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Early trial data supports neurodegenerative disease-modifying drug

Drug Discovery World

Biotechnology company Allyx Therapeutics has reported positive Phase Ib clinical data for its lead compound, ALX-001, a first-in-class, synapse-targeted, disease-modifying oral therapy in development for neurodegenerative diseases. All doses were well-tolerated and there were no serious adverse events.

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Early trial success for Dravet syndrome and ALS therapeutic

Drug Discovery World

Bloom Science has announced positive topline data from a Phase I clinical trial of BL-001 , a potential first-in-class therapeutic the company is developing for Dravet syndrome and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). BL-001 shows promise as a novel treatment option that can change lives.

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J&J presents successful data from plaque psoriasis trial  

Drug Discovery World

Johnson & Johnson has announced the first data from FRONTIER 2, the long-term extension of the Phase IIb FRONTIER 1 clinical trial evaluating JNJ-2113, the first and only investigational targeted oral peptide designed to block the IL-23 receptor. at 16 weeks and 76.2% Across JNJ-2113 treatment groups, 58.6%

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Patients report improvement in haemorrhoid treatment trial

Drug Discovery World

Moreover, there were no reported significant adverse events and CITI-002 was well tolerated by patients in the study. The company has stated its intention to schedule an end of Phase II meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin planning the next steps in the regulatory and clinical development programme for CITI-002.

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Vaccine successfully lowers cholesterol in preclinical studies

Drug Discovery World

The results support the continued clinical development of VXX-401 as a candidate for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Previous studies have demonstrated that blocking PCSK9 yields lower LDL-C levels and reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular events.

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A Reflection on Shared Moments of Strength and Progress in the Rare Disease Communities

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

For others, this rare day is aptly the day we honor rare disease communities. Observed annually on the last day of February since 2008, Rare Disease Day has grown into a global movement for raising awareness, promoting research, and advocating for improved access to rare disease treatments and support services.

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Vicore initiates clinical proof-of-concept study of endothelial dysfunction 

Drug Discovery World

Vicore Pharma, a Swedish clinical-stage pharmaceutical company unlocking the potential of angiotensin II type 2 receptor agonists (ATRAGs), has dosed its first patient with C21 in a clinical study of endothelial dysfunction. Vicore Pharma states that results from the trial are expected in Q4, 2023.