Drug Target Review

JUNE 15, 2023

In this article Drug Target Review’s Izzy Wood spoke to Sam Hasson, Director of Target Biology at Rgenta Therapeutics, a biotech firm in Massachusetts, US, that aims to develop small molecule therapeutics to target RNA processing. It is somewhat like how PROTACs have changed the perspective on what is a tractable therapeutic target.

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Covalent Modifiers

AUGUST 14, 2024

Rullo Molecular Therapy 2024 DOI: [link] Proximity-induction of cell-cell interactions via small molecules represents an emerging field in basic and translational sciences. Lake, Galina Denisova,Joanne A. Hammill,Jonathan L. Bramson, Anthony F.

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Drug Target Review

JULY 23, 2024

I studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, where I was exposed to a range of disciplines from chemistry to physiology, specialising in my last year in biochemistry. Pushing the boundaries of science always opens the door to new, impactful developments, although there are always challenges along the way.

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Drug Target Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Most targeted cancer therapies used today operate by inhibiting targets along well-known oncogenic signalling cascades. The reactivation of oncogenic signalling upstream or downstream of the driving oncogene is a well-studied source of resistance to targeted cancer therapies.

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Covalent Modifiers

JANUARY 29, 2024

3c01835 Building on recent advances in peptide science, medicinal chemists have developed a hybrid class of bioconjugates, called peptide–drug conjugates, that demonstrate improved efficacy compared to peptides and small molecules independently. Moore Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2024 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01835

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LifeSciVC

JANUARY 16, 2024

These are incredible forecasts and CAGRs, which if we assume directionally correct, rely not only on steady growth for approved therapies but also a substantial success rate of, and continued investment in, the development pipeline. Small molecule GLP1s?

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Broad Institute

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

New approach may yield modified messenger RNAs for treating a wide range of conditions By Ari Navetta September 23, 2024 Breadcrumb Home New approach may yield modified messenger RNAs for treating a wide range of conditions The LEGO framework could help scientists create mRNA therapies that last longer and require smaller doses.

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Drug Target Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

2 It is this complexity that necessitates powerful, targeted combination therapies. 4, 5 More recently, new combination regimens have emerged that incorporate targeted therapies to treat a variety of blood cancers, including multiple myeloma (MM), chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and acute myelogenous leukaemia (AML).

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Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Groundbreaking strategies like proteolysis-targeting chimeric molecules (PROTACs) are also being explored. 6 Combining the effect of payloads with different mechanisms of action – an approach that revolutionised small molecule chemotherapy – also holds the promise of enhanced therapeutic activity for ADCs.

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DrugBank

MAY 15, 2024

This method was more about serendipity than science. 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. One approach is to look beyond the traditional drug molecule.

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LifeSciVC

APRIL 2, 2024

The quality of science – and the ability to distinguish it from other approaches – was the entry ticket to serious engagement. The science presents an opportunity and a challenge for us at Sionna. The science presents an opportunity and a challenge for us at Sionna. That science resonates with investors.

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Drug Target Review

MAY 6, 2024

Luckily, my love for science remained. The clinical efficacy of BRAF inhibitors, like most other targeted cancer therapies, is inevitably limited by resistance development. We found that, indeed, cancer’s earliest defence mechanisms are triggered almost immediately after exposure to a targeted cancer therapy.

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KIF1A

JANUARY 27, 2024

Rare Roundup KRIBB develops new gene therapy candidate for hereditary spastic paraplegia This week we’re flipping the format and starting with our Rare Roundup, after families contacted us with this article about a gene therapy candidate for hereditary spastic paraplegia.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In a deal set to be finalized early in 2021, Urovant Sciences has agreed to be fully acquired by largest investor and close partner, Sumitovant Biopharma. The company hopes to follow vibegron to the market with URO-902, a novel gene therapy for patients whose OAB has eluded oral pharmacologic therapy.

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DrugBank

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Data science has emerged as an innovative tool in the biopharmaceutical industry, leveraging the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and efficiency across the entire drug development lifecycle. These complex molecules require precise engineering to ensure optimal efficacy and safety.

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Covalent Modifiers

JUNE 24, 2024

Rullo, Molecular Therapy: Oncology , 2024 , 200842, [link] Proximity-induction of cell-cell interactions via small molecules represents an emerging field in basic and translational sciences. Lake, Galina Denisova, Joanne A. Hammill, Jonathan L. Bramson, Anthony F.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 5, 2021

The acquisition strengthens BioNTech’s cell therapy pipeline by accelerating the individualized solid tumor Neoantigen TCR cell therapy research and development program. It also expands the Company’s cell therapy capabilities and manufacturing footprint in North America, building on its acquisition of Neon Therapeutics in 2020.

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Drug Target Review

DECEMBER 13, 2024

2 Unmet needs in lung cancer treatment Recent decades have seen significant advancements in lung cancer treatment, especially with the introduction of targeted therapies and immunotherapies, which have notably improved survival rates. These can include anti-tubulin compounds, potentially reducing side effects and improving quality of life.

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Drug Target Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

How does morADC technology combine the properties of small molecules and monoclonal antibodies to enhance anti-aggregation effects for CNS applications? The morADC are able to cross the blood-brain barrier more efficiently and offer higher potency than individual parent molecules.

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Drug Target Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Confo Therapeutics , led by CEO Dr Cedric Ververken, is at the forefront of developing innovative GPCR-targeted therapies using its proprietary ConfoBody ® platform. In addition to generating agonistic antibodies, Confo is also successfully applying the ConfoBody/ConfoChimer technology to drugging GPCR with small molecules.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 22, 2023

Kite Announces Completion of Marketing Authorization Transfer for Yescarta® CAR T-cell Therapy in Japan SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS to Gilead Sciences K.K., the Japan subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, Inc. .–(BUSINESS to Gilead Sciences K.K., the Japan subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 30, 2021

(NASDAQ:AMGN) and Rodeo Therapeutics Corporation (Rodeo) today announced an agreement under which Amgen will acquire Rodeo, a privately held biopharmaceutical company based in Seattle that develops small-molecule therapies designed to promote regeneration and repair of multiple tissues. About Rodeo Therapeutics.

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The Pharma Data

APRIL 22, 2023

While no cure is available for MS, existing disease-modifying therapies in the form of small molecule and protein drugs either directly target the self-reactive immune cells or broadly dampen inflammation. The results are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

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KIF1A

AUGUST 20, 2024

The effects of an ASO administered to the eye have yet to be determined, and we are also investigating small-molecule therapies to treat this high-priority symptom. As she leads us to the bleeding edge of medical science we’ll follow her path, trying to widen the trail for others. Will this _ KAND?

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 28, 2021

Broadens company’s oncology platform of Targeted Alpha Therapies / Acquisition includes actinium-225 labeled differentiated PSMA small molecule for the treatment of prostate cancer. Noria was founded by Dr. John Babich, Chief, Radiopharmaceutical Sciences in Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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NIH Director's Blog: Drug Development

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That’s quite a testament to the world-leading science that NIH pursues and its continued impact on improving human health and well-being. Barry Sharpless, Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA, October 5, 2022 marked the second time that he’s received an early-morning congratulatory call from The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

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Olympian Clinical Research

MAY 6, 2024

As medical understanding grew, so did the sophistication of the therapies. These targeted therapies revolutionized treatment, offering relief to severe cases by specifically addressing the underlying immune responses causing the disease.

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Precision for Medicine

JUNE 26, 2023

Baseline Control’s expertise will become part of Project Farma, Precision for Medicine’s existing biomanufacturing strategy and execution group, expanding the scope of its manufacturing solutions for life science companies and driving greater speed and efficiency in bringing new drugs to market. For more information, visit projectfarma.com.

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PerkinElmer

JANUARY 21, 2021

When a research team at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), an institute within the NIH, was tasked to help find a possible therapeutic, they decided on a drug repurposing strategy. Scientists needed to evaluate the field of potential drugs-and fast.

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Dark Matter Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Or should I say back to retirement, as he was comfortably relaxing at home back in 2016 when Jen Petter lured him back into the fray with the siren call of developing a new class of RNA-targeted small-molecule medicines here at Arrakis. I won’t dwell on Jim’s many accomplishments here. Don’t be a stranger!

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The Pharma Data

JULY 15, 2021

This extension will further help connect life-science innovators in Victoria to accelerate their healthcare solutions across the globe,” said Stacy Feld, Regional Head, Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC, West North America, Australia & New Zealand.

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Drug Target Review

JULY 7, 2023

There is a clear need for new and approved, safe, effective and innovative targeted therapies to address the underlying causes of autoantibody diseases. The power of precision therapy Targeted — or precision — therapy, a technique that has been honed for many years in cancer treatment, is now being applied in a wider context.

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The Pharma Data

JULY 15, 2021

The company’s proprietary chemical biology-based platform enables the development of therapeutic peptides and proteins with tunable activity that can be controlled using small molecules. We are thrilled Protomer has found a home at Lilly, a company that shares our commitment to delivering solutions to the diabetes community.”

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DrugBank

AUGUST 15, 2024

To effectively navigate this ecosystem and expedite the development of new therapies, collaboration between the pharmaceutical industry and academia is proving increasingly vital. An example is the collaboration between Novartis and the University of Oxford to develop a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic disease.

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KIF1A

MAY 27, 2023

Goodbye with Gratitude: Dr. Dominique Lessard It is with heavy hearts that this week we say goodbye to Dr. Dominique Lessard, Chief Science Officer of KIF1A.ORG. We are humbled to have had such an incredible champion spearheading Team Science, and wish her well-deserved success in her next stage.

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Drug Target Review

MAY 23, 2023

Therapies developed in recent decades have transformed the treatment of IBD, making hospitalisation and surgery less common. However, many patients respond poorly to corticosteroid treatment, or their immune system responds unfavourably to biological therapies, such as the development of autoimmune diseases.

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The Pharma Data

MAY 31, 2022

“More than 10 million people worldwide are affected by Parkinson’s disease, and there is a significant medical need for therapies to slow or stop the progression of this devastating neurodegenerative disease,” said Carole Ho, M.D., BIIB122 is an investigational small molecule inhibitor of LRRK2 that was discovered and developed by Denali.

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