NodThera Looks To Compete In Long-Awaited Inflammasome Field With Parkinson’s Therapy

Will Face Competition From Roche

NodThera is a pioneer in the field of NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors, and after overcoming drug development setbacks, believes it can compete in a field alongside rivals such as Roche, Novartis and Novo Nordisk.

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NodThera has chosen Parkinson's disease to be its first target with NT-0796. • Source: Shutterstock

After years of slow progress, companies working in the field of NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors are hoping to soon finally realize the promise of the novel drug class.

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