Latest Inflammation News

Noxopharm is gearing up for a pivotal pre-IND meeting with the US FDA, enlisting global CRO Novotech to sharpen its regulatory approach for SOF-SKN, a drug targeting autoimmune skin diseases.

Noxopharm’s SOF-16 active ingredient demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory activity in patient-derived samples of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, advancing its Sofra™ platform beyond topical applications.

Mesoblast Limited posted US$30.3 million in net revenues for Ryoncil® in Q3 2026, hitting key clinical milestones and securing new technology licenses that could boost its next-generation cell therapies.

Syntara Limited has raised A$10 million through a two-tranche placement and share purchase plan, backing its Phase 2b myelofibrosis trial and multiple clinical readouts following positive FDA feedback.

Argent BioPharma secured a 48% stake in CannPal Animal Therapeutics, shipped its largest CannEpil® order to Ireland worth A$783,000, and filed a US provisional patent for its NanoBodies platform, underpinning its neuro-immune strategy and commercial growth.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has upsized a $14 million placement and launched a $2 million SPP, boosting its cash runway to around $45 million. This capital injection supports the ongoing Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis, with interim results expected in Q3 2026.

Noxopharm’s Sofra™ oligonucleotides, delivered via InhaTarget’s inhalable lipid nanoparticles, achieved a significant reduction in lung inflammation in preclinical models, broadening Sofra’s therapeutic reach and delivery versatility.

Invex Therapeutics reported promising preclinical findings on Exenatide’s effects in a human Alzheimer's disease model, alongside a steady cash position and reduced operating outflows in Q3 FY26.

Noxopharm signed a strategic MoU with Tezcat Biosciences, published major Sofra RNA research, and appointed Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, while reporting positive safety data from its HERACLES trial and improving cash flow.

Noxopharm appoints its Chief Scientific Officer Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, aiming to capitalise on recent clinical successes and expand the Sofra™ technology’s reach in autoimmune and oncology markets.

Noxopharm Limited's CEO and Managing Director Dr Gisela Mautner has resigned after four years with the company, including leading a key strategic pivot. The biotech firm plans to announce her successor shortly.

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB, Nasdaq:MESO) has received FDA Investigational New Drug clearance to initiate a pivotal clinical trial of its cell therapy Ryoncil in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, aiming to address inflammation-driven disease progression.