Drug Target Review

MARCH 24, 2025

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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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Types of Drug Applications The PMDA accepts three main types of drug applications: Investigational New Drug (IND) : Required for conducting clinical trials in Japan. Challenges and Opportunities Ethnic Bridging : Japan has historically required clinical trials to be conducted within the country to account for ethnic differences.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 25, 2025

Biogen Reports Promising Interim Phase 1 Results for Salanersen in Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Prepares for Registrational Trials Biogen has announced encouraging topline results from its Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating salanersen (BIIB115/ION306) , an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JANUARY 21, 2025

Regulatory bodies such as the FDA oversee clinical trials to ensure that studies’ design, conduction, analysis, and reporting are per established guidelines and laws. Any delays or missteps in bioanalysis during a Phase I trial can derail the trajectory of a promising drug.

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ASPET

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This first-in-human, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (NCT04497662) evaluated safety, pharmacokinetics, receptor occupancy, and pharmacodynamics of the humanized anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody KPL-404. Nonlinear dose-dependent changes in various pharmacokinetic parameters were identified following the range of IV doses.

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JUNE 27, 2025

The trial met both its primary and key secondary endpoints, signaling a potential breakthrough in a condition with few, if any, effective treatment options. The full dataset is expected to be presented at an upcoming international scientific conference, which will provide greater clarity on the magnitude of fenfluramine’s clinical benefits.

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JUNE 23, 2025

In tandem with the Phase 2 results, Amgen also shared detailed data from its Phase 1 Pharmacokinetics Low Dose Initiation (PK-LDI) study. This study explored the effects of beginning treatment with lower starting doses of MariTide to improve tolerability while maintaining clinical benefit.

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Alta Sciences

JANUARY 31, 2024

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Toxicokinetics Demystified pmjackson Wed, 01/31/2024 - 14:55 Understanding the effects of a drug, and how it interacts with the body, and vice versa, is critical to ensure it is safe for human use. This is where pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD) , and toxicokinetic (TK) analyses step in.

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New Drug Approvals

JULY 2, 2025

1] [3] Clinical trials The results of Phase I safety and Phase II ascending-dose clinical trials enrolling people with obesity or type 2 diabetes were published in 2023. [4] “Eli Lilly’s weight loss pill succeeds in first late-stage trial on diabetes patients” CNBC. April 17, 2025. Sidik S (2023).

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

AUGUST 9, 2024

Authors: Matt Cooper, PhD, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Oncology; Megan Morrison, Vice President, Asia Pacific Strategy Lead Adaptive trial designs have become essential in oncology, offering a flexible and efficient approach for conducting clinical trials.

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Drug Target Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

2 Implication of ATX in a large range of human diseases have been highlighted by both fundamental research and clinical trials. 1-5 Implication of ATX in a large range of human diseases have been highlighted by both fundamental research and clinical trials.

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PPD

JULY 29, 2024

AI also has the potential to incorporate real-world data (RWD) obtained from electronic health records (EHRs), medical claims or other data sources to inform the design and optimization strategy of clinical trials. A high-risk participant can be even excluded from the study based on the severity of the adverse event.

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PPD

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the PPD clinical development business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we have access to integrated, end-to-end clinical trial support and delivery solutions. What differentiates PPD Early Development services from others in this space? organ impairment, CNS and rheumatology), special populations (e.g.

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Broad Institute

JULY 17, 2024

Still, more than 90 percent of drug candidates fail in clinical trials, with even more that never make it to the clinical stage. Together, the tools estimate how a drug may impact diverse outcomes of interest to drug developers: general cellular health, pharmacokinetics, and heart and liver function.

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Drug Target Review

JUNE 19, 2025

South Rampart Pharma has completed its Phase 1 clinical trial, demonstrating strong safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics. The next milestone is a Phase II trial, aiming to begin in 3Q2025, evaluating SRP-001 in acute pain following third molar extraction (wisdom tooth removal).

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Alta Sciences

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Four Pain Models Altasciences Uses to Assess Treatments During Clinical Trials pmjackson Wed, 09/13/2023 - 17:01 September is pain awareness month, and the importance of pain management and continued research into effective analgesics is integral to helping patients suffering from various pain conditions. Click to learn more!

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DrugBank

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By harnessing the vast amounts of data generated throughout the development pipeline, pharmaceutical companies can accelerate the discovery of novel therapies, optimize clinical trial design, enhance drug safety monitoring, and deliver personalized medicine, ultimately improving patient outcomes and transforming the future of healthcare.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The first patients have been enrolled in a phase 1 randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to study a therapeutic vaccine for opioid use disorder developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

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New Drug Approvals

MAY 9, 2025

1] [8] Pharmacokinetics Elacestrant has an oral bioavailability of approximately 10%. [1] 1] [8] Pharmacokinetics Elacestrant has an oral bioavailability of approximately 10%. [1] 1] [4] It is taken by mouth. [1] 3] [7] PATENTS Cruskie MP, et al. 1] Its plasma protein binding exceeds 99% and remains independent of concentration. [1]

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 22, 2025

The study marks a significant step forward in the treatment landscape for haemophilia A, demonstrating not only clinical safety and pharmacokinetic stability, but also strong patient preference for the Mim8 pen-injector delivery system. In the trial, participants were directly switched to Mim8 without a washout period.

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JULY 2, 2025

The decision follows an analysis of topline data from a Phase 1b clinical study, which demonstrated encouraging safety and efficacy results in patients with DOK7-CMS, one of the more severe and prevalent subtypes of this ultra-rare neuromuscular disorder. Detailed data from the trial will be shared at an upcoming medical conference.

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JANUARY 3, 2021

United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency authorized Clinical Trial Application. With these important regulatory clearances for our first-in-human clinical trial for INZ-701 in subjects with ENPP1 deficiency, we have transitioned from a research-stage to a clinical-stage company.

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JUNE 18, 2025

Biogen Launches Global Phase 3 Pediatric Trial of Omaveloxolone for Friedreich Ataxia Biogen has officially launched its BRAVE study a pivotal, global Phase 3 clinical trial aimed at evaluating omaveloxolone in pediatric patients with Friedreich ataxia (FA).

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ASPET

APRIL 26, 2024

In this study, we investigated the systemic pharmacokinetics and subsequent CNS distribution of two potent HDACIs, vorinostat and quisinostat, in the murine model. A knowledge of CNS exposure (K p,uu ), time to peak, and duration can inform dosing strategies in preclinical and clinical trials in selected CNS tumors.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

Celltrion Group has announced that the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has approved the company’s Investigational New Drug application for a Phase 1 trial for their coronavirus antiviral antibody treatment candidate.

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Advarra

JUNE 20, 2023

Typical clinical development timelines for anticancer drugs average an estimated 6.7 Innovation Organizations conducting oncology clinical trials face challenges distinct from the rest of the research community. Barriers to Enrollment Recent findings indicate significant barriers to enrolling patients remain in clinical trials.

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

Phase III BRIDGE open-label, switch-over clinical trial met key objectives for safety and efficacy. Protein sub-units are covalently bound via chemical cross-linking using short PEG moieties, resulting in a molecule with unique pharmacokinetic parameters. CARMIEL, Israel and BOSTON , Dec.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Phase I safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers expected to start in coming weeks following acceptance of a request for a Clinical Trial Authorization (CTA) granted by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). ALLSCHWIL, Switzerland, Dec.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In November 2023, at Outsourcing Clinical Trials Dach in Zurich, our Executive Director, Oncology Strategy Lead, Matt Cooper , presented “Delivering Oncology Studies – Challenges and Considerations.” Umbrella Trial: Examines numerous drugs administered as individual drugs or combinations in a single tumor type.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 18, 2025

It will also include full findings from the Phase 1 PK-LDI (pharmacokinetics low dose initiation) study and updates on the upcoming Phase 3 MARITIME studies, which will evaluate MariTide across broader populations and settings.

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Alta Sciences

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The guidance ensures that these targeted evaluations help identify and mitigate safety concerns early in the development process, supporting the safe progression of oligonucleotide therapies into clinical trials.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

The Phase 1 clinical trial is planned to be conducted in Canada and targeted to recruit up to 48 and 24 healthy volunteers for the single-ascending dose (SAD) and multiple- ascending dose (MAD) cohorts, respectively. About ALS-4.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

The open-label Phase 2a ‘AMBITION’ study is designed to assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and biomarker analyses for early assessments of efficacy of 75 mg and 225 mg CRV431, administered orally to F2 and F3 NASH patients (n=18/dosing group), once daily for 28 days.

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JUNE 25, 2025

These studies demonstrated that the BRUKINSA tablet formulation is bioequivalent to the existing capsule form, confirming that patients switching between formulations can expect comparable pharmacokinetics and clinical outcomes.

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DrugBank

MARCH 7, 2024

Moreover, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are expected to unveil new clinical trial data that could highlight additional health benefits of their drugs beyond weight loss and diabetes management, potentially paving the way for broader insurance coverage.

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DECEMBER 20, 2020

Pending Health Canada’s approval, the Phase 1 trial is designed to test the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of ALS-4 in healthy volunteers. The primary objective of the trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SAD and MAD of ALS-4 administered orally to healthy subjects. About ALS-4.

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Drug Target Review

JULY 7, 2025

Their unique suitability has made them valuable for evaluating pharmacokinetics, toxicology and safety in drug candidates before human clinical trials. NHP-C cardiomyocytes offer a more predictive and ethical platform, especially for drugs intended to advance from animal testing to first-in-human trials.

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