TransCon PTH, developed by Ascendis Pharma, is an investigational prodrug of PTH hormone undergoing research and development.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung condition causing scarring and stiffness, which makes breathing harder over time.

Advancing GPCR-Targeted Therapy: Tectonic Therapeutics' GEODe Platform Overcomes Discovery Challenges.

Gut-Derived Hormone Cholesin Found to Regulate Cholesterol Metabolism.

On March 22, Johnson & Johnson announced FDA approval of OPSYNVI®, their new drug for treating WHO Group 1 PAH and class II-III PAH in adults. OPSYNVI® combines macitentan and tadalafil in a single tablet.

Recently, AstraZeneca reported in detail the discovery process of the RXFP1 agonist AZD5462, currently in Phase II clinical trials, in two consecutive articles published in the top-tier journal JMC (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry).

On March 18th, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) finalized its acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics, enhancing its neuroscience investments. Karuna has stopped NASDAQ trading and is now fully owned by BMS.

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and its U.S. subsidiary SMPA announced an updated agreement on March 15th with Otsuka Pharmaceutical for the joint development of four psychiatric and neurological compounds, including ulotaront and others, amending their original September 30, 2021, partnership.

On March 14, AstraZeneca plans to buy Amolyt Pharma, a biotech firm specializing in rare endocrine disorders, enhancing its Alexion unit with the phase III drug, eneboparatide, for hypoparathyroidism treatment.

On March 20th, Idorsia, a Swiss pharma, announced FDA approval for their drug TRYVIO™ (aprocitentan) to be used alongside other antihypertensives for treating uncontrolled hypertension in adults.

On March 14, 2024, Eli Lilly unveiled a WO patent for a crystalline salt form of an FGFR3 inhibitor, likely relating to LOXO-435's structure, within the pyrimido[4,5-b]pyrazine compound class.

On March 11th, Boehringer Ingelheim partnered with Sosei Group in an exclusive deal to create and market a novel schizophrenia drug, a GPR52 agonist.