Drugs Metabolic Stability Process Chemistry 
Metabolite Tales Blog
JULY 5, 2023
Metabolism of de novo-designed macrocyclic drugs approved by the FDA By Julia Shanu-Wilson To date, only 4% (67) of FDA approved drugs are macrocycles [1]. Not only this, the reduction in rotatable bonds and consequent reduction in susceptibility to metabolism is an additional benefit [4].
Metabolite Tales Blog
JULY 5, 2023
Metabolism of de novo-designed macrocyclic drugs approved by the FDA By Julia Shanu-Wilson To date, only 4% (67) of FDA approved drugs are macrocycles [1]. Previously natural products have provided the source of 80-90% of macrocyclic drugs, not surprising given that 20% of natural product derived ring systems are macrocyclic.
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