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The Medicinal Value of D-Amino Acids
Despite the dominance of L-amino acids, D-amino acids are not mere curiosities. They have been found in various biological systems, often playing critical roles. D-Amino Acids in Nature Previously referred to as “unnatural” amino acids, D-amino...
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Are drugs too expensive?
The question of whether prescription drugs are too expensive is a complex one. While there’s no simple answer, it’s clear that the cost of many medications has risen dramatically in recent years. This has led...
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21 FDA approved small molecular drugs in 2024
As Christmas is approaching, 2024 marked a significant year for drug development, with the FDA approving numerous novel therapies across various therapeutic areas. Rare diseases experienced a transformative year in 2024, with drugs accounting for 23.8% of...
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A new drug project manager’s responsibility
As a new drug project manager, the primary task is to develop a detailed project plan based on the project’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and stakeholder registry after initiating a new drug development project. In order for beginner to understand the...
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Boron in the spotlight-Drugs that containing boron
The importance of boron to med chem is undeniable. It is also crowned with Nobel prize in 1979 by recognizing prof. Herbert C. Brown’s contribution to boron chemistry. However, the incorporation of boron in durg molecules...
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Regulation
What non-clinical safety test are used to support drug indicated for pregnant women?
Due to ethical concerns, testing medications directly on pregnant women is strictly limited. Therefore, non-clinical safety tests play a crucial role in assessing potential risks associated with a drug for pregnant women and the developing fetus. Some...
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Regulation
New FDA Regulations for Medication Use During Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life. Most medications taken by pregnant women can cross the placenta and enter the fetal body, thereby affecting fetal development. The effects of medication vary depending on the...
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Common prefixes and suffixes in generic drugs
If you are familiar with some generic drug names, you should already notice a lot of them share the same prefix or suffix. It usually means the same drug class sharing the same prefix or suffix....
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How generic drug names are decided
Who is in charge? There are two main organizations are responsible for assigning generic drug names: The United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council: A collaborative effort between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American...
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Name a drug VS Name a person
A brand drug is the precious kid of the drug company and their dedicated staff that bring the drug to patients. They will name the drug as seriously as people name their children. Naming a drug...