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IL-6 inhibitor

22h
Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone Before and After Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=76, Completed, University of Chicago | Active, not recruiting --> Completed | Trial completion date: Dec 2026 --> Mar 2026
Trial completion • Trial completion date
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lenalidomide • carfilzomib • dexamethasone injection
2d
Pregonda: A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of RO7497372 in Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=151, Active, not recruiting, Genentech, Inc. | Trial completion date: Apr 2027 --> Jan 2027 | Trial primary completion date: Feb 2027 --> Nov 2026
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
6d
New P1 trial
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pomalidomide
8d
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplasia-Related (AML-MR), With del(5q) and Double Minutes Containing Chromosomal Segment 11q24 Leading to Amplification and Expression of FLI1. (PubMed, Case Rep Hematol)
After eight years and treatment with lenalidomide with excellent clinical response, she developed progressive cytopenias and transformation to acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplasia-related (AML-MR)...The patient was treated with combination azacitidine and venetoclax and an investigational immunotherapy within a clinical trial...Our findings expand the spectrum of dmin-associated oncogenic amplifications in myeloid neoplasms and highlight FLI1 and ETS1 as recurrent targets of 11q24-derived ecDNA amplification. Recognition of such rare events underscores the importance of integrative cytogenomic profiling for uncovering novel mechanisms of leukemic transformation and potential therapeutic targets.
Journal • IO biomarker
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • SF3B1 (Splicing Factor 3b Subunit 1) • KMT2A (Lysine Methyltransferase 2A) • FLI1 (Fli-1 Proto-Oncogene ETS Transcription Factor) • ETS1 (ETS Proto-Oncogene 1) • EGR1 (Early Growth Response 1)
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TP53 mutation • SF3B1 mutation • Chr del(5q)
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Venclexta (venetoclax) • lenalidomide • azacitidine
8d
ARTEMIS - A Research Study to Look at How Ziltivekimab Works Compared to Placebo in People With a Heart Attack (clinicaltrials.gov)
P3, N=10000, Recruiting, Novo Nordisk A/S | Trial completion date: Sep 2026 --> Dec 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2026 --> Dec 2026
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
14d
Challenges of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation and CD19 Testing Following Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide for Relapsed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. (PubMed, J Med Cases)
CD19 expression may be diminished by exams using a tafasitamab-competitive-binding clone. This case highlights not only the concern of HBV reactivation, but also the diagnostic challenge due to CD19 epitope masking following tafasitamab therapy.
Journal • IO biomarker
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CD19 (CD19 Molecule)
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lenalidomide • Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix)
14d
New P2 trial
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
19d
The Multifaceted Legacy of Thalidomide: Chemistry and Biology Driving Modern Drug Design. (PubMed, ChemMedChem)
Beyond protein degradation, the diverse biological activities of thalidomide are discussed, including modulation of cytokines, angiogenesis, and immune signaling pathways. Collectively, thalidomide exemplifies how mechanistic insight, synthetic innovation and careful risk-benefit evaluation can transform a once-discarded molecule into a cornerstone of contemporary drug design.
Review • Journal
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CRBN (Cereblon)
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lenalidomide • pomalidomide • thalidomide
21d
PrecISE (Precision Interventions for Severe and/or Exacerbation-Prone Asthma) Network Study (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=950, Completed, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | N=395 --> 950
Enrollment change
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imatinib
26d
Preliminary Anti-Melanoma Activity of a Chlorogenic Acid-Based PROTAC Targeting MDM4, a Candidate Protein Identified by Proteomics. (PubMed, Foods)
These compounds incorporated the natural product CGA as the target-binding ligand, conjugated to pomalidomide (an E3 ligase-recruiting moiety) via various synthetic linkers. This study successfully applied an effective strategy for target identification and medication discovery of natural compounds. In addition, CGA-PROTAC A7 was synthesized in one step with an overall yield of 45.96%, providing a feasible route for synthesis and establishing a basis for the combination of natural product polyphenols with PROTAC technology.
Journal
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MDM4 (The mouse double minute 4) • CDKN1A (Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A)
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pomalidomide • chlorogenic acid
26d
Salvage or Second Autologous SCT in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma (2016-2026): A Decade in Review. (PubMed, Curr Oncol)
Post-ASCT2 maintenance, particularly with lenalidomide or carfilzomib-based regimens, significantly prolonged disease control in randomized and real-world studies. In the modern treatment landscape, second or salvage autologous transplantation remains a valid, safe, and effective strategy for carefully selected patients with relapsed multiple myeloma, particularly those with chemosensitive disease and prolonged initial remissions. ASCT2 should be integrated in a risk-adapted manner alongside maintenance therapy and emerging immunotherapies, serving as a durable consolidation or bridging approach rather than routine therapy for all relapsed patients.
Review • Journal
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SLC1A5 (Solute Carrier Family 1 Member 5)
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lenalidomide • carfilzomib
28d
Oncolytic bovine herpesvirus type 1 induces immune microenvironment remodeling and enhances treatment responses in multiple myeloma. (PubMed, Haematologica)
Co-treatment of BoHV-1 with either bortezomib or lenalidomide increased anti-MM cytotoxicity. Finally, BoHV-1 upregulated CD38 on both MM cells and immune effectors, thereby increasing sensitivity to the anti-CD38 daratumumab. These findings establish BoHV-1 as a promising immunovirotherapy agent, effective as a single agent and in combination strategies, by coupling direct oncolysis with broad immune remodeling of the BM microenvironment.
Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8)
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lenalidomide • bortezomib • Darzalex (daratumumab)