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.

Drugs

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

Targeted Protein Degradation

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

New Drug Approvals

JUNE 25, 2025

Consequently, a GK activator may provide therapeutic treatment for NIDDM and associated complications, inter alia, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance syndrome, hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, and obesity. Frequent use of these drugs may lead to weight gain and may induce edema and anemia. (E) For example, U.S.

Small Molecule

Drug Target Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This targeted enhancement not only boosts the body’s natural mechanisms but also holds promise for developing novel treatments in immunology, where modulating immune responses can lead to more effective and durable therapeutic outcomes. Immune-mediated inflammatory disease therapeutics: past, present and future.

Disease

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] Monoisotopic: 482.1594906 Chemical FormulaC 27 H 28 ClFN 2 OS CAS No. 321839-75-2 Molecular Weight 519.50 1] It is taken by mouth. [1] The Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) (FIG.

FDA

Drug Patent Watch

JANUARY 13, 2025

As we delve into the intricate world of biosimilar market dynamics, we’ll explore how these complex molecules are reshaping treatment paradigms across diverse patient populations. Let’s explore how biosimilars are reshaping treatment paradigms across different therapeutic areas. from 2020 to 2025[1]. .”

Biosimilars

Alta Sciences

APRIL 24, 2025

In preclinical studies , the same effects that make GLP-1 receptor agonists (RA) effective treatments for appetite suppression and weight loss, can often become obstaclescomplicating the evaluation of toxicological outcomes during preclinical development. Download a copy of this GLP-1 RA case 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

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

JANUARY 29, 2024

sPLA 2 inhibitors have been developed for the treatment of inflammatory and other conditions such as cardiovascular disease, arteriosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. The three-dimensional structures presented in this review have been published by various research groups and have been deposited in the Protein Data Bank.

Small Molecule

Covalent Modifiers

JULY 25, 2024

We have integrated structural and quantitative proteomics with biochemical assays to decipher the mode of action of covalent USP30 inhibition by a small molecule containing a cyanopyrrolidine reactive group, USP30-I-1.

Biochemical Assays

ASPET

JULY 13, 2023

Dynasore and dyngo-4a, small molecules developed to inhibit the GTPase activity of classic dynamins DNM1, DNM2 and DNM3, but not mdivi-1, a specific inhibitor of DNM1L, protect corneal epithelial cells exposed to the oxidant tert-butyl hydroperoxide (tBHP).

Small Molecule

Metabolite Tales Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

Metabolism of 2022 FDA approved small molecule drugs part 2 Mixing it Up By Julia Shanu-Wilson In Part 1 of this topic we looked at metabolism of the small molecule drugs approved by the FDA in 2022 that were mediated by CYP3A4. Oxidation of adagrasib occurs on the methylpyrrolidine group 4.

Small Molecule

Metabolite Tales Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Metabolism of 2023 FDA Approved Small Molecules – PART 1 By Julia Shanu-Wilson 2023 was a fruitful year for drug approvals by the FDA, with a crop of 34 small molecules out of a total of 55 new drugs [1]. Enzymes involved include CYP1A2, CYP2C8, CYP3A4, CYP4F2, and aldehyde oxidase (AOX).

Small Molecule

ASPET

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Supramolecular nanostructured based delivery systems are emerging as a meaningful approach in treatment of cancer, offering controlled drug release and improved therapeutic efficacy. Different SNs approaches and recent literature reviews on peptide delivery are also presented to the readers.

Therapies

The Pharma Data

JULY 29, 2021

Loxo Oncology at Lilly, a research and development group of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), and Kumquat Biosciences today announced an exclusive collaboration focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of potential novel small molecules that stimulate tumor-specific immune responses.

Small Molecule

Drug Target Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

4 Another related and well described non-oncogene resistance mechanism is the histological transformation of EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to small-cell lung cancer upon treatment with an EGFR inhibitor. This orally available small molecule binds to the bromodomain of CBP/p300 in a highly specific manner.

Small Molecule

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

JUNE 7, 2023

In the present study, we got the SIRT7 protein structure from Alpha Fold2 Database and performed structure-based virtual screening to develop specific SIRT7 inhibitors using the SIRT7 inhibitor 97,491 interaction mechanism. In our study, we demonstrated that targeting SIRT7 may offer novel therapeutic options for cancer treatment.

Small Molecule

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

MAY 11, 2023

Abstract Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) has emerged as a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. In discovery of novel small molecules that interfere PCSK9/LDLR protein–protein interaction (PPI), structural modification was performed based on our previously derived compounds.

Small Molecule

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

Drug Target Review

JULY 12, 2023

Molecular-level biochemical assays like transcriptomics, genomics and proteomics have emerged as valuable tools for identifying potential targets in cancer treatment through deep cyclic inhibition (DCI). How does the DCI mechanism compare to the design of other drugs for cancer treatment?

Biochemical Assays

DrugBank

MAY 22, 2024

In the dynamic world of drug discovery, the notion of "undruggable" targets presents both a significant challenge and an intriguing frontier for researchers and pharmaceutical companies. Many cancer treatments target DNA, but often these can cause collateral damage, leading to severe side effects.

Small Molecule

Drug Target Review

AUGUST 25, 2023

What makes RRx-001 a first-in-class hypoxia-activated therapeutic, and how does its dual mechanism of action differ from traditional cancer treatments? Most, if not all, traditional cancer treatments are single minded.

Small Molecule

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Presentations to highlight the OBI-833 Phase 1 clinical study results in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the dose escalation cohort. These results will be presented by the lead investigators of OBI Pharma’s novel anti-Globo H therapeutic cancer vaccine, OBI-833. ” Presentation number: 397P / Poster: ID 680.

Vaccine

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for SLV213 for the treatment of COVID-19 and has dosed the first subjects in a Phase 1 clinical study. SLV213 is a novel, orally available, small molecule antiviral drug candidate that inhibits human host cell cysteine proteases to block viral entry.

Treatment

The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 26, 2020

(Nasdaq: ARDS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel anti-infective therapies to treat life-threatening infections, today announced the Company will present at the ROTH Capital Partners 2020 MedTech Innovation Forum on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. About Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Pharmaceuticals

The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

New data further reinforce OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) as a highly effective treatment option offering a favourable and consistent benefit:risk profile, with high treatment persistence and adherence. Initiation of Phase IIIb OCREVUS higher dose clinical trial programme and Phase IV study evaluating OCREVUS in minority populations.

Clinical Trials

The Pharma Data

APRIL 11, 2023

Bayer is progressing novel research around its prostate cancer treatment darolutamide. The presentation highlights the synergistic anti-cancer effects of a PSMA (prostate-specific membrane antigen)-actinium-225 conjugate in combination with darolutamide in preclinical prostate cancer models.

Research

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. (Chipscreen Biosciences, Stock Symbol: 688321.SH

Clinical Trials

The Pharma Data

APRIL 6, 2021

Bayer will present new research across its oncology portfolio at the virtual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2021 , taking place over two weeks on April 10-15 and May 17-21, 2021. This includes preclinical data on darolutamide analyzing the impact of androgen stimulation and darolutamide treatment.

Research

Alta Sciences

APRIL 17, 2024

Five Promising Treatment Areas in Early-Phase Drug Development in 2024 aasimakopoulos Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:52 Early-phase drug development is an ever-changing landscape, as emerging science leads to new promising areas of research for the treatment of human health issues.

Drug Development

The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The data is being presented today in oral presentations at the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. The new data presented today strengthen our conviction that SY-1425 has the potential to become the foundation of care for all RARA-positive patients,” said David A. Chief Medical Officer of Syros.

Clinical Trials

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 13, 2021

These Phase 2 results strongly support the continued development of dexpramipexole as a potential first-in-class oral agent for the treatment of eosinophilic asthma,” said Michael Bozik, M.D., Knopp expects to present results of the trial at a forthcoming medical meeting. Measuring Eosinophils to Make Treatment Decisions in Asthma.

Trials

Nvidia Developer: Drug Discovery

DECEMBER 19, 2023

HiFi-NN results compared to SoTA models in Enzyme Functional Annotation on the price-149 enzyme benchmarking dataset Developed in collaboration with advisors Noelia Ferruz and Kevin Yang, HiFi-NN was accepted by NeurIPS, a prestigious AI conference, for presentation at their Machine Learning for Structural Biology workshop in December 2023.

Science

The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 15, 2020

However, natural product drug discovery presents several challenges that have reduced industry interest, including the inability to identify and isolate novel bioactive molecules responsible for a desired effect. Natural products have yielded numerous landmark drugs including aspirin, metformin, morphine and quinine.

Small Molecule

The Pharma Data

MAY 16, 2022

AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that 27 abstracts across its gastroenterology portfolio will be presented at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Annual Meeting, May 21-24, 2022, in San Diego and virtually. “We are proud to present data on a range of digestive conditions across our portfolio and pipeline. .

Disease