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Key Toxicology Considerations for Large-Molecule Therapies

Key Toxicology Considerations for Large-Molecule Therapies

Large molecule therapies hold immense promise for treating a range of diseases. However, developing large molecule therapies has unique challenges, particularly in preclinical testing. Toxicology studies are crucial because they provide essential data about the drug’s biological effects and safety profile.

Overcoming the challenges of preclinical evaluations for PROTACs

Overcoming the challenges of preclinical evaluations for PROTACs

Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras (PROTACs) have brought fresh hope for treating diseases that were previously considered “undruggable.” They offer a promising alternative to traditional small-molecule inhibitors and biologics. But despite the excitement building around the potential of these therapies, preclinical evaluations of PROTACs can present distinct challenges, including pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), safety, and bioanalytical hurdles.

Bioanalytical Strategies for Fusion Proteins

Bioanalytical Strategies for Fusion Proteins

Fusion proteins are a new type of multi-domain artificial protein produced by fusing a biologically active functional protein molecule with other natural proteins (fusion partners) using genetic engineering, chemical modification and other techniques.  This can optimize protein performance and even produce new functions. Functional protein molecules are generally endogenous ligands or their receptors, including cytokines, growth factors, hormones, enzymes or peptides and other active substances. Common fusion partners include immunoglobulin (Ig), albumin, transferrin, etc. Among them, fusion proteins based on the fragment crystallizable (Fc) are most widely used.

What Is Small Molecule Preclinical Testing? Overview, Objectives, and Key Test Methods

What Is Small Molecule Preclinical Testing? Overview, Objectives, and Key Test Methods

Small molecule drugs are the most common type of therapeutic on the market. However, that doesn’t mean they are easy to develop. Small molecule preclinical testing is a rigorous and essential process that enables researchers to understand how they behave in and out of the body, including efficacy and toxicity – before they get to human trials. In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about small molecule preclinical testing.

Making the Most of the Golden Age of Small-Molecule Oncology Drugs

Making the Most of the Golden Age of Small-Molecule Oncology Drugs

Many of humanity’s most impactful pharmaceuticals, including penicillin and aspirin, are small-molecule drugs. Over time, the focus of research has shifted toward biologics, also known as large-molecule drugs. In 2016, for example, eight of the 10 best-selling drugs in the world were biologics. However, small-molecule drugs are now making a comeback as research advances and technology improves. One key area where small-molecule drugs are making the most significant impact is oncology. 

Evaluation of Immunogenicity for Oligonucleotide Drugs

Evaluation of Immunogenicity for Oligonucleotide Drugs

Drug research and development has evolved from focusing only on small molecule drugs into an era of advanced therapeutics. Among the pathogenic proteins related to human diseases, more than 80% belong to non-druggable targets. Meanwhile, most existing druggable targets are restricted by their structure and are difficult to develop.

LCMS Preclinical Bioanalysis of LNPs in Advanced Therapy Drugs

LCMS Preclinical Bioanalysis of LNPs in Advanced Therapy Drugs

Inherited genetic diseases afflict people around the world. These mutations affect individuals’ biological functions, metabolic processes or the production of specific essential proteins, leading to hereditary diseases, including hereditary blood diseases (sickle cell anemia), hereditary retinal diseases (retinitis pigmentosa), and hereditary muscle diseases (Duke’s malignant muscular dystrophy), etc.

3 DMPK Strategies for ADC Drugs

3 DMPK Strategies for ADC Drugs

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) deliver targeted therapies to tumor cells while sparing healthy tissues. To ensure their safety and efficacy, it’s essential to understand how they perform in the body through DMPK testing before clinical trials.

Bioanalytical Strategies for Evaluating Immunogenicity in Next-Generation AAV Therapies

Bioanalytical Strategies for Evaluating Immunogenicity in Next-Generation AAV Therapies

Next-generation AAV (adeno-associated virus) therapies have recently emerged as a significant area of therapeutic innovation to address complex or inherited diseases. They offer a potential pathway to treat conditions once deemed untreatable through methods like replacement, inactivation, or introduction of new materials. Viral vectors are essential for delivering these advanced therapies, as they efficiently transport therapeutic material into target cells. Once inside the cell, the vector incorporates into the host’s natural machinery, enabling protein expression and facilitating treatment outcomes.

Advancing Oligonucleotide Drug Development with Ligand Binding Assays in the Preclinical Stage

Advancing Oligonucleotide Drug Development with Ligand Binding Assays in the Preclinical Stage

The development of oligonucleotide drugs has seen remarkable progress, driven by innovations in chemical modifications and delivery systems. These advancements have significantly enhanced drug stability, extended half-life, and improved targeting capabilities, increasing therapeutic efficacy and reducing dosage frequency. However, these benefits come with unique challenges in preclinical bioanalysis, particularly in pharmacokinetics (PK), drug metabolism, and tissue distribution studies.

Bioanalysis of GLP-1 Antagonist Drugs by Multiple Analytical Platforms

Bioanalysis of GLP-1 Antagonist Drugs by Multiple Analytical Platforms

Diabetes is classified into Type 1 diabetes mellitus (TIDM) and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (TIIDM) based on whether the patient has a deficiency in insulin secretion. TIDM is, on the one hand, characterized by destroying pancreatic beta cells that secrete insulin, mainly during childhood and adolescence. On the other hand, TIIDM is characterized by an imbalance between insulin levels and insulin sensitivity, resulting in persistent hyperglycemia. TIIDM is primarily found in middle-aged and elderly individuals. Globally, 90% of diabetes patients have TIIDM. Whether it is TIDM or TIIDM, if patients do not treat their hyperglycemia through appropriate medical interventions, they may face a series of severe consequences like blindness, kidney failure, or amputation.

Overcoming nonspecific binding challenges in PK assays

Overcoming nonspecific binding challenges in PK assays

Pharmacokinetic (PK) assays are a crucial stage of drug development. They help ensure the safety and effectiveness of new therapeutics by establishing how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body.