July 2022 Molecules of the Month Runners-Up

The team reviews hundreds of compounds from thousands of papers, press releases, and other sources each month to select candidates for Molecules of the Month. Here we have compiled a table of >70 additional molecules that were of interest in January 2024 along with highlights from some of our favorites, including molecules targeting SOS1, NLRP3, SMARCA2, and more.

In case you missed anything while you were away on summer holiday, here’s a recap of six notable deals from July to get you up to speed.

In case you missed August’s business news, here’s a quick recap of five headlines, including an acquisition, three funding rounds, and a notable company closure.

Our October patent highlights cover a diverse array of drug discovery IP disclosures. From piperidine-based USP19 inhibitors and small molecule GIPR antagonists for obesity to KCC2 potentiators for epilepsy, the month delivered a number of exciting IP developments. Other notable discoveries include MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitors, direct-acting influenza antivirals against a novel target, Nrf2 activators for heart failure, and a slew of Polθ inhibitors for HR-deficient cancers.

In April 2024, patent disclosures continued to highlight the swift progress in targeting key therapeutic areas. The Drug Hunter team has carefully compiled a searchable database containing over 200 patents relevant to drug discovery. This resource is enhanced with detailed annotations and highlights some of the most promising molecules and targets, such as GPR84 antagonists, brain-penetrant TYK2 inhibitors, and tricyclic urea JAK2 V617F inhibitors, among others. This compilation serves as a valuable tool for drug hunters to stay abreast of the latest trends in drug discovery.