Flow-based human tissue models show stronger T-cell activity than static cultures, with blinatumomab inducing significant B-cell killing and cytokine release. Sartorius has introduced a 96-well multi-organ tox plate for drug toxicity testing, while in vitro systems are increasingly used as new approach methodologies to complement animal models.
Research highlights ferroptosis for overcoming drug resistance in digestive cancers. A study of Fuzheng Pill identified 236 components and showed it promotes apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway.
Nurix reported new oncology preclinical data at AACR 2026 and outlined progress in its immunology degrader pipeline. The company said NX-3911 could enter an IND this year and Phase 1 data for bexobrutideg are planned this year.
New research reveals significant advances in blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, including a pTau 217 assay showing 93% agreement with amyloid PET imaging and identification of interferon gamma as a diagnostic signal linked to genetic risk. These developments address challenges in early diagnosis and monitoring while requiring substantially less plasma than previous tests.
Candel Therapeutics secured $100M royalty funding for CAN-2409 and plans a Q4 2026 BLA submission in prostate cancer. Updated NSCLC phase 2a data showed median overall survival of 25.4 months, with a phase 3 trial planned for Q2 2026.