It has been hypothesized that allogeneic, hypoimmune (HIP) iPSC-derived or donor-derived islet grafts could provide a new and safe therapeutic alternative for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Researchers from Sana Biotechnology Inc. and affiliated organizations have published preclinical data from studies further assessing this novel strategy in nonhuman primates (NHPs).
A vaccine based on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology against four surface proteins of the envelope and the inner membrane of the mpox virus (MPXV) demonstrated its efficacy in two animal models. Biontech SE scientists designed and tested two different combinations of antigens in mice and macaques for the two infective forms of the virus. One of them showed better results for its evaluation in clinical trials preventing the disease.
Nextgen Bioscience Co. Ltd. has divulged ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase family member 2 (ENPP2; autotaxin) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, fibrosis, cardiovascular, inflammatory, respiratory, metabolic, eye and renal disorders, among others.<
Ohio State University has synthesized DNA topoisomerase II (bacterial) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Nanjing Tian Yin Jian Hua Pharma Tech Co. Ltd. has disclosed receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1; RIP-1) inhibitors acting as necroptosis inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease, among others.
Precision Biosciences Inc. has received pre-IND regulatory feedback from the FDA and ex-U.S. agencies providing alignment and clarity on Precision's final IND/CTA-enabling preclinical plans and clinical strategy for PBGENE-HBV.
Vantai Inc. and Bristol Myers Squibb Co. have entered into a strategic collaboration to discover new molecular glues for therapeutic targets of interest.