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...
In Vitro
Basic Questions Developers Are Asking About In Vitro-In Vivo Extrapolation
In Vitro-In Vivo Extrapolation (IVIVE) is an emerging discipline that helps researchers predict the rate at which compounds metabolize within the human liver and are eliminated from the body (i.e., human clearance rate). Put simply, IVIVE uses in vitro methods to...
PROTACs and Their Role in Catalyzing Health Solutions
PROTACs, otherwise known as PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera, emerged as a novel therapeutic modality in drug development and currently show promising clinical results for tackling some of the most complex diseases. PROTACs are designed to leverage the body’s internal...
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,...
How DMPK Lead Optimization Mitigates Risk and Conserves Resources
Lead optimization in the world of drug development is a multifaceted process. It is a crucial part of discovery pharmacology and toxicology, as such, is used to identify and advance the most promising drug compounds. First and foremost, lead optimization aims to...
5 Questions When Planning a Nonclinical Toxicology Program for Biotherapeutics
Encountering challenges while developing a new drug is expected, but drug developers who understand the pitfalls are often better prepared to navigate them and emerge successfully. Nonclinical safety assessment is a highly complex and molecule-specific process, but...
Providing Support for Drug Discovery and Non-GLP Bioanalysis
Speed is essential for your in vitro and in vivo screening during drug discovery. Whether you are developing a small or large molecule drug, working with the right bioanalytical team is essential to your success. Look for a partner that provides comprehensive services...