Latest Neurodegenerative Disease News

Invex Therapeutics has broadened its collaboration with Tessara Therapeutics to explore Exenatide’s potential in Alzheimer’s disease, while successfully renewing key orphan drug designations in Europe and the US.

Neurizon Therapeutics has received positive feedback from the FDA on its plan to resolve the clinical hold on its ALS drug candidate NUZ-001, with key preclinical studies completed ahead of schedule. The company aims to resume clinical trials in late 2025.

Neurizon Therapeutics has inked a pivotal global licensing deal with Elanco Animal Health, unlocking critical intellectual property and data to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its lead drug candidate NUZ-001 for neurodegenerative diseases including ALS.

Neurizon Therapeutics reveals that its lead drug candidate NUZ-001 and its metabolite effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier and reverse pathological protein aggregation linked to ALS, marking a critical step forward in neurodegenerative disease treatment.

Syntara Limited has unveiled encouraging interim Phase 2a data for SNT-5505, an add-on therapy targeting myelofibrosis patients with suboptimal response to ruxolitinib. The data highlight meaningful symptom relief and spleen volume reduction, positioning the drug as a potential game-changer in a challenging treatment landscape.

Syntara Limited is set to reveal fresh interim results from its Phase 2 trial of SNT-5505, targeting myelofibrosis, during an investor webinar ahead of a major European hematology conference.

Alterity Therapeutics is set to present compelling Phase 2 clinical trial results for ATH434 at the 2025 International Multiple System Atrophy Congress, highlighting slowed disease progression and biomarker engagement in MSA patients.

Neurizon Therapeutics has announced the successful completion of its Open-Label Extension study for NUZ-001 in ALS, revealing significant survival benefits and strong tolerability. The company is on track to release top-line results in Q3 2025 and advance to a pivotal Phase 2/3 trial.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured FDA Fast Track designation for ATH434, its lead candidate for treating Multiple System Atrophy, potentially speeding up regulatory review and bringing hope to patients with this rare neurodegenerative disorder.

Alterity Therapeutics reports compelling Phase 2 clinical trial results for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy, alongside a significant capital raise strengthening its financial position for upcoming regulatory milestones.

Neurizon Therapeutics reported a sharp rise in half-year losses to $7.28 million but marked significant progress with its lead drug NUZ-001 entering a major ALS clinical trial and securing critical regulatory designations.

Neurizon Therapeutics received FDA guidance on its IND application for NUZ-001, with a single request for additional animal exposure data but no safety concerns flagged. The company is actively addressing the FDA’s request while evaluating impacts on its ALS trial timeline.