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The future of CNS drug development: signs of real progress

Drug Target Review

However, the advanced nature of the drugs being developed has brought new challenges. Current challenges in CNS drug development Drug development for the CNS is particularly challenging and researchers face several hurdles to producing effective and safe treatments, many of which are unique to the CNS.

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Future-proofing drug development with GenAI

Drug Target Review

Given macro healthcare influences (eg, economic uncertainty, environmental changes) and the numerous available treatments for major diseases, drug developers may need to reassess their therapeutic strategies. This has led drug developers to unintentionally limit their potential within chosen therapeutic spaces.

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Redefining Acceleration of the Drug Development Journey

PPD

It is hard to ignore some of the most pressing, long-term trends driving the push to accelerate innovation and progress in drug development. As a result, biopharma and biotech companies working to bring their drug pipelines to the market require deep expertise from trusted partners to help deliver critical therapies for their patients.

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Computationally Guided Structural Modification of Centaureidin: A Novel Approach for Enhancing Antioxidant and Antitumor Activities for Drug Development

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

Computationally guided modifications of centaureidin led to the development of CA4, demonstrating enhanced antioxidant and antitumor activities. Molecular docking and in vitro assays confirm improved binding affinity and cytotoxicity, highlighting CA4's potential as a promising drug candidate for cancer therapy.

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Key Trends Drug Developers Need to Know to Succeed

PPD

As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, drug developers encounter new challenges and opportunities in their pursuit of innovation. In response, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific conducted its third global survey of 150 drug developers to capture a comprehensive view of these evolving trends.

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Optimising T-cell expansion to improve early-stage cell therapy

Drug Target Review

Maria Knaub, Senior Medical Affairs Operations Lead at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT), brings a unique blend of frontline experience and scientific expertise to the fore of cell therapy innovation. I try to bridge the gap between research and patient access, helping to advance life-saving therapies from bench to bedside.

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How AI will reshape pharma by 2025

Drug Target Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised many industries, yet its adoption in pharmaceutical drug development has been notably slower. For years, AI and machine learning (ML) were often dismissed as little more than advanced statistics with little practical value in drug development.