Researchers at Shanghai Aryl Pharmtech Co. Ltd. and Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. have identified aromatic amide derivatives acting as kinesin-like protein KIF18A inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
Samjin Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has disclosed nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAmPRTase; Nampt) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
Tigatx Inc. has been awarded up to $33.5 million in funding by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health and a 2-year $2 million Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Cancer Institute.
Scientists at Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation and Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology have synthesized phenaleno-isoquinolinium-based compounds reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.