China Pharmaceutical University has synthesized kaurane tetracyclic diterpenoid derivatives acting as NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of arthritis and skin disorders.
The ongoing controversy over patent subject matter eligibility gained new momentum via a Jan. 23 U.S. Senate hearing, during which a bipartisan pair of senators once again pushed the argument that current jurisprudence for subject matter eligibility is hampering U.S. life science companies.
Researchers from the University of Washington are seeking patent protection for systems, apparatuses, and methods for treating acute ischemic stroke with electrical stimulation from electrocorticography electrodes that calm overactive neurons in the brain in the acute phase following ischemic stroke, thereby preserving neuronal tissue and neuroplasticity.
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has described 3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-one compounds acting as thyroid-stimulating hormone (thyrotropin) receptor (TSHR) antagonists reported to be useful for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease and thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy.
Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. and Shanghai Hansoh Biomedical Co. Ltd. have synthesized fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer and achondroplasia.
Bioversys AG has described 3-(phenylsulfonyl)-[1,2,3]triazolo[1,5a]quinazolin-5(4h)-one derivatives with the ability to interact with accessory gene regulator A (AgrA) and inhibit the expression of AgrA-regulated virulence factors reported to be useful for the treatment of bacterial infections and skin inflammation.