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A Nature Materials study describes mRNA-loaded LNPs that reprogram tumor-associated macrophages into Claudin18.2-targeting CAR macrophages. The lipid formulation also promotes TREM2 internalization and degradation, reshaping immune responses. The original abstract reports tumor suppression and longer survival with PD-1 blockade in mice, plus ex vivo patient-sample findings. These findings do not demonstrate clinical efficacy in treated patients.
A Frontiers in Pharmacology review compares direct MCL-1 inhibition with approaches that reduce its abundance, including transcriptional interventions and targeted degradation. The original abstract highlights limited single-agent activity and cardiac safety concerns with inhibitors, while positioning degradation as an unvalidated clinical strategy. Biomarker-guided combinations and dynamic BH3 profiling are discussed; this review does not report a new clinical trial.
Evommune licensed EVO570, formerly HC118, from Hinova for development and commercialization outside Greater China. Upfront consideration totals $30 million: $20 million cash and $10 million in pre-funded warrants. Additional development, regulatory, and commercial milestones could reach approximately $1.1 billion, plus royalties. Phase 1 was expected to begin shortly; the announcement does not establish human efficacy.
A Journal of Medicinal Chemistry perspective examines DCAF16-recruiting degraders, including recruiting motifs, structure–activity relationships, and structural design principles. The original abstract discusses bifunctional and monovalent approaches and highlights movement of programs such as PLX-61639 and AMX-883 toward clinical evaluation. This is a medicinal chemistry synthesis, not a new comparative clinical trial or proof of superiority.
Amphista announced an ASH oral presentation on AMX-883-mediated BRD9 degradation, describing disruption of hematopoietic transcriptional programs, myeloid differentiation, and reduced leukemic stem-cell frequency in experimental work. A separate abstract outlines the ongoing Phase 1 BRAMLIE study in AML and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome. The announcement does not establish clinical efficacy for AMX-883.
Nurix announced updated Phase 1a/1b findings for its oral BTK degrader bexobrutideg (NX-5948) in relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL. The ASH presentation will include patients previously exposed to covalent BTK inhibitors and data at the recommended Phase 2 dose of 600 mg once daily. The release describes durable activity without providing numerical response rates.
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A PNAS study reports RHV, a tetravalent bispecific protein designed to internalize and lysosomally degrade VCAM-1 and VEGFR on pathological vessels. The original abstract describes activity in mouse choroidal neovascularization models, including efficacy comparable to aflibercept at one-quarter of the molar dose. This is preclinical extracellular receptor degradation, distinct from an intracellular small-molecule PROTAC.
Arvinas announced an ASH poster on preliminary Phase 1 findings for oral BCL6 degrader ARV-393, also called zaloblideg, in relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The December 14 presentation will cover safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy in T-cell lymphomas. The announcement itself does not provide numerical response results.
Nurix said Sanofi will stop the first-in-human Phase 1 trial of oral STAT6 degrader SAR448272 and end the program. Nurix no longer expects future milestone payments or royalties from this asset, while other licensed programs remain eligible for such payments. The November 3 announcement did not disclose the reason for discontinuation.
PAQ Therapeutics plans to present the first clinical findings for selective KRAS G12D degrader PT0253 at ENA 2026 in Barcelona on November 20. The oral presentation will draw on an ongoing Phase 1 study in advanced solid tumors; a separate poster covers preclinical work. The announcement did not disclose quantitative efficacy results.
Arvinas said it will prioritize a Phase 1b study of its LRRK2 degrader ARV-102 in progressive supranuclear palsy in the European Union and United Kingdom. Trial applications and regulatory authorization remain pending. The company continues discussions with US and Japanese regulators, while the US investigational new drug application remains on hold.
C4 Therapeutics described a DNA-encoded library that incorporates its cereblon-binding ligand collection for target-first molecular glue discovery. The company reported known and novel VAV1 degrader hits as platform validation, while stating that it would not advance VAV1 without a partner. This is a discovery-platform update, not the clinical entry of a new drug candidate.
