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Analyzing Oxygen Atom Distribution in FDA‐Approved Drugs to Enhance Drug Discovery Strategies

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

This work presents a comprehensive analysis of oxygen atoms in approved drugs, aiming to streamline drug design and discovery efforts. In approved drugs, majority of oxygen atoms are present within 4 from the COM of the molecule.

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Evaluation of Systemic and Brain Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Repurposing Metformin Using Intravenous Bolus Administration [Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine]

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Yet, the absence of established systemic and brain pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters at relevant pre-clinical doses presents a significant knowledge gap. Our findings emphasize the importance of metformin dose selection based on pharmacokinetic parameters for pre-clinical pharmacological studies.

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The evolution of AI in drug discovery: learning from history’s mistakes (Part 2)

Drug Target Review

Promising areas for AI implementation When discussing the most transformative AI applications in drug discovery, Sujeegar identifies a particularly ambitious goal: developing AI models that can simulate human pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) using only preliminary laboratory data.

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Biodistribution of Agmatine to Brain and Spinal Cord Following Systemic Delivery [Neuropharmacology]

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These protocols were then used to determine the plasma pharmacokinetics of agmatine and the extent of distribution to the CNS. Upon application of this protocol to pharmacokinetic study, IV agmatine showed a half-life in plasma ranging between 18.9 The protocol also adequately withstood stability and dilution conditions.

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Benzimidazole–Oxadiazole Hybrids—Development in Medicinal Chemistry: An Overview

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

The present work systematically gives a comprehensive review in current developments of benzimidazole–oxadiazole hybrid compounds in the whole range of medicinal chemistry and the perspectives that they hold for future research. Benzimidazole and oxadiazole cores can either be fused or incorporated using either functional groups/bonds.

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Therapeutic Oligos 2025 Keynote Speakers Announced

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In addition, the conference comprises poster presentations, networking sessions, a vendor exhibition and a tour of AstraZenecas R&D centre. Prof Johnsons keynote presentation on day one will focus on Genomics-powered lncRNA therapeutics for oncology.

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Nonclinical Profile of PF-06952229 (MDV6058), a Novel TGF{beta}RI/Activin Like Kinase 5 (ALK-5) Inhibitor Supports Clinical Evaluation in Cancer [Drug Discovery and Translational Medicine]

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PF-06952229 (MDV6058) selected using rational drug design is a potent and selective TGFβRI inhibitor (TGFβRIi) with a relatively clean off-target selectivity profile and good pharmacokinetic properties across species. The compound presents an acceptable ICHS9 compliant profile for the intended-to-treat cancer patients.