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Synthesis and Investigation of Peptide–Drug Conjugates Comprising Camptothecin and a Human Protein‐Derived Cell‐Penetrating Peptide

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

ABSTRACT Drug targeting strategies, such as peptidedrug conjugates (PDCs), have arisen to combat the issue of off-target toxicity that is commonly associated with chemotherapeutic small molecule drugs.

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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. Safety biomarkers account for adverse effects of a therapy under study. There are several types of biomarkers to consider.

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Unlocking Undruggable Targets: Shifting Paradigms in Modern Drug Discovery

DrugBank

One approach is to look beyond the traditional drug molecule. Researchers are experimenting with biologics—larger biological molecules that can do things small molecules can't, like targeting larger, more complex structures on cell surfaces or even inside cells.

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Sentiment & Themes Emerging From JPM 2024

LifeSciVC

These are incredible forecasts and CAGRs, which if we assume directionally correct, rely not only on steady growth for approved therapies but also a substantial success rate of, and continued investment in, the development pipeline. Small molecule GLP1s?

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From siloed data to breakthroughs: multimodal AI in drug discovery

Drug Target Review

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.

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The power of combinations in blood cancers

Drug Target Review

2 It is this complexity that necessitates powerful, targeted combination therapies. 4, 5 More recently, new combination regimens have emerged that incorporate targeted therapies to treat a variety of blood cancers, including multiple myeloma (MM), chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and acute myelogenous leukaemia (AML).

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Bayer Expands Collaboration with Tsinghua University to Boost Pharma R&D in China

The Pharma Data

To date, more than 70 joint research projects have been initiated, and over 10 co-authored publications have appeared in top-tier international academic journals. Oncology remains a core priority, reflecting the rising global burden of cancer and the need for more effective, targeted therapies.