All Drug Targets articles – Page 10
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WebinarEarly De-Risking: In Vitro Safety Strategies for Pre-IND Success
Safety data is no longer just a regulatory checkbox - it’s a strategic advantage. Discover how in vitro and computational tools reduce the reliance on animal testing and support smarter, earlier decision-making in drug discovery.
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NewsSmall molecule therapy improves islet transplant success in diabetes
A study from Weill Cornell Medicine shows that pre-treating pancreatic islet cells with a small molecule cocktail significantly improves survival after transplantation in type 1 diabetes models. The approach could help make donor cells go further and transplants more efficient.
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NewsVirtual cell model rankings just got a major upgrade
Shift Bioscience has published a new study introducing enhanced metrics and baselines for evaluating virtual cell models - boosting gene target discovery and accelerating its rejuvenation therapeutics pipeline.
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FGF19 hormone could be the key to new obesity treatments
A hormone produced in the gut, FGF19, has been shown to act directly on the brain to boost energy expenditure, burn fat and improve blood sugar control in obese mice - offering a potential route for developing new obesity therapies.
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NewsDisabling the SETD1B enzyme halts leukaemia cell growth
Japanese researchers have identified the epigenetic enzyme SETD1B as a key driver of aggressive acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) – which could lead to new treatment strategies targeting the cancer’s underlying biology in the future.
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How bowel cancer beats treatment - and how AI can stop it
Scientists have developed a new AI-guided tool that predicts how bowel cancer becomes resistant to treatment – which could lead to development of new personalised therapies.
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NewsWhy PARP inhibitors fail: key role of the CST complex in BRCA1-deficient cancers
Researchers from UT Health San Antonio have identified the CST protein complex as a key driver of resistance to PARP inhibitors in BRCA1-deficient cancers – which could lead to more personalised treatments for breast, ovarian and prostate cancer patients.
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NewsNew drug combo targets colorectal cancer mutation
Dr Justin Taylor of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a promising drug combination that shrinks colorectal tumours in preclinical models.
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$250K grant fuels development of new type 1 diabetes therapy
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have received a $250,000 grant from the Critical Path Institute’s Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) to develop a novel CD22 bidentate therapeutic for type 1 diabetes to support formulation and new preclinical studies.
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NewsExperimental drug targets gene driving severe seizures in children
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are developing a targeted KCNT1 inhibitor that has shown early promise in reducing seizures in preclinical models.
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NewsNew partnership targets CNS symptoms in ultra-rare diseases
Chiesi Group and Key2Brain have signed a global license agreement to develop two blood-brain barrier-crossing enzyme replacement therapies for alpha-mannosidosis and Krabbe disease – with the aim to help patients with limited treatment options.
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ArticleRethinking antibody discovery in the age of automation
James Atwood, COO of Opentrons, shares how accessible lab automation is helping research teams tackle tighter budgets, faster timelines and complex discovery workflows.
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NewsReelin identified as key marker of cocaine-activated brain cells
Researchers at the University of Alabama have identified reelin, a glycoprotein known for its role in brain development, as a key regulator of neurons in the brain's reward centre, potentially making way for targeted therapies against cocaine use.
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NewsHow one carbon atom is changing drug development
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have found a way to improve drugs by adding just one carbon atom. This simple change could speed up drug discovery and lower costs.
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NewsExperimental peptide targets glioblastoma’s most resilient cells
An experimental peptide from Virginia Tech may offer a new way to stop glioblastoma from coming back by disrupting the cancer’s treatment-resistant core.
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ArticleNext-generation drug design: how generative AI can tackle undruggable targets
Generative AI is broadening the boundaries of what is possible in drug discovery. In this article, Murat Tunaboylu, CEO and Co-founder of Antiverse, reveals how the zeitgeist technology is enabling scientists to tackle previously undruggable targets like GPCRs and ion channels to deliver patient impact faster.
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NewsAstrocyte protein RTP801 linked to Alzheimer’s cognitive decline
A new study from the University of Barcelona’s Institute of Neurosciences has discovered a crucial role for the RTP801 protein in astrocytes, potentially making way for future therapies aimed at slowing or reversing cognitive decline.
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NewsNew investigational therapy shows promise for treating skeletal disorders
Tyra Biosciences has announced new data showing that its investigational therapy, TYRA-300, improves bone growth and corrects skeletal abnormalities in preclinical models of achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.
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NewsTargeting the clock: new drug disrupts glioblastoma stem cells
Scientists have developed a new drug, SHP1705, that targets hijacked circadian clock proteins used by glioblastoma stem cells to grow and resist treatment.
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ArticleAACR 2025: translating research into real-world impact
From first-in-human trial results to emerging AI tools and patient-focused innovations, AACR 2025 offered a clear snapshot of where cancer research is heading. Drug Target Review was on the ground in Chicago to explore the clinical data, technologies, and conversations shaping cancer drug development.