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Orphagen’s ACC therapy receives FDA rare pediatric disease status

Pharmaceutical Technology

OR-449 is a first-in-class, orally bioavailable, potent and selective small molecule antagonist of the orphan nuclear receptor steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1, NR5A1). SF-1 is an important transcription factor for adrenal gland growth and development.

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Positive Phase I results for solid dose prescription CBD medicine

Drug Discovery World

Positive Phase I results for a new solid dose prescription cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrate the tolerability and bioavailability of the drug. We now look forward to the next stage of clinical development.”

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Erasca receives fast track designation for glioblastoma therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The orally bioavailable small molecule EGFR inhibitor ERAS-801 demonstrated significant central nervous system (CNS) penetration in animal trials. This newly granted status helps Erasca to facilitate the development and review of ERAS-801, thereby accelerating the therapy’s reach to patients.

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Zerion and Insud to develop Dispersome formulations of drugs

Pharmaceutical Technology

Zerion Pharma has entered a partnership with Insud Pharma for the development and marketing of drug products using Zerion Pharma's solubility-boosting Dispersome technology. . Under the deal, Zerion will handle the development of Dispersome formulations of marketed drugs.

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FDA extends collaboration for new research into CN Bio's MPS applications

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Evidence shows that animal models currently dominating bioavailability estimates are poor predictors and human, cell-based multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS) should be investigated, CN Bio says.

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Drug developers look at innovative mechanisms to tackle dry eye syndrome

Pharmaceutical Technology

GlobalData anticipates CyclASol to be positioned as the superior cyclosporine due to its favorable tolerability profile and better bioavailability, with the potential to capture market share from other cyclosporine-based therapies.

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Grünenthal takes non-opioid pain drug resiniferatoxin into phase 3

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Among these still in development, Glenmark’s orally active GRC17536 cleared a phase 2a study in diabetic neuropathy but has bioavailability issues that have held up a phase 3 programme. The post Grünenthal takes non-opioid pain drug resiniferatoxin into phase 3 appeared first on.

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