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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. The global ADC market is expected to continue this steep upward trajectory and is anticipated to exceed $16 Billion by 2026. 3D rendering of Antibody Drug Conjugate Molecules.

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Boehringer Ingelheim and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lay the foundation stone for the 285 million EUR innovation center

The Pharma Data

Starting in 2026, this facility will develop manufacturing processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients and produce drugs for use in clinical trial phases. Biopharmaceuticals and small molecules each account for approximately half of the company’s research pipeline.

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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

And whilst clinical trials activity decreased by around 15% compared to 2020, last year still saw a number of regenerative medicines reach the bedside. Last year saw the sector surge, with levels of investment hitting an all-time high at $22.7 billion, compared to $19.9 million price point per dose.

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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. Limited blinded tolerability data from the ongoing Phase 3 trial, confirming the mostly mild to moderate tolerability profile as was observed in Phase 1. A Phase 3 trial is ongoing.

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How Recent Drug Pricing Laws Impact Drug Discovery (H.R. 5376)

Drug Hunter

The new laws include Medicare negotiation and includes a provision that disproportionately affects small molecules which have triggered reactions throughout the industry from the extreme of “this is the end of small molecule drug discovery as we know it” to “this may not cause permanent damage.”