Understanding the Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion (ADME) properties of a compound is critical to drug discovery and development. In this short guide, we look at how in vitro ADME testing works and why it is important. To understand in vitro ADME...
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Grand Opening of New R&D Center in China
The Nanjing Branch of the DMPK Business Unit Begins Operation Grand Opening On May 24, 2021, the Nanjing Branch of the DMPK business unit of WuXi AppTec’s Laboratory Testing Division opened for business in a grand fashion. The event attracted many presenters,...
Guidance Updated by U.S. FDA for Safety Testing of Drug Metabolites
Recent guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Safety Testing of Drug Metabolites helps drug developers know when and how to identify and characterize drug metabolites. Identifying and characterizing a drug's metabolic profile is a necessary step...
U.S. FDA Updates to Guidance on Managing Drug-Drug Interactions
The recently updated guidelines on assessing drug-drug interactions will likely improve experimental outcomes, reduce costs and streamline development timelines. The U.S. FDA updated its guidelines for in vitro drug interaction assessment to help drug developers...