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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Insilico Medicine's ISM6331, a small molecule inhibitor designed by its AI platform, has received FDA Fast Track Designation for treating advanced mesothelioma. This marks the first time an AI-designed, non-covalent pan-TEAD inhibitor has reached this regulatory milestone, with initial clinical data expected in October 2026.
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