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Single-Agent Divarasib (GDC-6036) in Solid Tumors with a KRAS G12C Mutation

Covalent Modifiers

The primary objective was an assessment of safety; pharmacokinetics, investigator-evaluated antitumor activity, and biomarkers of response and resistance were also assessed. Treatment-related adverse events occurred in 127 patients (93%); grade 3 events occurred in 15 patients (11%) and a grade 4 event in 1 patient (1%).

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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a validated surrogate endpoint for the reduction of microvascular complications associated with diabetes mellitus; reduced HIV-RNA levels serve as an endpoint for HIV disease control; and a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is used as an endpoint indicating lower likelihood of cardiovascular events.

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Therapeutic Oligos 2025 Keynote Speakers Announced

Elrig

Prof Rory Johnson, Associate Professor, University College Dublin, and Dr Shalini Andersson, Vice President Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, AstraZeneca will lead this years event focussed on drugging the undruggable.

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Evaluating the Abuse Potential of Lenabasum, a Selective CB2 Cannabinoid Receptor Agonist [Behavioral Pharmacology]

ASPET

Secondary VAS and pharmacokinetic (PK) endpoints and adverse events were assessed. Three doses of lenabasum (20, 60, and 120mg) were compared to placebo, and nabilone (3 and 6mg). The primary endpoint was the peak effect (Emax) on a bipolar Drug Liking visual analog scale (VAS). Results : Lenabasum was safe and well tolerated.

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Drug-induced long QT syndrome: Concept and non-clinical models for predicting the onset of drug-induced torsade de pointes in patients in compliance with ICH E14/S7B guidance [Minireview]

ASPET

This review details the onset mechanisms of drug-induced TdP, including I Kr inhibition, pharmacokinetic factors, autonomic regulation and reduced repolarization reserve. It also explores the utility of proarrhythmic surrogate markers (J-T peak , T peak -T end and terminal repolarization period) besides QT interval.

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The future of mental health treatment: Zelquistinel’s role

Drug Target Review

Event-driven pharmacology Donello highlights the growing recognition of synaptic plasticity’s crucial role in the biology of depression. The drug’s pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) are closely linked. “We call this phenomenon ‘event-driven pharmacology.”

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Breaking Barriers: New Developments in Oral Drug Delivery Systems

DrugBank

However, translating a promising therapeutic candidate into a successful oral medication presents pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic challenges.    Pharmacokinetics of Oral Drugs  Orally administered drugs undergo a series of biochemical processes that can affect their bioavailability and their clinical efficacy.

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