July’s Molecules on the Move

To choose Molecules of the Month for June, our team reviewed hundreds of molecules from thousands of papers, press releases, conference presentations, and other sources. In this article, you'll find a curated selection of over 60 additional molecules from June that piqued our interest, along with highlights of some of our favorites and explanations of why they're worth keeping an eye on.

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.

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.

In April 2024, there were promising examples of drug repurposing, significant clinical and regulatory milestones for therapies aimed at rare and pediatric diseases, the initiation of a rolling NDA submission for suzetrigine, substantial billion-dollar acquisitions, and positive trial results were reported for both a D1/D5 receptor agonist and a PARP1 inhibitor. However, the industry also had setbacks as demonstrated by the failed clinical trials for an MNK inhibitor and an NMDA receptor modulator. In case you missed anything, here’s a recap of the most notable news highlights from April 2024!