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Dual-action treatment for fibrotic disease secures orphan drug status

Drug Discovery World

AM1476, a first-in-class, peripheral-acting serotonin receptor antagonist, has been granted US and EU Orphan Drug Designation as an anti-fibrotic treatment for systemic sclerosis. AM1476 is a selective peripheral-acting 5-HT2B receptor small molecule antagonist that can be delivered orally.

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Study finds dual receptor beta-agonist promotes healthy weight loss

Drug Discovery World

A new research paper has validated the mechanism of action of the Atrogi’s first-in-class, small molecule, ATR-127, in combating obesity and metabolic complications. We are now advancing our next generation small molecules for the treatment of obesity to IND preparatory studies in H1 next year and expect to enter the clinic in 2026.”

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Phase IIa trial expanded for promising neuropathic pain drug

Drug Discovery World

AP-325 is a small molecule drug candidate that binds and modulates the GABAA receptor, reducing the excitability of the respective neurons. Current treatment of neuropathic pain is dominated by anti-epileptic medicines, antidepressants, and traditional painkillers, none of which provide any long-term pain alleviation.

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This week in drug discovery (17-21 October)

Drug Discovery World

Amid continued concern about antibiotic resistance, the headline news this week was the discovery of a new antibiotic that could be effective against some of the most treatment-resistant pathogens. . An international team of researchers has discovered a new antibiotic by computational analysis and deciphered its mode of action. .

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Sosei Heptares’ COVID-19 Program Identifies Potent Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral Small Molecules for Further Development

The Pharma Data

Structure-based design approach has identified potent compounds for further development as oral treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection and related human coronaviruses. Sosei Heptares has successfully designed three distinct series of compounds with attractive anti-viral drug-like properties and advanced the most promising molecules.

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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. In addition, we have advanced zavegepant, our intra-nasal CGRP receptor antagonist, successfully through its first pivotal trial, also for the acute treatment of migraine. TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, England , Dec.

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Key industry partnerships advancing drug discovery

Drug Discovery World

Huw Tippett, Chief Executive Officer, Shionogi BV, the subsidiary of Shionogi in Europe, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Sobi to accelerate patient access within Europe to our innovative antibiotic, cefiderocol for patients suffering from multi drug resistant Gram-negative infections with limited treatment options.