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Biologics for bowel disease face threat from cheaper small molecules

Drug Discovery World

Additionally, pharmaceutical companies must face the growing swell of bipartisan and public support for increased legislation aimed at increasing transparency and reducing the costs of prescription drugs in the US.” The post Biologics for bowel disease face threat from cheaper small molecules appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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The future of drug discovery: Using AI to optimise the hit-to-lead process

Drug Discovery World

Mirit Eldor , Managing Director, Life Sciences Solutions, Elsevier, looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the hit-to-lead process for small molecules. It’s therefore no surprise that pharmaceutical companies are increasingly interested in using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate development and reduce costs.

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Metabolism of 2022 FDA approved small molecule drugs PART 1

Metabolite Tales Blog

Metabolism of 2022 FDA approved small molecule drugs – Part 1 Does CYP3A4 still rule? By Julia Shanu-Wilson It won’t come as much surprise to learn that of the 17 small molecules* approved by the FDA in 2022, CYP3A4 was the major player in drug metabolism. References Iversen et al., Front Pharmacol.,

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Miniature Swine: Changing the Bias for Nonclinical Studies on Small Molecules and Biologics

Alta Sciences

Miniature Swine: Changing the Bias for Nonclinical Studies on Small Molecules and Biologics pmjackson Fri, 07/28/2023 - 16:07 Miniature swine have been widely used for research studies since the 1960s—most commonly within the scope of dermal testing due to similarities of their integument to humans.

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Miniature Swine: Changing the Bias for Nonclinical Studies on Small Molecules and Biologics

Alta Sciences

Miniature Swine: Changing the Bias for Nonclinical Studies on Small Molecules and Biologics pmjackson Fri, 07/28/2023 - 16:07 Miniature swine have been widely used for research studies since the 1960s—most commonly within the scope of dermal testing due to similarities of their integument to humans.

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Astex and MSD expand cancer drug discovery collaboration

Drug Discovery World

Astex Pharmaceuticals and MSD (Merck & Co) have announced an exclusive worldwide research collaboration to identify small molecule candidates with activity towards a tumour suppressor protein for the treatment of cancer.

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‘Molecular switch’ could reverse the effects of alopecia

Drug Discovery World

A Phase IIa clinical trial has begun evaluating the safety and efficacy of Pelage Pharmaceuticals’ PP405, a novel topical small molecule, for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness). The company is enrolling 60 women and men for the clinical study.