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Thryv Therapeutics Announces Positive Results from the WAVE 1 Proof of Concept Study in Long QT Syndrome. LQT-1213 Rapidly and Meaningfully Reduces QT Interval...
"Over the past few years, our research has continued to validate the pathogenic role of SGK-1 in rare arrhythmias. We now have the first in human evidence of the benefits of targeting this activated kinase to reduce prolonged QTc," commented Philip Sager, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Thryv Therapeutics. "With this initial safety and efficacy data in hand, clinical testing can commence in people with Congenital Long QT Syndrome Types 2 and 3, where chronic and substantial QTc prolongation can lead to lethal ventricular arrhythmias."
Alterity Therapeutics Granted New Composition of Matter Patent in Europe for Neurodegenerative Diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
“The granting of this patent is an important component of our strategy to become a leader in the development of drugs that target critical neurodegenerative diseases,” said David Stamler, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Alterity Therapeutics.
BioSig Introduces New Subscription Model for PURE EP™ Platform, Offering Quicker Access to Latest Features, Customizations
BioSig has made the move to a subscription model so that electrophysiologists and cardiology departments can access the latest features with the ability to customize the rich suite of PURE EP™ software capabilities to suit their needs.
Techdow USA and CTTQ Pharma Announce Collaboration Agreement and Launch of Fosaprepitant for Injection
Techdow USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hepalink USA Inc., and Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. (“CTTQ”), an integrated company engaged in the Development, Manufacturing and Licensing of pharmaceuticals, announced the signing of a Licensing, Supply, and Distribution agreement regarding the launch of Fosaprepitant for Injection, the therapeutic generic equivalent of EMEND® (fosaprepitant) for injection in the US market.
Cascade Biocatalysts Secures $2.6 M to Scale Enzymes for Biomanufacturing
Cascade Biocatalysts aims to use the raised funds to scale its impact from the lab bench to pilot scale and to support its initial wave of customers.
Geneseeq Gains CE Marks for NGS-based Test Kits for Solid Tumors and Hematological Cancer
These approvals signify that GeneseeqPrime™ and GeneseeqPrime™ HRD are suitable for solid tumor genomic profiling, while Hemasalus™ DNA/Hemarna™ RNA is cleared for hematological cancer genomic profiling. In addition to the CE-Marked GENESEEQ multi-cancer minimal residual disease detection (Shielding™ ULTRA MRD) and GENESEEQ multi-cancer early detection (CanScan™ MCED) kits introduced earlier this year, Geneseeq currently offers five CE-marked cancer genetic testing kits tailored for various clinical situations.
AI Therapeutics Announces Investigator Initiated Phase 2 Trial at UCSF to Study LAM-001 in Patients With Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS) Post-Lung Transplant
LAM-001 is a proprietary, investigational, inhaled formulation of sirolimus, also known as rapamycin.
3Z and biotx.ai Forge Partnership to Advance ADHD Drug Development Using AI Modelling
The partnership between 3Z and biotx.ai aims to establish a robust bridge from animal discovery studies to human clinical trials. By utilizing comprehensive AI-powered human genetics-based modelling, the involvement of the lead therapeutic targets in ADHD will be thoroughly explored.
Aegle Therapeutics Corp. Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial Administering a Novel Extracellular Vesicle Therapy
AGLE-102 is an investigational product comprised of native extracellular vesicles isolated from allogeneic stem cells using Aegle's proprietary and patented methods. The product is a composite of cell-derived nanoparticles that contain active biomolecules including proteins and nucleic acids with tissue regeneration, immunomodulation, and anti-inflammation properties.