solid tumors. Read More
Researchers at Servizo Galego de Saude and Universidade de Santiago de Compostela have described senolytic compounds reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, metabolic diseases, and neurological, dermatological, cardiovascular, eye, renal and inflammatory disorders. Read More
