Argobio Partners With GeneCode to Develop GDNF Mimetics

Argobio and GeneCode are teaming up to develop small molecules mimicking glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), a protein that helps nerve cells survive, for the treatment of Parkinson’s and other diseases. The collaboration builds on previous work by researchers at GeneCode, who together with Mart Saarma, PhD,…

AskBio Acquires BNB and Gene Therapy Now in Parkinson’s Trials

Brain Neurotherapy Bio (BNB) has joined with Asklepios BioPharmaceutical (AskBio), a merger aiming to expand a gene therapy program for progressive neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and multiple system atrophy (MSA), a form of atypical parkinsonism. “I’m pleased to welcome the Brain Neurotherapy Bio team to AskBio,” Sheila…

Protein That Increases Dopamine Release Could Become Parkinson’s Therapy, Study Reports

Administering a naturally occurring protein directly to the brains of rats increased the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine going to the animals’ nerve cells, suggesting it could be a way to treat Parkinson’s, a study reports. The findings further demonstrate the MANF protein’s potential to treat Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative disorders, according…