In both acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and synovial sarcoma (SS), targeting BRD9 disrupts oncogenic transcriptional programs, including MYC, leading to reduced proliferation and induction of apoptosis. Researchers from Pamplona Therapeutics (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. reported the discovery and preclinical efficacy profile of XYD-270, a BRD9-targeting PROTAC, in models of SS and AML.
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the design and preclinical characterization of YCH-3971, a selective PARP1 inhibitor developed for the treatment of BRCA-mutated tumors.
Researchers from GSK plc and collaborators described the identification of MMV-1581361, a PfATP4 inhibitor, and its efficacy in models of malaria. The compound originates from MMV-020136, following structure-activity relationship studies to optimize antimalarial activity.