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Interactions of small molecule inhibitors with secreted phospholipase A2: A review of the structural data

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

sPLA 2 inhibitors have been developed for the treatment of inflammatory and other conditions such as cardiovascular disease, arteriosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Besides their roles in the degradation of phospholipids, these enzymes also play an important role in the immune response by promoting inflammation.

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Lead Pharma Teams with Roche on Oral Small Molecules for Immune-Mediated Diseases

The Pharma Data

Lead Pharma has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Roche , hoping to lead the way in the development of oral small molecules for immune-mediated diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel diseases. . The agreement encompasses Lead Pharma’s entire pipeline.

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Biotech company raises $30M to target RNA modifying enzymes

Drug Discovery World

The investment allows the company to focus on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapies targeting RNA modifying enzymes (RMEs) for oncology and other diseases. . STC-15 triggers both direct cytotoxic and immune response-based efficacy mechanisms in solid tumour and leukaemia models.

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Unlocking Undruggable Targets: Shifting Paradigms in Modern Drug Discovery

DrugBank

Today, we're able to identify and target specific molecules involved in disease processes—a method that's much more like using a sniper rifle than throwing darts blindfolded. Among these targets are proteins, receptors, and enzymes that are fundamental to disease mechanisms.

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The future of cancer immunotherapy with Elicio Therapeutics

Drug Target Review

This antigen-spreading is critical to long-term protection because tumour often develop with inconsistent antigen expression – equipping the immune response to target many diverse tumour antigens may allow for more complete anti-tumour activity. Dr Haqq holds multiple patents and publications.

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The Evolution of Plaque Psoriasis Treatments

Olympian Clinical Research

These targeted therapies revolutionized treatment, offering relief to severe cases by specifically addressing the underlying immune responses causing the disease. Learn more about the new and upcoming studies that might not only offer direct benefits but also contribute to the global fight against this complex disease.

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The power of combinations in blood cancers

Drug Target Review

Advances in disease understanding and combination strategies in haematology We now know that blood cancers are characterised by molecular and phenotypic heterogeneity. These regimens frequently include one or two small molecule inhibitors and immuno-oncology (IO) therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies and T-cell engagers.