F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. have described NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. and Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co. Ltd. have synthesized isoquinolone compounds acting as phosphodiesterase PDE3A and/or PDE4 inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sepsis, nephritis, diabetes, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and rheumatic diseases.
Hpvac SA has announced new data on its lead compound Hpvac-13 for the treatment and prevention of asthmatic attacks in an animal disease model of allergic asthma.
Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA has synthesized Janus kinase inhibitors, particularly JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and nonreceptor tyrosine-protein kinase TYK2 inhibitors, reported to be useful for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Researchers from Jagiellonian University presented the discovery of novel multifunctional inhibitors of phosphodiesterases (PDEs) and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) antagonists as potential therapeutic candidates for the treatment for chronic airway disorders.
It is known that dendritic cells and innate lymphoid cells type 2 (ILC2) play key roles in allergen sensitization, and humoral factors such as complement C3a and complement C5a are highly involved in the development and severity of asthma through the binding to their receptors C3AR1 and complement C5a receptor 1 (C5AR1), respectively.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may soon have a new way to better manage their health without increasing doctor visits. Nuvoair AB reported that a trial in two U.S. locations showed that 80% of participants with COPD experienced a reduction in hospitalizations as well as improvement in quality of life using the company's integrated digital app and counseling program.
The FDA granted Adherium Ltd. 510(k) clearance for its next-generation Hailie sensor that connects with Glaxosmithkline plc’s Ellipta inhaler to enable monitoring of medication use for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
Areteia Therapeutics Inc. has launched to put its lead candidate, dexpramipexole, an oral treatment for eosinophilic asthma, through a phase III trial. Areteia was created by Knopp Biosciences LLC, which has put the small-molecule eosinophil maturation inhibitor through a phase II study, and also by Population Health Partners. Areteia has both the development and commercial rights to dexpramipexole.
The FDA has approved Astrazeneca plc and Amgen Inc.’s first-in-class biologic, tezepelumab, for the add-on maintenance treatment of adults and children ages 12 and older with severe asthma, adding further competition to a hotly contested market. An injection marketed under the brand name Tezspire, tezepelumab inhibits the action of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (anti-TLSP). This is a signaling molecule at the top of several cascades influencing allergic, eosinophilic and other types of airway inflammation associated with severe asthma, including airway hyperresponsiveness.
