Drug Affinity Responsive Target Stability Articles & Analysis
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As seasonal allergies affect millions globally, the demand for advanced, reliable treatments is growing rapidly. Behind the scenes of this progress lies a powerful class of materials: fluoropolymers. While often associated with aerospace, semiconductor, and chemical industries, fluoropolymers also play a vital—yet underappreciated—role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in ...
Introduction PEGylation, the process of attaching polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains to therapeutic molecules, has become a cornerstone in pharmaceutical development. This technique improves the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, enhancing their stability, solubility, and circulation time while reducing immunogenicity. Since its first FDA-approved application in 1990 with ...
Hello, and welcome back to the Colorful Researcher’s blog. In our last blog, Peter discussed how AI is accelerating the drug discovery process and putting pressure on chemists, who must find ways of developing these potential drugs for subsequent testing or production. In his post, Peter explained how small instruments like BUCHI’s Glass Oven G-300 are great for working with small ...
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The continuous advancement of biomaterials has led to the development of various copolymers, among which Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) copolymers have garnered significant attention. These materials are extensively utilized in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. This article presents a detailed comparison of PLGA and PEG ...
The evolution of 3D printing technology has opened up new avenues in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the fabrication of novel drug delivery systems. One such advancement is the 3D printing of Oral Thin Films (OTFs), which are ultra-thin films used to deliver drugs via oral mucosa. Unlike traditional methods, 3D printing allows the precise layering of active pharmaceutical ingredients ...
Liposomes, spherical vesicles composed of one or more phospholipid bilayers, have garnered significant attention in the field of drug delivery due to their unique properties. These nanocarriers offer a promising approach to overcome challenges associated with traditional drug administration, enhancing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects. This article will delve into the role of ...
Antibody drugs are a type of drugs that treat diseases through artificially synthesized antibodies, which bind specifically to target molecules for therapeutic purposes. Common types of antibody drugs include monoclonal antibodies, artificially synthesized antibody fragments, immunotoxins, and antibody-drug conjugates, etc. Antibody drugs have shown significant therapeutic effects in the ...
Recombinant protein drugs are protein-based therapeutic drugs which are produced by using DNA recombination technology or other biotechnological methods. These drugs include cytokines, peptide hormones, recombinant enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, and fusion proteins. Compared to traditional low-molecular-weight synthetic drugs, recombinant protein drugs have advantages such as high specificity, ...
Recombinant protein vaccines are vaccines prepared by expressing and purifying the antigen proteins of pathogens in engineered cells (such as bacteria, yeast, mammalian cells, and insect cells) using genetic engineering technology. Compared with other types of vaccines, recombinant protein vaccines are more costly but have significantly better safety profiles. The intrinsic fluorescence of a ...
Peptidomimetics are structural analogs of peptides or proteins that mimic their biological activities. They are designed to overcome limitations associated with peptides, such as poor stability and bioavailability by preserving or enhancing their functions. Peptidomimetic development involves the design and synthesis of molecules that mimic three-dimensional structures and functional groups of ...
Recombinant protein drugs are therapeutic protein drugs produced using DNA recombination technology or other biotechnologies. Compared to traditional low molecular synthetic drugs, they have the advantages of strong specificity, low toxicity, and significant therapeutic effects. However, as biological macromolecular drugs, recombinant protein drugs also have issues such as short half-life, easy ...
Glycosylation impurities are a type of chemical commonly encountered in biochemical, medical, and pharmaceutical chemistry research. The presence of these impurities can affect the efficacy, safety, and stability of drugs. Therefore, the detection and analysis of glycosylation impurities are crucial in ensuring the quality and therapeutic effectiveness of pharmaceutical products.What are ...
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatives have become pivotal in the pharmaceutical industry, revolutionizing drug delivery systems and enhancing the efficacy of various therapeutic agents. The unique properties of PEG derivatives, including their biocompatibility and ability to modify the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of drugs, make them indispensable in modern pharmacology. This ...
Peptide drugs are bioactive molecules formed by connecting multiple amino acids through peptide bonds. Generally, they are formed by connecting 10-100 amino acids, with a relative molecular mass lower than 10000. Most peptide drugs come from endogenous peptides or natural peptides, so they have no or little side effects on the human body. Compared to protein drugs, peptide drugs also have ...
Circular Dichroism (CD) uses the absorption properties of optically active substances to analyze the molecular structure of drugs. It has very valuable applications in drug analysis, including:1. Identification of Drug StereochemistryMany drug molecules are chiral, and their activity, metabolism, and toxicity can significantly differ due to stereochemistry. CD can differentiate the different ...
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of drug delivery systems, nanoformulation stands out as a revolutionary approach. Nanoformulation leverages nanotechnology to create drug delivery systems that can improve the efficacy, reduce side effects, and precisely target disease sites. This cutting-edge technology has garnered significant attention from researchers and pharmaceutical companies ...
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) represent a rapidly developing field within pharmaceutical biotechnology. ADCs are complex molecules composed of an antibody linked to a biologically active cytotoxic or radioactive compound. They combine the specificity of antibodies, which enables specific target cell binding, and the cell-killing activity of cytotoxic drugs, providing a method of delivering ...
Polymers play an important role in the biomedical field, and polyethylene glycol (PEG) and its derivatives are among the multifunctional polymers that have attracted much attention. PEG is a synthetic macromolecule with a linear structure consisting of glycol units (-CH2CH2O-) repeatedly linked. Its unique properties give PEG a wide range of applications. PEG is soluble in organic solvents and ...
In the field of pharmaceutical science, stability analysis plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. It is a complex and multifaceted process that requires thorough investigation and understanding of various influencing factors. Stability analysis consists of different methods such as influencing factors analysis, long-term accelerated shelf-life ...
Drug development is a complex and multifaceted process that involves extensive research and testing to ensure safety, efficacy and quality for human use. One critical element in the drug development process is drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK), which refers to how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted (ADME) from the body. In vitro DMPK services, along with ...