An ongoing concern for scientists is that there will be across-the-board funding cuts. This is already happening in mRNA research, where reductions affected coronavirus-related projects. During the pandemic, efforts focused on this pathogen, and once the health emergency was over, grants for antivirals were eliminated. However, these drugs could stem future outbreaks. Despite the cuts, recent research continues to demonstrate the potential of mRNA, not only for the development of antivirals, but also for obtaining more effective and longer-lasting vaccines. Read More
In its second deal with Novartis AG of the past 11 months, Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc. is getting $120 million up front to collaborate on developing molecular glue degraders to treat immune-mediated diseases. The agreement could swell to $5.7 billion for Monte Rosa. Read More
Rona Therapeutics Co. Ltd. has announced an IND filing with the Australian Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) for RN-3161 for obesity. RN-3161, a novel siRNA developed through Rona’s proprietary GAIA platform, targets INHBE to reduce fat while preserving lean mass. Read More
Cantoni Therapeutics BV has announced the closing of additional financing to advance its lead asset into IND-enabling studies for obesity and its comorbidities. The company is developing small-molecule inhibitors of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), a promising target for cardiometabolic diseases. Cantoni has also won a Novo Nordisk ValidatioNN grant supporting translational research work on the mode of action of NNMT inhibition. Read More
Scientists at Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology and JD Bioscience Inc. have disclosed 5-HT2A receptor antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, hyperlipidemia, obesity, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, hepatic steatosis, fibrosis and hypertension. Read More
Mutations in the isocitrate dehydrogenase enzymes IDH1 and IDH2 have been associated with oncogenic transformation in several malignancies, including gliomas, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), cholangiocarcinoma and chondrosarcomas. Despite the approval of several mIDH1 inhibitors, suboptimal blood-brain barrier penetration and the development of acquired resistance limit their use. Read More
Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. has identified pyridone derivatives acting as integrin α4β7 (LPAM-1) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Read More
Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Wuxi Apptec Co. Ltd. have divulged sphingosine 1-phosphate S1P3 receptor antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, liver diseases, neurodegeneration, and metabolic, endocrine, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. Read More
Auravax Therapeutics Inc. has received funding from the Gates Foundation to evaluate the efficacy of Nanosting-001 in validated swine models of influenza infection at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and The Pirbright Institute. Read More
China Resources Pharmaceutical Research Institute (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. has synthesized tricyclic heterocyclic compounds acting as protein arginine N-methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer. Read More
Tuojie Biotech (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. has described apelin receptor (APLNR) agonists reported to be useful for the treatment of neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders, obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases and diabetic nephropathy. Read More
FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) mutations, particularly internal tandem duplications and point mutations in the tyrosine kinase domain, are frequently observed in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and contribute to disease progression and poor prognosis. Read More
