Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Most of these conditions are genetic in origin and the majority have no effective treatment. Symptoms were reversed in mouse models and a clinical trial is planned for later this year. That includes countless rare peripheral diseases, including many for which there are currently no treatments.

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Metabolite Tales Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

Table 1: Small molecule drugs approved by the FDA in 2023 with reported involvement of phase II mechanisms In vitro : In vivo differences Incubation of the SGLT2 (sodium-glucose co-transporter-2) inhibitor bexagliflozin in human liver microsomes points to metabolism through both oxidation and glucuronidation to 6 main metabolites.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

MAY 30, 2024

Authors: Rich Worldwide Clinical Trials Exec. This trend is on the rise despite recent disappointments with clinical trial outcomes, which have the potential to destabilize the industry in the short term regarding drug development strategy and optimal study designs. Director, Therapeutic Area Medical Lead.

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Dark Matter Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

A few years ago, at Arrakis Therapeutics, we set out to conquer a strange new territory, drugging RNA structures with small molecules. On the strength of those findings, nusinersen was approved by the FDA at the end of 2016 for the treatment of SMA , marketed under the commercial brand Spinraza.

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Drug Hunter

JUNE 26, 2023

This article compiles recent high-profile clinical readouts and related news with small molecules of general interest and structures where they are available. III trial ( NCT05099640 ; n=98, 7.5-60mg/kg Get ahead now by requesting a trial. III in Phenylketonuria sepiapterin (PTC923, CNSA-001) oral BH 4 precursor 7.5-60mg/kg

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 19, 2021

Precision medicine developer Kura Oncology is positioned to make a meaningful difference in the treatment of cancer in the next few years with its two, wholly-owned, small molecule compounds. Kura Oncology CEO Troy Wilson pictured above. Photo courtesy of Kura. Tipifarnib is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI).

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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. 15 Figure 1: A schematic illustrating a bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).

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Broad Institute

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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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DrugBank

JULY 24, 2024

These multifunctional small molecules are like tiny spies, hijacking the body’s natural protein degradation system to remove unwanted proteins. Similarly, PROTACs can target and degrade overexpressed proteins, offering a way to overcome drug resistance, a common issue in cancer treatment.

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DrugBank

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By harnessing the vast amounts of data generated throughout the development pipeline, pharmaceutical companies can accelerate the discovery of novel therapies, optimize clinical trial design, enhance drug safety monitoring, and deliver personalized medicine, ultimately improving patient outcomes and transforming the future of healthcare.

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Drug Target Review

JULY 12, 2023

Molecular-level biochemical assays like transcriptomics, genomics and proteomics have emerged as valuable tools for identifying potential targets in cancer treatment through deep cyclic inhibition (DCI). How does the DCI mechanism compare to the design of other drugs for cancer treatment?

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ProRelix Research

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Biological products have unlocked the potential for the management of several diseases such as cancers and autoimmune diseases for which treatment with small molecule, chemically synthesized drug molecules remain suboptimal. […].

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 19, 2021

The Phase 1 clinical trial is planned to be conducted in Canada and targeted to recruit up to 48 and 24 healthy volunteers for the single-ascending dose (SAD) and multiple- ascending dose (MAD) cohorts, respectively. About ALS-4.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Pending Health Canada’s approval, the Phase 1 trial is designed to test the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of ALS-4 in healthy volunteers. ALS-4 is a novel small molecule adopting an anti-virulence (non-antibiotic) approach to address the growing unmet medical needs of infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

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Drug Target Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

4 Another related and well described non-oncogene resistance mechanism is the histological transformation of EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to small-cell lung cancer upon treatment with an EGFR inhibitor. This orally available small molecule binds to the bromodomain of CBP/p300 in a highly specific manner.

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New Drug Approvals

APRIL 2, 2025

1] [2] It is a non- opioid , small-molecule analgesic that works as a selective inhibitor of Na v 1.8 2] Medical uses Suzetrigine is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in adults. [1] The FDA has long supported development of non-opioid pain treatment. Suzetrigine is taken by mouth. [1]

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Olympian Clinical Research

MAY 6, 2024

The journey toward effective treatments has been long and evolving, with recent breakthroughs offering new hope to those living with this challenging condition. From Coal Tar to Biologics: A Historical Perspective The history of psoriasis treatment is as old as the condition itself, with records dating back to ancient times.

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PPD

JUNE 27, 2024

In recent years, AA has followed in the footsteps of other dermatology indications — including psoriasis and atopic dermatitis — with growing research and clinical studies focusing on small molecules with broad cellular effects (JAK and PDE4 inhibitors) and cytokine-specific molecules antagonists (IL-23, Th2 and IL17) to treat the condition.

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Sygnature Discovery

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A new treatment for G4-targeted solid tumors including pancreatic cancer has been administered to patients for the first time in a Phase 1a clinical trial. This latest development follows the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) giving clearance for QN-302 in July 2023 to proceed to this initial clinical trial stage.

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Drug Target Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Advances in research and development and the utilisation of combination treatment strategies are revolutionising the haematology care landscape, but more must be done to address patients’ individual needs. 2 It is this complexity that necessitates powerful, targeted combination therapies.

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Broad Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As a result of this collaboration, Bayer’s mutant EGFR/HER2 inhibitor is currently in Phase I of clinical trials. This is the first reversible small molecule inhibitor targeting EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations and HER2 activating mutations to undergo clinical testing. Tags: Cancer Program Cancer

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

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.

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The Pharma Data

JULY 12, 2021

Orelabrutinib is a Phase 2 oral small molecule Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor with high selectivity and the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier InnoCare to receive a $125 million upfront payment and is eligible to receive potential development and commercial milestone payments. Biogen Inc.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 13, 2021

PITTSBURGH–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Knopp Biosciences LLC today announced positive top-line results in a Phase 2 dose-ranging trial of the novel oral drug dexpramipexole in patients with moderate-to-severe eosinophilic asthma. The trial was conducted at 28 U.S. 14, 2021 11:00 UTC. President and CEO of Knopp. “We study centers.

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Alta Sciences

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Featuring two scenarios that explore the complexities of bioanalysis for immunomodulators, The Altascientist offers practical considerations for ensuring accurate bioanalysis, as well as pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic , and safety data in clinical trials.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Structure-based design approach has identified potent compounds for further development as oral treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection and related human coronaviruses. Program focused on inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease, a highly conserved protein essential for viral replication.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 10, 2021

SH ) submitted its pivotal phase III clinical trial application (IND) of national class I innovative drug Chiauranib to NMPA, for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) as a single agent for the patients after 2nd-line systemic chemotherapy and recurrence afterwards. SHENZHEN, China , Jan.

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Drug Target Review

AUGUST 25, 2023

What makes RRx-001 a first-in-class hypoxia-activated therapeutic, and how does its dual mechanism of action differ from traditional cancer treatments? Most, if not all, traditional cancer treatments are single minded. AdAPT-001 is an adenovirus, agent of the common cold, currently in a Phase 2 clinical trial.

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Drug Target Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The mission of the CCDD is to discover novel small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and progress them to hypothesis testing phase 1 clinical trials. I work in the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery (CCDD) at The Institute of Cancer Research in London, which is an academic drug discovery centre.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The approval of remdesivir ( Veklury ) for the treatment of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 met this legal and scientific standard. Background Randomized, controlled trials are the gold standard for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of drugs. Researchers evaluated the clinical status of subjects on Day 11.

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Sygnature Discovery

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A new treatment for G4-targeted solid tumors including pancreatic cancer has been administered to patients for the first time in a Phase 1a clinical trial. This latest development follows the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) giving clearance for QN-302 in July 2023 to proceed to this initial clinical trial stage.

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DrugBank

AUGUST 15, 2024

This includes funding large-scale clinical trials and establishing robust manufacturing/distribution networks. Their established infrastructure, including access to patient populations and clinical trial sites, can significantly accelerate the development timeline.

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Alta Sciences

APRIL 17, 2024

Five Promising Treatment Areas in Early-Phase Drug Development in 2024 aasimakopoulos Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:52 Early-phase drug development is an ever-changing landscape, as emerging science leads to new promising areas of research for the treatment of human health issues.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 21, 2021

“Silmitasertib’s mechanism of action by CK2 inhibition is a unique pathway to target a SARS-CoV-2 infection which is a promising approach to combating COVID-19,” said Dr. Marilyn Glassberg Csete, the Principle Investigator of this BUMCP IIT trial. Dr. Recknor’s trial enrolled their first patient on December 3, 2020.

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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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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 25, 2020

NASDAQ: PTCT), today announced the initiation of a registration-directed Phase 2/3 clinical trial to evaluate vatiquinone (PTC743) in patients with mitochondrial epilepsy, the highly morbid condition of refractory seizures in children with inherited mitochondrial disease. . SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. , Peltz , Ph.D.,

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

If approved, rimegepant will be the first oral CGRP receptor antagonist in the EU, and the only migraine medication approved for both acute and preventive treatment. Pfizer is proud to have a strong footprint in Europe, which will help bring this important potential new treatment option to millions of adults in Europe living with migraine.”.

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