Drug Target Review

JUNE 11, 2025

Drug development faces significant challenges: long timelines, high costs , complex processes and low probabilities of success (PoS), exacerbated by the shift towards more complex molecules, biologics and cell and gene therapies, hindering patient access to vital treatments. Highlighting data integration.

Drugs

The Pharma Data

JUNE 25, 2025

In March 2025 , Regulus announced the successful completion of its Phase 1b multiple-ascending dose clinical trial for farabursen. Additionally, treatment led to improvements in height-adjusted total kidney volume (htTKV) , an established clinical marker that correlates with disease progression in ADPKD.

RNA

The Pharma Data

AUGUST 1, 2025

(NASDAQ: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), an emerging global player in oncology therapeutics, has reached a critical milestone in its mission to advance novel cancer treatments. Despite advances in treatment, including the advent of BTK inhibitors like ibrutinib, patients with WM often face relapse or treatment resistance over time.

Targeted Protein Degradation

Drug Target Review

JULY 18, 2025

Immuno-oncology has transformed cancer treatment, but for many patients, tumours remain resistant to even the most advanced immune checkpoint inhibitors. This opens the door for a disease-modifying approach both as a monotherapy and in combination, expanding treatment options and offering new hope to millions of patients.”

Medical Chemistry

Drug Target Review

APRIL 7, 2025

Advancements in screening technologies for small-molecule drug discovery including cellular assays, computational screening, and biophysics-based methods enhanced by structural biology breakthroughs have improved screening hit rates and facilitated the identification of drug candidates for previously undruggable targets.

Fragment Screening

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

JULY 8, 2025

Specially designed small molecule drugs can bring together target proteins with an enzyme that tags them with ubiquitin, thereby marking them for destruction. In their 2001 paper, Crews, Deshaies and others described how synthetic molecules could attach ubiquitins to unwanted cell parts. "It You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Targeted Protein Degradation

Broad Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This small molecule reactivates the apoptosis cascade in tumor cells while sparing healthy cells in animal models. Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a natural end process for all cells. This rapid clearance minimizes the drug’s potential impact on healthy cells.

Drugs

The Pharma Data

JUNE 24, 2025

We look forward to this strategic alliance continuing to expand the frontiers of cutting-edge science and translating groundbreaking discoveries into transformative treatments for patients.” The company currently operates two global research and development (R&D) centers and four world-class production facilities across China.

Pharma R&D

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]

FDA

New Drug Approvals

JUNE 25, 2025

clinical candidate currently in Phase 2 development. Several glucokinase activators have advanced to clinical studies and demonstrated promising efficacy; however, many of these early candidates also revealed hypoglycemia as a key risk. Frequent use of these drugs may lead to weight gain and may induce edema and anemia. (E)

Small Molecule

Codon

JULY 28, 2025

CAR-T therapy (perhaps the most promising cancer treatment of the last several decades) is one example, in which scientists extract a patient’s blood cells, modify T cells so they can recognize and attack malignancies more effectively, and reinfuse them back into the body.

Immune Response

New Drug Approvals

JULY 10, 2025

g/mol O5ZD2TU2B7 FDA 7/3/2025, Ekterly, To treat acute attacks of hereditary angioedema N -[(3-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)methyl]-3-(methoxymethyl)-1-[[4-[(2-oxopyridin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl]methyl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide Sebetralstat , sold under the brand name Ekterly , is a medication used for the treatment of hereditary angioedema. [1]

FDA

New Drug Approvals

JULY 7, 2025

1] Pimicotinib is under investigation in clinical trial NCT05804045 (Study of Pimicotinib (ABSK021) for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (MANEUVER)). 1] Pimicotinib is under investigation in clinical trial NCT05804045 (Study of Pimicotinib (ABSK021) for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (MANEUVER)). 6] The U.S. 6] The U.S.

Small Molecule

New Drug Approvals

JULY 12, 2025

1] [2] [3] KIN-3248 is a small molecule that targets and inhibits oncogenic fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs). Discovery of KIN-3248, An Irreversible, Next Generation FGFR Inhibitor for the Treatment of Advanced Tumors Harboring FGFR2 and/or FGFR3 Gene Alterations. Tyhonas JS, et al. J Med Chem. Content Brief] [2].

Production

New Drug Approvals

APRIL 18, 2025

Formula C 27 H 29 Cl 2 FN 2 OS Crinecerfont , sold under the brand name Crenessity , is a medication used for the treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. [1] 2] In the first trial, 122 adults received crinecerfont twice daily and 60 received placebo twice daily for 24 weeks. [2] 321839-75-2 Molecular Weight 519.50 1 December 2024.

FDA

New Drug Approvals

JUNE 9, 2025

Why it’s used: Hexasodium phytate is being investigated as a treatment for calciphylaxis, a serious complication of end-stage renal disease characterized by skin and tissue damage due to calcification of small blood vessels. Phytic acid is a major phosphorus storage compound of most seeds and cereal grains.

Clinical Trials

PPD

APRIL 14, 2025

Initially approved for treatment of Type 2 diabetes and later for obesity studies in GLP-1 are now expanding in other indications such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is worth noting that trial ran from 2018 to 2021, before the U.S.

Clinical Trials

Codon

JULY 17, 2025

Perkins’ observation drew little attention for a decade or so, until a group of Stanford doctors dug it up and ran a clinical trial to test the effects of DNP on overweight participants. Rivus Pharmaceuticals raised over $100m to take their DNP prodrug, HU6, into clinical trials for obesity in 2022.

Drugs

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

APRIL 8, 2025

Experimental drug NU-9 -- a small molecule compound approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- improves neuron health in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

Small Molecule

Drug Hunter

APRIL 20, 2023

We asked the global drug discovery community to nominate and vote on their favorite molecule from 2022, and the results are in. The 2022 winner, with the most overall votes across the ten finalist molecules , is BMS’ oral, deuterated allosteric TYK2 inhibitor, deucravacitinib, the first new treatment for plaque psoriasis in nearly a decade.

Small Molecule

New Drug Approvals

JULY 21, 2025

Hetrombopag olamine (6), an oral nonpeptide thrombopoietin receptor (TpoR)agonistdevelopedby JiangsuHengruiPharmaceutical, was approved in China in June2021 for treatment of adult patients with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and severe aplastic anemiawhohave not responded well to other treatments.46Hetrombopag,

Small Molecule

New Drug Approvals

JULY 28, 2025

ALPHA.S)- Dorzagliatin(18)was developed by Hua Medicine as a treatment for diabetic kidney disease(DKD), type1diabetes mellitus(T1DM), and type2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). 2] Dorzagliatin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03173391 (Long-term Efficacy and Safety of HMS5552 in T2DM). .-(2-METHYLPROPYL)-2-OXO-, (.ALPHA.S)-

Small Molecule

Drug Target Review

JULY 4, 2023

These therapies have broadened treatment options for patients to expand beyond the more traditional small molecule drug alternatives. ADCs have the potential to redress the poor balance between safety and efficacy seen with traditional cancer treatment options. 3D rendering of Antibody Drug Conjugate Molecules.

Small Molecule

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.

Disease

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.

Small Molecule

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. […].

Clinical Trials

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.

Small Molecule

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.

Drug Development

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 19, 2021

This milestone supports the transition of Aptorum Group to a clinical-stage company and reflects the potential of our scientific rigor and novel approach of our products. We are dedicated to delivering novel therapeutics in the field of growing unmet medical needs of infections starting with Staphylococcus aureus.”. About ALS-4.

Small Molecule

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.

Small Molecule

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.

Clinical Trials

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

Therapies

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.

Small Molecule

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.

Treatment

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.,

Clinical Trials

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.

Treatment

The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phase III clinical trial programme initiated for investigational medicine fenebrutinib, designed to be a highly selective and reversible Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS). Roche’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Product Development. “In

Clinical Trials