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Study finds dual receptor beta-agonist promotes healthy weight loss

Drug Discovery World

A new research paper has validated the mechanism of action of the Atrogi’s first-in-class, small molecule, ATR-127, in combating obesity and metabolic complications. We are now advancing our next generation small molecules for the treatment of obesity to IND preparatory studies in H1 next year and expect to enter the clinic in 2026.”

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Antibody Drug Conjugates: windows of opportunity

Drug Target Review

These therapies have broadened treatment options for patients to expand beyond the more traditional small molecule drug alternatives. ADCs have the potential to redress the poor balance between safety and efficacy seen with traditional cancer treatment options. 3D rendering of Antibody Drug Conjugate Molecules.

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Advancing regenerative cell therapy development

Drug Target Review

This is in part due to a complex manufacturing process, which is harder to control than those used for other modalities (such as small molecules and monoclonal antibodies). What is the unique value proposition for such approaches in the treatment of the target indications? Tell us about them.

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Fibrosis research: Advances and challenges 

Drug Discovery World

DDW’s Megan Thomas caught up with Wigerinck to learn more about his work with small molecules for fibrosis research. MT: Your appointment comes as Fibrocor seeks to advance two drug candidates – exquisitely specific kinase inhibitor small molecules (FIB992 and FIB991) for rare indications into the clinic.

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The challenges and trends of cell & gene therapies 

Drug Discovery World

Since 2017, a range of approvals by the FDA has resulted in cell therapies – in particular CAR-T-cell therapies – being used in the treatment of blood cancers. I would expect to see more data coming from the use of cell-based treatments for solid tumours such as breast, ovarian, pancreatic or colorectal cancer.

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AstraZeneca to Acquire Alexion, Accelerating the Company’s Strategic and Financial Development

The Pharma Data

AstraZeneca has developed a broad range of technologies, initially focused on small molecules and biologics and with a growing focus in precision medicine, genomics, oligonucleotides and epigenetics. 5% have US Food and Drug Administration -approved treatments. 2 EvaluatePharma, World Preview 2020, Outlook to 2026.

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Pfizer Investor Day Features Significant Number of Pipeline Advances for COVID-19 Programs and Across Numerous Therapeutic Areas

The Pharma Data

27 key programs highlighted, including assets that could potentially contribute revenue by 2025 and others in the 2026-2028 time frame. The prophylactic steroid treatment was also changed from 1 mg/kg to an intermediate dose of 2mg/kg. The most frequent treatment-emergent adverse events were nasopharyngitis and atopic dermatitis.

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