Practical Cheminformatics

OCTOBER 8, 2024

“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” - The Wizard of Oz Introduction Recently, a few groups have proposed general-purpose large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT , Claude , and Gemini as tools for generating molecules. This idea is appealing because it doesn't require specialized software or domain-specific model training. One can provide the LLM with a relatively simple prompt like the one below, and it will respond with a list of SMILES strings.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Studying microscopic layers of dirt dug from the Tam Pa Ling cave site in northeastern Laos has provided a team of archaeologists further insights into some of the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in mainland Southeast Asia. The site, which has been studied for the past 14 years, has produced some of the earliest fossil evidence of our direct ancestors in Southeast Asia but now a new study has reconstructed the ground conditions in the cave between 52,000 and 10,000 years ago.

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Drug Discovery Today

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Researchers from the Institute of Biotechnology at the Life Sciences Center of Vilnius University – Dalia Smalakyte, Audrone Rukšenaite, Dr Giedrius Sasnauskas, Dr Giedre Tamulaitiene, and Dr Gintautas Tamulaitis – have revealed the structure of the CRISPR-Cas "protein scissors" found in bacteria and provided mechanistic details on how they function.

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Drugs.com

OCTOBER 10, 2024

THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 -- After Hurricane Helene knocked out a North Carolina production plant for a major supplier of IV fluids for U.S. hospitals, officials said the federal government is reaching out internationally to help restore supply.The.

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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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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Microbiologists found that showerheads and toothbrushes are teeming with an extremely diverse collection of viruses -- most of which have never been seen before.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotech is using what it calls ligand-siRNA conjugates to reach drug targets in the kidney, which historically have been difficult to reach with RNA therapies.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Amitriptyline, a pleiotropic tricyclic antidepressant, possesses anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite its diverse benefits, the specific effects of amitriptyline on IBD are not yet well defined. To explore this, we utilized a DSS-induced colitis model to examine the anti-inflammatory effects of amitriptyline and the underlying mechanisms by which it operates.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A new study from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill university, the University of Ottawa and the University of Zaragoza in Spain elaborates on bilingualism's role in cognition, showing increased efficiency of communication between brain regions.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In a letter to Pfizer’s board, the activist investor claimed former CEO Ian Read and CFO Frank D’Amelio were pressured to abandon a Starboard-led attempt to change the company’s direction.

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Chemical Biology and Drug Design

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of memory and other cognitive functions. The problem of this disease is even more fundamental because the available therapies only provide symptomatic relief without addressing the basic factor of the disease. This review article comprehensively summarized the recent advancement in memantine and its hybrid analogs as potential disease-modifying agents for the management of AD.

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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.

Clinical Trials

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) is a collagen receptor with tyrosine kinase activity, and its expression is enhanced in various disease conditions. Although previous research suggests that DDR1 contributes to renal disease progression, DDR1 inhibitors for renal fibrosis have yet to be developed. In this study, we used unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) mice to investigate whether CH6824025, a strong and selective DDR1 phosphorylation inhibitor, can improve renal fibrosis.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Researchers developed a rating system to evaluate the plausibility of climate model simulations in the IPCC's latest report, and show that models that lead to potentially catastrophic warming are to be taken seriously.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The French pharmaceutical giant said it’s in negotiations to sell a controlling stake of Opella to the private equity firm CD&R, in a deal that reportedly could be worth more than $16 billion.

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Drugs.com

OCTOBER 11, 2024

FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 -- Endometriosis could be linked to the health of a woman’s microbiome, a new study says. The discovery might help lead to an early test for the painful condition, and possible new treatments.A specific set of bacteria in w.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes alter the metabolism of a variety of drugs. Numerous medications, including chemotherapies, are metabolized by CYP450 enzymes, making the expression of this suite of enzymes in tumor cells relevant to prescription regimens for cancer patients. We analyzed the characteristics of mutations of the CYP2D6 enzymes in cancer patients obtained from the Catalogue of Somatic Mutations in Cancer (COSMIC), including mutation type, a

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

An international coalition of scientists concludes that the Earth's worsening vital signs indicate a 'critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis' and that 'decisive action is needed, and fast.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The company, which is building a database of biological interactions found in nature, revealed $60 million in funding and a collaboration with David Liu’s lab.

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Drugs.com

OCTOBER 8, 2024

TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 -- "Black Box” warnings added to antidepressants might have contributed to an increase in suicide attempts and deaths among young people, a new evidence review claims.The warnings say that antidepressants might be associated w.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS) represents the worsening phase of the disease by accumulative neurodegeneration and disability, mainly refractory to current treatments. The therapeutic options remain challenging based partially on the lack of understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms but also because the early dogma was centered on neuroinflammation, overshadowing the critical role of the tissue repair process.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Skin pigmentation may act as a 'sponge' for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report.

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Perficient: Drug Development

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In our ongoing Health and Life Sciences series, we’re excited to share a remarkable transformation achieved by a leading pediatric health system. This organization, renowned for its commitment to children’s health, faced challenges in scaling its outreach efforts and enhancing patient experiences. Here’s how Perficient helped revolutionize their approach using Salesforce solutions.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 -- Even as folks in North Carolina continue to clean up following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, a new health danger has emerged: The massive flooding that swept away roads and towns also uprooted the underground nests of.

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ASPET

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Androgen deprivation is the standard treatment for prostate cancer (PCa) patients. However, the disease eventually progresses as castration-resistant PCa (CRPC). Enzalutamide, an AR inhibitor, is a typical drug to treating CRPC and due to continuous reliance on the drug, can lead to Enzalutamide-resistance (ENZ-r). This highlights the necessity for developing novel therapeutic targets to combat the gain of resistance.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Astronomers have used the NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe the 'inside-out' growth of a galaxy in the early universe, only 700 million years after the Big Bang.

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Fierce BioTech

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Jula Inrig, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Travere Therapeutics | When a specialized field of medicine has long been quiet, a buzz of breakthrough can seem like a sudden development. The reality is more nuanced.

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Drugs.com

OCTOBER 7, 2024

MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 -- Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position. A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms that it makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate measurement. And, the authors add.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate whether PI3kinase (PI3K) and p38 mitogen-activated kinase contributes to the protection of irisin during hemorrhage/resuscitation. Experimental groups were divided by receiving the different treatments during resuscitation: I ) Hemorrhage: Adult male CD-1 mice were subjected to hemorrhage at a mean arterial blood pressure of 35~45 mmHg for 60 min followed by 120 min of resuscitation (n=13); II ) Hemorrhage + Irisin: receiving irisin (5µg/kg) (n=

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Researchers tracked the health of nearly one thousand mice on a variety of diets to see if these diets would extend the mice's lifespan. The study was designed to ensure that each mouse was genetically distinct, which allowed the team to better represent the genetic diversity of the human population. By doing so, the results are made more clinically relevant, elevating the study to one of the most significant investigations into aging and lifespan to date.

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Perficient: Drug Development

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Today’s digital landscape is dynamic. It favors speed over size, agility over efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration over rigid structures. You must be prepared to adapt and scale your teams as priorities shift. Moving forward requires a comprehensive digital strategy that outlines the capabilities, agility, and alignment needed to stay ahead of digital disruption.

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Drugs.com

OCTOBER 10, 2024

THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 -- Some people might have Long COVID symptoms because the coronavirus is still active inside their bodies, a new study finds.People with wide-ranging Long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) targeting the BCR-ABL fusion protein, such as imatinib (Gleevec), have revolutionized targeted cancer therapies. However, drug resistance and side effects, particularly those affecting hemostasis, continue to pose significant challenges for TKI therapies. As tyrosine kinases serve pivotal roles in platelet hemostatic function, we investigated the potential impact of both established and emerging ABL TKIs on human platelet activities ex vivo.

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Science Daily: Pharmacology News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Engineers built a solar-powered desalination system that produces large quantities of clean water despite variations in sunlight throughout the day. Because it requires no extra batteries, it offers a much more affordable way to produce drinking water, compared to other solar-driven designs.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Many pharma companies are now using de-identified lab data to identify potential patients and their physicians in time to impact the patient’s treatment plan. In this Q&A, learn how lab data can be used to increase patient access.

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