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Non‐Hydroxamate Inhibitors of IspC Enzyme in the MEP Pathway: Structural Insights and Drug Development Potential

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

The findings underscore the promise of these novel inhibitors in overcoming pharmacokinetic and toxicity challenges, offering new directions for antimicrobial and herbicidal drug development. This has led to increased interest in non-hydroxamate inhibitors.

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The Different Phases of Clinical Trials

Quanticate

The development of investigational new drugs (INDs) involves performing clinical trials (or studies) to assess the safety and efficacy of the IND in humans. These trials are usually classified into 4 phases of development (Phase 1 to 4), with each potentially lasting for several years.

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The evolution of AI in drug discovery: learning from history’s mistakes (Part 2)

Drug Target Review

Promising areas for AI implementation When discussing the most transformative AI applications in drug discovery, Sujeegar identifies a particularly ambitious goal: developing AI models that can simulate human pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) using only preliminary laboratory data.

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Clinical trial suggests ALS drug effective for treating spinal cord injuries

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

A small clinical trial with a pharmacokinetic sub-study, led by a world-renowned pharmacologist at the University of Houston, has demonstrated the promising effectiveness of the drug Riluzole for improving functionality in people with acute spinal cord injuries (SCI) if the drug is taken within 12 hours post-injury.

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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

A surrogate endpoint is a marker used in clinical trials as a substitute for a direct clinical outcome. Diagnostic biomarkers typically confirm or establish a diagnosis and are often used in selecting patient populations for clinical trials.

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Understanding the Regulatory Environment in Japan for Generic Drug Development

Drug Patent Watch

Types of Drug Applications The PMDA accepts three main types of drug applications: Investigational New Drug (IND) : Required for conducting clinical trials in Japan. Challenges and Opportunities Ethnic Bridging : Japan has historically required clinical trials to be conducted within the country to account for ethnic differences.

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Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Toxicokinetics Demystified

Alta Sciences

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Toxicokinetics Demystified pmjackson Wed, 01/31/2024 - 14:55 Understanding the effects of a drug, and how it interacts with the body, and vice versa, is critical to ensure it is safe for human use. This is where pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD) , and toxicokinetic (TK) analyses step in.