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Evaluation of Systemic and Brain Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Repurposing Metformin Using Intravenous Bolus Administration [Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine]

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Yet, the absence of established systemic and brain pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters at relevant pre-clinical doses presents a significant knowledge gap. Our findings emphasize the importance of metformin dose selection based on pharmacokinetic parameters for pre-clinical pharmacological studies.

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The Potential of Cannabichromene (CBC) as a Therapeutic Agent [Minireview]

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There is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants to treat a variety of diseases, and one of the most commonly used medicinal plants globally is Cannabis sativa. In this review, we will examine what is currently known about CBC with regards to pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and receptor profile.

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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

As our understanding of the underlying biology of disease grows more sophisticated, emerging therapies operate on increasingly complex biopathological systems and mechanisms. Monitoring biomarkers can help assess changes in a disease, its level of expression, or the extent of its progression.

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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.

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The elucidation of species-specific receptor pharmacology: a case study using subtype selective para- and meta-carborane estrogen receptor agonists [Endocrine and Diabetes]

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Furthermore, we evaluated the in vivo pharmacokinetics of the analogs following single dose IV and oral administration. Surprisingly, and at odds with their pharmacokinetic and in vitro human activity data, most analogs potently induced uterotrophic effects in estrogen-naïve female mice.

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Hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine metabolism and drug-drug interactions [Minireview]

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Awareness of drug interactions involving opioids is critical for patient treatment as they are common therapeutics used in numerous care settings including both chronic and disease related pain. Not only do opioids have narrow therapeutic indexes and are extensively used, but they have the potential to cause severe toxicity.

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First-in-Human Phase 1 Randomized Trial with the Anti-CD40 Monoclonal Antibody KPL-404: Safety, Tolerability, Receptor Occupancy, and Suppression of T-Cell-Dependent Antibody Response [Inflammation, Immunopharmacology, and Asthma]

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Blockade of the cluster of differentiation 40 (CD40)-CD40L interaction has potential for treating autoimmune diseases and preventing graft rejection. Nonlinear dose-dependent changes in various pharmacokinetic parameters were identified following the range of IV doses. There were no dose-limiting or dose-related safety findings.