2. Substance Discovery and Product Development

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Ejemplo

new chemical entity (NCE)

The company is testing a new chemical entity for cancer treatment

bioavailability

The bioavailability of the drug affects its absorption rate

toxicity

The scientists are studying the toxicity of the new compound

preclinical testing

Preclinical testing is required before human trials begin

in-man study

The in-man study will start next year

formulation

The formulation of the drug was improved to increase effectiveness

active ingredient

The active ingredient in this medication reduces inflammation

clinical research

Clinical research is essential for drug approval

drug candidate

This molecule is a promising drug candidate

adverse reaction

Some patients experienced an adverse reaction to the medication

placebo-controlled study

A placebo-controlled study is necessary to determine efficacy

pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of the drug determine its metabolism

drug metabolism

Drug metabolism varies from person to person

dosage regimen

The doctor adjusted the dosage regimen for better results

patient compliance

Patient compliance is crucial for treatment success

drug discovery

Drug discovery involves extensive research and testing

research pipeline

Several new antibiotics are in the research pipeline

therapeutic effect

The drug showed a strong therapeutic effect in trials

regulatory approval

The drug received regulatory approval last month

clinical endpoint

The clinical endpoint for the study is a reduction in symptoms