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Cancer immunotherapy candidate provokes powerful dual response in cancer and immune cells

Broad Institute

By Allessandra DiCorato October 4, 2023 Credit: AbbVie The new small molecule inhibitor (green) sits inside the PTPN2 protein, where acidic sites are marked in red and basic sites are marked in blue. A new small-molecule drug candidate being tested in an early-stage clinical trial aims to improve patient responses to immunotherapy.

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Advancements in hit identification for membrane protein drug discovery

Drug Target Review

Involved in various physiological processes, such as vision, taste, smell, immune response and neurotransmission, GPCRs are activated by various molecules including hormones, neurotransmitters and environmental stimuli, which trigger a cascade of cellular events that help regulate bodily functions.

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The power of combinations in blood cancers

Drug Target Review

These regimens frequently include one or two small molecule inhibitors and immuno-oncology (IO) therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies and T-cell engagers. To bring us closer to curing cancer, a combination of effective drugs with non-overlapping mechanisms of action is required.

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Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Data Demonstrating High Immune Response Following a Booster Dose of their COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 5 Through 11 Years of Age

The Pharma Data

NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced positive results from a Phase 2/3 clinical trial evaluating the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of a 10-µg booster (third) dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in healthy children 5 through 11 years of age. About the Phase 1/2/3 Trial in Children. Pfizer Inc.

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Novel nasal spray reduces COVID-19 viral replication in animal study

The Pharma Data

It is a synthetic small molecule that would be self-administered via nasal spray, taken once or twice a week for the prevention of COVID-19. If all goes to plan in upcoming toxicity studies and regulatory approval, the company is hoping to be ready to test INNA-051 in human trials in less than four months.

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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.

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3 Characteristics of a Successful Cell and Gene Therapy Nonclinical Program

The Premier Consulting Blog

This blog will outline three characteristics of a successful nonclinical program to support entry into clinical trials for a cell or gene therapy product. Prior to clinical trials, the focus is typically on evaluating safety. Can you identify a safe AND efficacious clinical dose?