Zydus Lifesciences and CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) Lucknow are all set to develop best-in-class drug for Chronic Kidney Disease induced Osteoporosis. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 10% of the global population, posing significant health challenges. CKD causes a progressive loss of kidney function and can ultimately lead to kidney failure. One of the hallmarks of CKD is the disruption of mineral metabolism, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Those above the age of 65, particularly women, are at higher risk. Unfortunately, most of the conventional anti-osteoporosis medications are contraindicated in patients with CKD, due to the risk of worsening renal function. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop safe and effective drugs for osteoporosis that will reduce fracture risk without a deterioration of renal function.
Studies suggest that the protein Sclerostin plays a key role in the dysregulation of bone metabolism. In patients with advanced stages of CKD and osteoporosis, Sclerostin levels are observed to be high. Based on research conducted at CDRI and data from antibody-based therapies (biologics), Sclerostin has emerged as a promising drug target for treating CKD-induced osteoporosis as well as postmenopausal osteoporosis. To develop oral medication through the discovery of small molecule inhibitors of Sclerostin, a collaborative research agreement was signed by Zydus Lifesciences, Ahmedabad and Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow on September 17, 2024 at Zydus Research Centre, Ahmedabad. Under this agreement, CDRI and Zydus will jointly undertake preclinical research. Any drug candidate emerging from the efforts will be developed by Zydus for India and other markets.
Zydus Lifesciences (formerly known as Cadila Healthcare) is an India-based pharmaceutical company.
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