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Deconstructing the Diligence Process: An Approach to Vetting New Product Theses

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Additionally, for illustrative reasons this is geared towards a single target / product focus vs. broader platform diligence, though many of these mental models will apply for selecting targets and indications for a platform. and whether a molecule’s pharmacology can help to mitigate safety risk. in liver, in CNS)?

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Metabolism of 2023 FDA Approved Small Molecules – PART 1

Metabolite Tales Blog

Metabolism of 2023 FDA Approved Small Molecules – PART 1 By Julia Shanu-Wilson 2023 was a fruitful year for drug approvals by the FDA, with a crop of 34 small molecules out of a total of 55 new drugs [1]. References [1] 2023 Novel Small Molecule FDA Drug Approvals. Blood 129(13): 1823-1830.

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Metabolism of 2022 FDA approved small molecule drugs PART 2

Metabolite Tales Blog

Metabolism of 2022 FDA approved small molecule drugs part 2 Mixing it Up By Julia Shanu-Wilson In Part 1 of this topic we looked at metabolism of the small molecule drugs approved by the FDA in 2022 that were mediated by CYP3A4. 8 This is not the only point of interest. We hope it was a useful two-parter!

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Lilly and Kumquat Biosciences Announce Collaboration to Discover and Develop Novel Small Molecules that Stimulate Tumor-Specific Immune Responses

The Pharma Data

Loxo Oncology at Lilly, a research and development group of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), and Kumquat Biosciences today announced an exclusive collaboration focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of potential novel small molecules that stimulate tumor-specific immune responses.

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New avenues for rare disease treatment

Drug Target Review

In those with CMT1A, over-production of a protein called PMP22 damages the nerves that supply the arms, hands, legs and feet, leading to muscle weakness or paralysis, problems with balance and loss of sensation. Autophagy boosters, in contrast, are conventional small molecule drugs.

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Sentiment & Themes Emerging From JPM 2024

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Rise of the best-in-class biologics plays: Are you looking to in-license or invest in “de-risked” biology that is already in the clinic? The past year has seen an explosion in “fast follower” approaches to improve on existing target product profiles for select mechanisms, and was exceptionally apparent for antibodies and other biologics.

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Sosei Heptares and Biohaven Enter Global Collaboration and License Agreement to Advance Novel Small-Molecule CGRP Antagonist Portfolio

The Pharma Data

Biohaven acquires exclusive global rights to a portfolio of novel, small-molecule CGRP antagonists. The lead candidate, HTL0022562, has advanced through preclinical development demonstrating promising and differentiated properties for further investigation in human trials. Vlad Coric , M.D.,