Structure Therapeutics Inc. raised $33 million in a financing round to speed up clinical trials of its lead assets targeting chronic diseases and to improve its technology platform. Previously known as Shouti Inc., the company also has rebranded itself as Structure to “reflect its foundation in structural biology and computational design.”
AbbVie has patented cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) (deltaF508 mutant) correctors reported to be useful for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
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).
Structure Therapeutics Inc. raised $33 million in a financing round to speed up clinical trials of its lead assets targeting chronic diseases and to improve its technology platform. Previously known as Shouti Inc., the company also has rebranded itself as Structure to “reflect its foundation in structural biology and computational design.”
Researchers from APIE Therapeutics presented preclinical data for the novel apelin receptor (APJ) agonist, APT-101, being developed as a small-molecule antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory agent.
Genentech Inc. is paying Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. $100 million in up-front and near-term payments for the development and commercialization rights to vixarelimab, a fully human monoclonal antibody. Kiniksa also could receive up to approximately $600 million in certain clinical, regulatory and sales-based milestones, as well as royalties on annual net sales.
A study published in Nature Communications revealed a new antisense oligonucleotide therapy applicable to the W1282X mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene in cystic fibrosis.
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