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New tRNA tech aims to rewrite rare disease treatment

Drug Target Review

The landscape of genetic medicine is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by innovative approaches that challenge the traditional, disease-specific paradigms. My transition to biotech and rare diseases was deeply personal – my son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2020. “My

Disease 80
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Exendin?4: A potential therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

The figure depicts the neuroprotective role of exendin-4 in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Due to the complex pathological processes underlying neurodegeneration, at present, there is no viable therapy available for neurodegenerative disorders.

Disease 189
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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.

Disease 52
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Regulator and Funder? FDA’s Orphan Products Grants Program awards significant funding to help move promising treatments through clinical development

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

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The Growing Trend of Patient-Led Clinical Research in Rare Disease

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

By: Juliane Mills, Senior Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease The rise of patient-led clinical research, particularly in rare disease, represents a significant shift in the clinical trial landscape. Why Is There an Increase in Patient-Led Rare Disease Research?

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How GPCR-targeting therapies are advancing the fight against inflammatory disease

Drug Target Review

In this article, Stephan Schann, Chief Scientific Officer at Domain Therapeutics , explains why this class of drug target is so useful despite the challenges they present. Yet although they are a proven drug target family with widespread utility, they remain largely underexplored for tackling inflammatory diseases.

Disease 59
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Reviewing the IDH1 Mutation‐Mediated Mechanism of Drug Resistance and Revisiting Its Overcoming Strategies

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

At present, there are few studies on the drug resistance of mIDH1 inhibitors. Currently, the FDA has granted approval for the use of the small molecule inhibitor Ivosidenib (AG-120) in the treatment of IDH1-mutated AML and cholangiocarcinoma.