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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

As our understanding of the underlying biology of disease grows more sophisticated, emerging therapies operate on increasingly complex biopathological systems and mechanisms. Monitoring biomarkers can help assess changes in a disease, its level of expression, or the extent of its progression.

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Automated red blood cell exchange: bridging treatment gaps in sickle cell disease care

Drug Target Review

Despite recent advances in gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) , automated red blood cell exchange (aRBCX) remains a cornerstone therapy that plays a vital yet underutilised role in managing complications and enhancing quality of life for millions living with this devastating condition worldwide.

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Nerandomilast

New Drug Approvals

Safety: Diarrhea was the most frequent adverse event, but serious adverse events were balanced across treatment groups. Progressive Fibrosing ILDs: Nerandomilast is also being investigated in other progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) beyond IPF. SCHEME 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-D6)  1.57–1.84 Hz, 2H), 2.10–2.21

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Rilzabrutinib Cuts Flares in IgG4-Related Disease; Fast Track Granted in US

The Pharma Data

The results come from a open-label, proof-of-concept, Phase 2 study (NCT04520451) and highlight rilzabrutinib’s potential as a disease-changing treatment option for a condition that currently has limited and non-specific treatment options and involves substantial patient suffering due to its chronic and progressive course.

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Biogen Advances Investigational SMA Therapy to Registrational Trials After Positive Phase 1 Data

The Pharma Data

Designed using the same fundamental mechanism as Biogen’s approved SMA treatment SPINRAZA (nusinersen), salanersen represents a next-generation approach aimed at greater potency and less frequent dosing—potentially requiring only once-yearly administration.

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Merck’s WINREVAIR Succeeds in Phase 3 Trial for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

The Pharma Data

These findings represent a pivotal advancement in the treatment of this rare, progressive, and life-threatening disease. Participants were classified as WHO Group 1 PAH, functional class (FC) II or III, indicating moderate to severe disease at either intermediate or high risk of clinical deterioration.

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Future-proofing drug development with GenAI

Drug Target Review

Given macro healthcare influences (eg, economic uncertainty, environmental changes) and the numerous available treatments for major diseases, drug developers may need to reassess their therapeutic strategies. These models can help uncover subtle patterns and correlations that may not otherwise be evident. Preclinical advantage.