The Biopharmaceutics Drug Disposition Classification System (BDDCS) can be utilized to predict drug disposition, including interactions with other drugs and transporter or metabolizing enzyme effects based...
An in silico expert system for the identification of eye irritants
This report describes development of an in silico, expert rule-based method for the classification of chemicals into irritants or non-irritants to eye, as defined by the Draize test.
Discovery of a Potent, Orally Available Dual CysLT1 and CysLT2 Antagonist with Dicarboxylic Acid
A potent, orally available dual CysLT1 and CysLT2 receptor antagonist with a dicarboxylic acid is described. 4-(3-(Carboxymethyl)-4-{(E)-2-[4-(4-phenoxybutoxy)phenyl]vinyl}-1H-indol-1-yl)butanoic acid...
Development of a Novel Oral Cavity Compartmental Absorption and Transit Model for Sublingual Administration: Illustration with Zolpidem
Intraoral (IO) delivery is an alternative administration route to deliver a drug substance via the mouth that provides several advantages over conventional oral dosage forms.
Simulations Plus Releases GastroPlus Version 9.0
Important new features expand market for flagship software product
In silico prediction of hERG inhibition
The voltage-gated potassium channel encoded by hERG carries a delayed rectifying potassium current (IKr) underlying repolarization of the cardiac action potential.
Simulations Plus Augments Marketing and Sales Organization with Addition of Seasoned Scientist
Dr. Michael Lawless to transition to Marketing and Sales Team.
Dr. Vijay Gombar joins the Company as leader of the Cheminformatics Studies Team.
Determination of Susceptibility Breakpoints for the Novel Oxazolidinone Tedizolid
Tedizolid is a novel oxazolidinone antibacterial with potent in vitro activity against a wide range of Gram-positive pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant S. aureus)...
Run Record for Model Development
The EMA and FDA recommend including a run record in your technical report to describe any major decisions and should include an overview of the steps taken during model development. KIWI 1.3, available in May 2015, will reduce the time taken to perform this task to just minutes.
Elucidation of the Multiple Activities of Abiraterone by a Synthetic Chemistry Approach
Objective: Novel agents to treat metastatic prostate cancer include a class of drugs which function primarily by inhibiting the action of the CYP17 enzyme, which results...
Simulations Plus Reports Second Quarter FY2015 Financial Results
Final report of second quarter financial results
Cognigen quarterly profits rise
Consolidated net revenues up 48.4%; second quarter net income increases 19.8%
The importance of critical micellar concentration for the prediction of solubility enhancement in biorelevant media
This study evaluated if the intrinsic surface properties of compounds are related to the solubility enhancement (SE) typically observed in biorelevant media like fasted state simulated intestinal fluids (FaSSIF).
In silico optimization of pharmacokinetic properties and receptor binding affinity simultaneously: a ‘parallel progression approach to drug design’ applied to ß-blockers
The present work exploits the potential of in silico approaches for minimizing attrition of leads in the later stages of drug development.
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in patients with castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) undergoing treatment with abiraterone acetate or enzalutamide
Despite the introduction of a number of new treatment options (such as abiraterone acetate and enzalutamide) for castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), patients with...
Warfarin-dependent gamma-carboxylation regulates androgen receptor activity
The anti-coagulant warfarin prevents the gamma-carboxylation (gla) of target proteins by interfering with the vitamin K cycle through its inhibition of the vitamin K...
Understanding Disease-Drug Interactions in Cancer Patients: Implications for Dosing Within the Therapeutic Window
The human inflammatory response can result in the alteration of drug clearance through effects on metabolizing enzymes or transporters.
In Silico Modeling Can Predict the Unforeseen Renal Failure Caused by SGX523, a c-MET Kinase Inhibitor
SGX523 is a quinoline containing,c-MET kinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 4nM (BuchananSGetal.,2009): Inhibited thegrowth of human glioblastoma lung and gastric cancer xenografts in mice, in a Phase 1 clinical...
Predicting Five Rat Acute Toxicity Endpoints with ANNE Models using ADMET Predictor™
Alternative methods are being explored to predict the toxicity of chemicals to reduce use of animals. Laboratory/Animal tests are costly in time and money, Cheminformatics (QSTR) presents a good alternative to…