Vividion Therapeutics (United States)

Chemoproteomic discovery of a brain‐penetrant, covalent NLRP3 inhibitor that binds a novel allosteric pocket

Background and Purpose The NLRP3 inflammasome is an attractive therapeutic target for multiple inflammatory conditions. Although inhibitors have been developed, their chemical diversity is limited, and their properties are not ideal for brain penetrance, which is desirable for tr...