B&A Oncomedical SAS has synthesized solute carrier family 12 member 2 (SLC12A2; NKCC1) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, schizophrenia, autistic spectrum disorders, fragile X syndrome, Rett syndrome, Down syndrome, Parkinson’s disease and temporal lobe epilepsy, among others.
Saniona AB has initiated preclinical development of SAN-2355, a potential best-in-class and new-generation Kv7.2/Kv7.3 activator for the treatment of focal onset seizures.
Scientists at Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire de Lille, INSERM and University of Lille have divulged diphenylpyrazole compounds acting as β-amyloid (Aβ) production inhibitors and autophagy marker ratio modulators reported to be useful for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Based on its analysis of a large cohort of individuals homozygous for the ε4 variant of apolipoprotein E (APOE4), a multinational team of researchers is arguing that homozygosity for APOE4 should be considered a genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease. However, not everyone agrees that the findings warrant reclassifying APOE from risk factor to causal gene. Currently, APOE4 is classified as the strongest risk factor for developing AD. Another variant, the APOE2 variant, is protective, while APOE3 is neutral.
Researchers at Biodol Therapeutics SAS, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, INSERM and Université de Strasbourg have divulged new n-heteroarylbenzamide derivatives acting as FLT3 (FLK2/STK1) inhibitors and reported to be useful for the treatment of pain.
Irlab Therapeutics AB has obtained clearance from the Swedish Medical Products Agency to initiate a phase I study of IRL-757, which is being developed as a treatment to counteract apathy in Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.
Latus Bio Inc. has launched with a focus on developing novel gene therapy candidates for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. An initial close of $54 million in series A financing will support the company.
Jiangsu Chia Tai Fenghai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has developed a new small-molecule oral compound for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, FHND-1002, which demonstrated neuronal protection in models of neurodegenerative diseases and neuron trauma.