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The Novel GlycoPEGylated FGF21 Analog Pegozafermin Activates Human FGF Receptors and Improves Metabolic and Liver Outcomes in Diabetic Monkeys and Healthy Human Volunteers [Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine]

ASPET

In cell-based assays, pegozafermin had a similar receptor engagement profile as native FGF21, with approximately 8-fold higher potency at FGF receptor 1 (FGFR1). These findings provide evidence that pegozafermin is a promising candidate molecule for the treatment of patients with NASH or SHTG.

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Generation and characterization of mirikizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the p19 subunit of IL-23 [Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine]

ASPET

Mirikizumab effectively inhibits the interaction of IL-23 with its receptor, and potently blocks IL-23-induced IL-17 production in cell-based assays while preserving the function of IL-12. In both local and systemic in vivo mouse models, mirikizumab blocked IL-23-induced keratin mRNA or IL-17 production, respectively.

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Exploring alternatives to animal testing in drug discovery

Drug Target Review

1 Ethical concerns surrounding the use of animal studies is increasing, especially considering 90 percent of drug candidates fail in clinical trials. History behind animal testing In December 2022, the US Government approved the ground-breaking US Food and Drug Association (FDA) Modernization Act 2.0, In Britain, 2.88

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Accelerating Drug Discovery Through Repurposing

DrugBank

The pharmaceutical industry grapples with the persistent challenge of high attrition rates and escalating costs inherent in drug development. This necessitates exploring alternative strategies to expedite drug discovery and optimize resource allocation.

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Genetic variant identification: unveiling the power of STING-seq

Drug Target Review

The workflow, which has been termed STING-seq, integrates biobank-scale GWAS data with CRISPR and single-cell sequencing techniques, allowing for the identification of target genes associated with noncoding variants for blood traits. Dr Sanjana elaborated on the study for Drug Target Review. This is a great question.

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Inside The Altascientist Issue 41: Immunomodulation Assessments for Clinical Trials–Sophisticated Bioanalytical Approaches to Support Complex Modalities

Alta Sciences

This issue also covers classes of immunomodulators, including monoclonal antibodies, CAR-T cells, and vaccines; immunotherapy trials, focusing on complex study designs and diverse patient populations; and bioanalytical methods and assays, including pharmacokinetics and anti-drug antibodies (ADA).

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How are mRNA vaccines changing drug discovery?

Tebu Bio: Drug Discovery

Recombinant monoclonal antibody (mAB) based treatments have proven their efficacy. mRNA vaccines are developing very quickly with dozens of ongoing clinical trials against cancers or infectious diseases (e.g. HIV or more recently SARS-Cov-2).

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