Zonal Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Accumulation in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Characterized by a Mathematical Model of Fibrosis

Zonal Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Accumulation in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Characterized by a Mathematical Model of Fibrosis

Conference: ACoP
Software: NAFLDsym®
Division: DILIsym Services

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is of growing concern, within developed countries, with recent estimates suggesting up to, 30% of the US population may be affected.

New Approach Methods for Testing Chemicals for Endocrine Disruption Potential

New Approach Methods for Testing Chemicals for Endocrine Disruption Potential

Publication: Current Opinion in Toxicology
Software: ADMET Predictor®

Concern that chemicals in the environment can disrupt the endocrine systems of humans and ecological species (fish, frogs, birds) has driven the development of bioassays to test for endocrine activity.

Preparation of lapatinib ditosylate solid dispersions using solvent rotary evaporation and hot melt extrusion for solubility and dissolution enhancement

Preparation of lapatinib ditosylate solid dispersions using solvent rotary evaporation and hot melt extrusion for solubility and dissolution enhancement

Authors: Hu XY, Lou H, Hageman MJ
Publication: Int J Pharm

The objective of this study was to enhance solubility and dissolution of lapatinib (LB) ditosylate (DT) using solid dispersions (SD) prepared by solvent rotary evaporation (SRE) and hot melt extrusion (HME).

Bioformulative concepts on intracellular organ specific bioavailability

Bioformulative concepts on intracellular organ specific bioavailability

Publication: Ther Deliv
Software: GastroPlus®

Bioavailability is an ancient but effective terminology by which the entire therapeutic efficacy of a drug directly or indirectly relays.

Role of Physiologically Based Kinetic modelling in addressing environmental chemical mixtures – a review

Role of Physiologically Based Kinetic modelling in addressing environmental chemical mixtures – a review

Publication: Computational Toxicology
Software: GastroPlus®

The role of Physiologically Based Kinetic (PBK) modelling in assessing mixture toxicology has been growing for the last three decades. It has been widely used to investigate and address interactions in mixtures.

Quantitative prediction of oral bioavailability of a lipophilic antineoplastic drug bexarotene administered in lipidic formulation using a combined in vitro lipolysis/microsomal metabolism approach

Quantitative prediction of oral bioavailability of a lipophilic antineoplastic drug bexarotene administered in lipidic formulation using a combined in vitro lipolysis/microsomal metabolism approach

Publication: J Pharm Sci
Software: GastroPlus®

For performance assessment of the lipid-based drug delivery systems (LBDDS), in vitrolipolysis is commonly applied because traditional dissolution tests do not reflect the complicated in vivo micellar formation and solubilisation processes.

Model-based drug development in pulmonary delivery: Pharmacokinetic analysis of novel drug candidates for treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection

Model-based drug development in pulmonary delivery: Pharmacokinetic analysis of novel drug candidates for treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection

Publication: J Pharm Sci
Software: ADMET Predictor®

Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat worldwide. In particular, about 80% of cystic fibrosis patients have chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) lung infection resistant to many current antibiotics.

Galactosylated chitosan Triptolide nanoparticles for overcoming hepatocellular carcinoma: Enhanced therapeutic efficacy, low toxicity, and validated network regulatory mechanisms

Galactosylated chitosan Triptolide nanoparticles for overcoming hepatocellular carcinoma: Enhanced therapeutic efficacy, low toxicity, and validated network regulatory mechanisms

Publication: Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine
Software: MedChem Studio™

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Current therapies present significant limitations.

Dibutyltin(IV) Complexes Derived from L-DOPA: Synthesis, Molecular Docking, Cytotoxic and Antifungal Activity

Dibutyltin(IV) Complexes Derived from L-DOPA: Synthesis, Molecular Docking, Cytotoxic and Antifungal Activity

Publication: Chem Pharm Bull

A series of organotin(IV) complexes was herein prepared and characterized. A one-pot synthetic strategy afforded reasonable to high yields, depending on the nature of the ligand.

Computer-aided drug discovery of Myc-Max inhibitors as potential therapeutics for prostate cancer

Computer-aided drug discovery of Myc-Max inhibitors as potential therapeutics for prostate cancer

Publication: Eur J Med Chem
Software: ADMET Predictor®

While Myc is an essential regulator of growth in normal cells, it is also frequently associated with cancer progression, therapy-resistance and lethal outcomes in most human cancers.

In silico scaling and prioritization of chemical disposition and chemical toxicity of 15,145 organic chemicals

In silico scaling and prioritization of chemical disposition and chemical toxicity of 15,145 organic chemicals

Authors: Matthews EJ
Publication: Computational Toxicology
Software: ADMET Predictor®

This report describes the development and beta-test of methods that prioritize and scale in silico predictions of chemical disposition {(CD) intestinal absorption, membrane permeability...

Structural and functional pharmacokinetic analogs for physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model evaluation

Structural and functional pharmacokinetic analogs for physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model evaluation

Authors: Ellison CA
Publication: Regul Toxicol Pharmacol

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models enable simulations of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of chemicals from the body.