Drug Target Review

APRIL 7, 2025

Advancements in screening technologies for small-molecule drug discovery including cellular assays, computational screening, and biophysics-based methods enhanced by structural biology breakthroughs have improved screening hit rates and facilitated the identification of drug candidates for previously undruggable targets. 2022.02.002.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

. Structure-based design approach has identified potent compounds for further development as oral treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection and related human coronaviruses. The program was initiated in April 2020. Zhang, et al, Science (2020) DOI: 10.1126/science.abb3405. TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, England , Nov.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Biohaven acquires exclusive global rights to a portfolio of novel, small-molecule CGRP antagonists. In addition, we have advanced zavegepant, our intra-nasal CGRP receptor antagonist, successfully through its first pivotal trial, also for the acute treatment of migraine. TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, England , Dec.

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DECEMBER 20, 2020

21, 2020 11:00 UTC. Clark Cheng, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Director of Aptorum Group, commented: “Further to our previous update in September 2020, we are pleased to announce this CTA submission which represents a major development milestone for our ALS-4 antimicrobial program. About ALS-4.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

As part of Aptorum Group’s Acticule infectious disease platform, ALS-4 is a novel orally administered first-in-class small molecule that was developed based on an anti-virulence approach targeting Staphylococcus aureus including MRSA. About ALS-4.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

12, 2020 14:00 UTC. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for SLV213 for the treatment of COVID-19 and has dosed the first subjects in a Phase 1 clinical study. Preclinical data show SLV213 is a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 infection. About SLV213.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has decided to give up on its experimental VX-814, a small molecule drug for the rare genetic disease Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), canning the drug’s development after seeing lackluster results from an early phase 2 trial.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 27, 2020

27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. The offering is expected to close on or about October 30, 2020 , subject to customary closing conditions. Adagrasib is an investigational small molecule and selective KRAS G12C inhibitor in clinical development as a monotherapy and in combinations. SAN DIEGO , Oct.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Presentations to highlight the OBI-833 Phase 1 clinical study results in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the dose escalation cohort. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — OBI Pharma, Inc. Session Date and Time: Friday, November 20, 2020. Session Date and Time: Friday, November 20, 2020. TAIPEI, Taiwan , Nov.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

5, 2020 11:00 UTC. NASDAQ: CNCE) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2020. Our team has diligently and effectively executed on our plan, and I’m pleased that we have achieved our stated 2020 pipeline milestones. CTP-543: An Investigational Treatment for Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata.

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ” Panel: Direct Antivirals and Other Agents Against SARS-CoV2 Virus Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Time: 10:30AM- 11:50AM ET. discovers and develops anti-infectives to be used as add-on treatments to standard-of-care antibiotics. SAN JOSE, Calif. ,

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

November 25, 2020 — Under FDA law, approval of a new drug requires substantial evidence of effectiveness and a demonstration of safety for the drug’s intended use(s). The approval of remdesivir ( Veklury ) for the treatment of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 met this legal and scientific standard. Posted: November 2020.

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JUNE 7, 2022

AL01811 is a preclinical selective GBA2 inhibitor with first-in-class potential as an oral disease modifying treatment for Parkinson’s Disease Alectos to receive a $15 million upfront payment and is eligible to receive potential future development and commercial milestone payments. Biogen Inc. President and CEO at Alectos Therapeutics.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2020

30, 2020 07:00 UTC. Headquarters: Cambridge, UK, “Wren”) today announced that the companies have entered into an exclusive research collaboration agreement aiming to advance the discovery of novel small molecules that target ? synuclein for the treatment of debilitating protein misfolding disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.”.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. AbbVie hosted an Immunology Strategic Update event on December 14, 2020 for members of the investment community. NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Gonzalez , chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JULY 11, 2023

To set the stage for this case, we need to go back to March 2020 , when a new definition of “biological product” threw the world of protein products into a tizzy. And, like it has before , the District Court of D.C. recently grappled with this very question in Ipsen v.

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Drug Target Review

JUNE 12, 2023

With 13 preclinical candidates and three AI-designed drugs currently undergoing clinical trials, Insilico is spearheading a revolution in cancer treatment and beyond. Can you provide a summary of the key findings and implications of the preclinical studies on ISM6331 for the treatment of advanced solid tumours?

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JANUARY 10, 2021

SH ) submitted its pivotal phase III clinical trial application (IND) of national class I innovative drug Chiauranib to NMPA, for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) as a single agent for the patients after 2nd-line systemic chemotherapy and recurrence afterwards. (Chipscreen Biosciences, Stock Symbol: 688321.SH

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 23, 2020

LYT-100 is an anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory oral small molecule that has been designed to overcome the tolerability challenges associated with pirfenidone, an anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic drug currently on the market. The trial is ongoing in the U.S. and Europe, and PureTech Head of Innovation, Dr. Michael C.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 15, 2020

FDA Approves Klisyri (tirbanibulin) for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Scalp. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athenex, Inc., 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Athenex, Inc., What makes this new therapy particularly exciting is the 5-day course of treatment and its good tolerability. BUFFALO, N.Y.,

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

22, 2020 02:59 UTC. Nasdaq: APTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of brain and nervous system disorders, today announced the pricing of its public offering of 14,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $3.00 EVANSTON, Ill.–( About Aptinyx.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Dr. Recknor’s trial enrolled their first patient on December 3, 2020. Silmitasertib is a first-in-class small molecule drug that targets CK2 and acts as a CK2-inhibitor. FDA for the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma. FDA on August 27, 2020 , to Dr. Rayyan at BUMCP to treat a patient with severe COVID-19.

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MAY 31, 2022

The primary endpoint of LUMA is Time to Confirmed Worsening in Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) parts II and III combined score over the treatment period. BIIB122 is an investigational small molecule inhibitor of LRRK2 that was discovered and developed by Denali.

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The Pharma Data

MAY 6, 2021

This donation of the vaccine is another tool in our toolbox of measures to help make the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 safe and secure for all participants and to show solidarity with our gracious Japanese hosts,” said IOC President Thomas Bach. “We This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: [link].

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

16, 2020 14:00 UTC. Validated technology platform translates novel molecules from plants into first-in-class medicines. By learning patterns of such bioactivity in molecules from thousands of plants, Enveda’s platform also identifies chemical modifications to create patentable drug candidates.

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Drug Target Review

MAY 23, 2023

Therapies developed in recent decades have transformed the treatment of IBD, making hospitalisation and surgery less common. However, many patients respond poorly to corticosteroid treatment, or their immune system responds unfavourably to biological therapies, such as the development of autoimmune diseases.

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DECEMBER 13, 2020

13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. Senhwa was invited to present positive topline results from their global phase II trial, evaluating the combination of Silmitasertib plus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin compared to Gemcitabine/Cisplatin alone in the frontline treatment of patients with Cholangiocarcinoma.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VBL Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VBLT), today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) has granted Patent # 3328401 , which covers VBL’s proprietary investigational anti-MOSPD2 monoclonal antibodies to treat oncology conditions. TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. About VBL Vascular Biogenics Ltd.,

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JANUARY 24, 2021

Dr. Vickers takes the helm of Faze shortly after the company launched in December 2020 with an $81 million Series A financing. Preclinical and clinical programs at Northern Biologics were acquired by big pharma companies in 2020. In addition to his role as CEO, Dr. Vickers will also join Faze’s board of directors. “We

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

16, 2020 09:20 UTC. In addition, acquired drug resistance has been reported in patients after treatment with approved TRK protein inhibitors. SAN DIEGO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Cullgen Inc. , Existing therapies to treat TRK fusions have elicited modest on-target adverse effects, including dizziness and weight gain.

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OCTOBER 25, 2020

26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PTC Therapeutics , Inc. Vatiquinone, developed from PTC’s Bio-e platform, is an investigational oral small molecule that inhibits 15-Lipoxygenase, a key enzyme that regulates oxidative stress and inflammation response pathways underpinning many neurological disease pathologies, including epilepsy. .

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

— Gilead Exercises Options to Arcus’s Anti-TIGIT Program (Domvanalimab and AB308), Etrumadenant (A2a/A2b Adenosine Receptor Antagonist) and Quemliclustat (Small Molecule CD73 Inhibitor) — — Arcus to Receive Option Payments Totaling $725 million — Gilead Lores,Inc. Nasdaq GILD) and Arcus Biosciences,Inc.

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

“Precise diagnosis is the foundation to formulate effective treatment plans for patients of neurodegenerative diseases. Our goal is to provide country-wide access to 18 F-APN-1607 across China in the future, to enable precise diagnosis, accurate monitoring of disease progression and regression, and early detection and treatment.”

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calithera Biosciences, Inc. , (Nasdaq: CALA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule drugs for the treatment of cancer and other life-threatening diseases, today announced its participation at two upcoming healthcare investor conferences in November.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

Small molecule candidate Anle138b targets disease modification for multiple system atrophy and other neurological disorders. With the introduction of small-molecule medication, we open a new chapter in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases and have the chance to improve the lives of millions of patients drastically.”.

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JANUARY 31, 2021

Convergent is currently conducting advanced human trials relating to prostate cancer treatments involving peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (“PRRT”) that targets the prostate-specific membrane antigen (“PSMA”) present on prostate cancer cells. as a single agent treatment for prostate cancer.

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Molecular Design

AUGUST 9, 2020

> I sometimes wonder what percentage of the pharmacopoeia will have been proposed for repurposing for the treatment of COVID19 by the end of 2020. There are three general approaches to directly tackle a virus such as SARS-CoV-2 with a small molecule drug (or chemical agent).

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