Changchun Genescience Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. has prepared and tested new steroid compounds acting as estradiol 17-β-dehydrogenase 1 (HSD17B1; 17β-HSD1) inhibitors that are potentially useful for the treatment of endometriosis.
Insilico Medicine Cayman Topco has established a strategic research collaboration with Aska Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. to identify novel therapeutic targets for challenging gynecological conditions, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
Endomet Biosciences Inc. (dba Endocyclic Therapeutics) has obtained IND clearance from the FDA for its lead program, ENDO-205, a first-in-class, nonhormonal targeted peptide therapeutic for endometriosis.