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Synthesis and Investigation of Peptide–Drug Conjugates Comprising Camptothecin and a Human Protein‐Derived Cell‐Penetrating Peptide

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

Peptidedrug conjugates (PDCs) were produced by combining a cancer selective cell-penetrating peptide (PDIP) with camptothecin (CPT). The PDCs crossed membranes and cleavable PDCs killed melanoma cells with nanomolar potency. ABSTRACT Drug targeting strategies, such as peptidedrug conjugates (PDCs), have arisen to combat the issue of off-target toxicity that is commonly associated with chemotherapeutic small molecule drugs.

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Global trust in science remains strong

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A global survey spanning 68 countries reveals that public trust in scientists is still high. A team of 241 researchers conducted the largest post-pandemic study of trust in science, societal expectations and public views on research priorities.

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Ketamine Use Is on the Rise in U.S.

Drugs.com

MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2025 -- Many more Americans are turning to ketamine for kicks, a new study reports.Recreational use of the anesthetic drug among U.S. adults increased 40% between 2021 and 2022, researchers say.That follows a nearly 82% increase in.

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In chimpanzees, peeing is contagious

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study has described a phenomenon researchers refer to as 'contagious urinations.' The study in 20 captive chimpanzees living at the Kumamoto Sanctuary in Japan shows that, when one chimp pees, others are more likely to follow.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Knowledgebase‐Driven Exploration and Experimental Verification of Simvastatin's Inhibitory Impact on P2X7/NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

A depression database was first constructed, and simvastatin was used as an input to predict potential targets using machine/deep learning methods. Interestingly, the P2X7/NLRP3 pathway was predicted as a potential target for simvastatin. Subsequent Animal experiment's results confirmed this predict. ABSTRACT Depression is a mental health disorder and is the fourth most prevalent disease.

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Is Your Protein Powder Safe? Report Reveals High Heavy Metal Levels

Drugs.com

MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2025 -- It turns out, your protein powder might not be as healthy as you think.A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals that popular protein powders -- especially plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored varieties --.

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Key Benefits of Outsourcing Submission Content Development to Regulatory Affairs Consultants

DS in Pharmatics

In 2023, a small pharmaceutical company faced a critical Refusal-to-File (RTF) decision from the FDA for their New Drug Application (NDA). The letter outlined numerous deficiencies, including incomplete stability data, poorly organized information, and inconsistencies in the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) section.

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The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD)

Alta Sciences

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 22:06 Image CPDD_GettyImages-1047897858.

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The Hidden Pitfalls of Searching Drug Patents on Google Patents

Drug Patent Watch

The Hidden Pitfalls of Searching Drug Patents: What You Need to Know As a professional in the pharmaceutical industry, you're likely no stranger to the importance of staying on top of the latest patent developments. But have you ever stopped to think about the potential pitfalls of searching for drug patents on Google Patents? At first glance, Google Patents may seem like a convenient and user-friendly resource for searching patent data.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Contract Pharma

Alta Sciences

Contract Pharma iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 22:30 Image Contract_Pharma_GettyImages-624289078.

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Preparing for Salesforce Spring ’25 Release Updates: LWC & Flow Updates

Perficient: Drug Development

As Salesforce prepares to roll out its Spring ’25 release, its vital to stay ahead of the curve. These updates bring new features, enhanced security, and changes that may impact existing configurations. By proactively testing and preparing your Salesforce org, you can ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions. Below, we outline preparation tips and key updates to help you get ready.

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17th Annual Outsourcing in Clinical Trials New England (OCT NE)

Alta Sciences

17th Annual Outsourcing in Clinical Trials New England (OCT NE) iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 22:43 Image OCT New_England.

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Preparing for Salesforce Spring 25 Release Updates: Apex Updates

Perficient: Drug Development

Salesforce enforces release updates during each major release cycle, which may alter the behavior of specific features or products. To ensure smooth operations, it’s essential to prepare by testing these updates in a sandbox environment before they are automatically enabled in your production environment starting January 2025. Image Source: Salesforce Preparation Steps Test in Sandbox First Enable release updates in a sandbox to identify potential impacts on your system or workflows.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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CNS Summit

Alta Sciences

CNS Summit iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 22:56 Image CNS_Summit_boston-harbor_0.

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Preparing for Salesforce Release Updates in Spring ’25: Integration Updates

Perficient: Drug Development

Salesforce introduces release updates in every cycle, which may modify how specific features or products behave. To ensure a smooth transition, its crucial to test these updates in a sandbox environment before they are activated in your production system. This is especially important as these updates will take effect from January 2025. Steps to Prepare Use a Sandbox for Testing: Enable updates in a sandbox environment to evaluate their impact on your systems and processes before deploying them l

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46th Annual Meeting American College of Toxicology (ACT)

Alta Sciences

46th Annual Meeting American College of Toxicology (ACT) iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 22:57 Image ACT_GettyImages-950039088.

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Preparing for Salesforce Spring ’25 Release Updates: Miscellaneous Updates

Perficient: Drug Development

The Salesforce Spring ’25 release is just around the corner, bringing a mix of exciting new features, critical updates, and changes designed to enhance the platforms usability and security. However, with each new release comes the responsibility of preparation, ensuring that your Salesforce environment remains seamless and efficient. Whether you’re a developer, admin, or end user, staying informed and proactive is key to leveraging these updates to their full potential.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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17th Minipig Research Forum (MRF)

Alta Sciences

17th Minipig Research Forum (MRF) iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 20:10 Image MRF_.

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FDA Recommends Disclosure of Plant Source in Draft Guidance on Labeling Plant-Based Alternatives

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Sophia R. Gaulkin & Ritte van Laack Readers of this blog likely are familiar with the ongoing, often contentious battle over the labeling of plant-based foods (see, e.g., here , here , and here ). Nearly two years after FDA issued draft guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements , on January 6, 2025, FDA released draft guidance document on plant-based labeling, Labeling Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods.

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BIO International Convention

Alta Sciences

BIO International Convention iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:26 Image BIO_USA.

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Proactive Health Plan Advocacy: How Anticipating Member Needs Benefits Everyone

Perficient: Drug Development

As noted by Bridget Van Kralingen, a senior vice president at IBM, The last best experience that anyone has anywhere becomes the minimum expectation for the experience they want everywhere. Our team often calls this the Amazon effect, because todays consumers expect the easy, intuitive experience they have shopping on Amazon everywhere they go on the internet including with their health insurance provider.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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CPHI Americas

Alta Sciences

CPHI Americas iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:27 Image CPHI_NA_Pennsylvania_Convention_Center.

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Informa Connect's Patient Assistance & Access Programs (PAP)

Drug Channels

Informa Connect's Patient Assistance & Access Programs (PAP) March 18-20, 2025 | Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown PA Pre-Conference Workshops on March 17, 2025 Drug Channels readers save 10% on their registration with code 25DC10 When it comes to patient affordability, its difficult to imagine a more complex time for our industry. Navigating policy updates, disarming AFPs, considering compliance risks There are countless barriers to medication access and it remains our responsibility as an in

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CYTO

Alta Sciences

CYTO iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:33 Image CYTO_denver.

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FDA’s Project Optimus: A new era in oncology drug dosing

Drug Target Review

The oncology drug development landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by the deployment of targeted therapies in precision medicine and regulatory initiatives like the FDAs Project Optimus. These advances are reshaping how pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies approach clinical trial design, with a focus on patient-centric dosing strategies. This article explores how innovations in precision medicine are reshaping clinical trials, followed by a discussion on Project Optimus and its impact on

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Swiss Biotech Day

Alta Sciences

Swiss Biotech Day iianiro Mon, 01/20/2025 - 21:36 Image Swiss_Basel-2049167867.

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