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How can small molecule inhibitors be designed and synthesized to selectively target autoimmune disease-causing immune cells while sparing healthy cells in the body?

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How can researchers modify existing antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacteria and what are the challenges associated with this approach?

asked 9 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by IsobelBrione (630 points)

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How can researchers develop a new treatment for cardiovascular diseases that effectively targets specific pathways or receptors within the body while avoiding potential off-target effects that may cause harm to the patient? What specific chemical compounds or modifications could be used to achieve this goal, and how can their efficacy and safety be tested in preclinical and clinical studies?

asked 9 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by DamienArchul (390 points)

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How can pharmacogenetics be used to predict an individual's response to a specific drug and optimize drug therapy for that individual?

asked 10 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by EliseHibbs7 (430 points)

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How can one design a drug that targets a specific genetic mutation and corrects the abnormal function of the associated protein, in individuals affected by genetic disorders? Provide a step-by-step approach to designing such a drug, considering factors such as protein structure, ligand identification and optimization, and pharmacokinetics.

asked 10 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by BrianneDagos (470 points)

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How can novel small molecule inhibitors be designed and synthesized to target specific molecular pathways involved in the development of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

asked 10 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by EdwardTier7 (310 points)

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How can novel drug molecules be designed and synthesized to effectively target specific molecular pathways involved in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, and hypertension?

asked 10 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by AlisonVinci (490 points)

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How can new drugs be designed to effectively target and treat neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease while minimizing unwanted side effects and toxicity to the patient's body?

asked 10 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by AdalbertoHar (510 points)

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How can natural compounds extracted from plants be modified to develop effective treatments for gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? What specific chemical modifications need to be made to enhance bioavailability and efficacy of these compounds as potential medications for digestive disorders?

asked 10 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by OctavioGreen (590 points)

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How can molecular modification be used to improve the efficacy and/or reduce the side effects of current treatments for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and acid reflux?

asked 10 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by StellaJyk813 (450 points)

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How can modifications to an existing molecule increase its efficacy and reduce its toxicity in the development of new treatments for autoimmune diseases?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by CheriFrw2570 (230 points)

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How can medicinal chemists utilize structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to design new small molecule drugs that selectively target specific immune cells involved in autoimmune diseases, while minimizing off-target effects and toxicity?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by CheryleWarin (570 points)

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How can medicinal chemists modify existing antibiotics to create new compounds that are effective against drug-resistant bacteria strains, specifically targeting the mechanisms that these bacteria use to resist traditional antibiotics?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by CaitlinLaros (490 points)

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How can medicinal chemists modify existing antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacteria strains?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by EvaAntonio06 (450 points)

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How can medicinal chemists develop new treatments for skin diseases that are both effective and safe for long-term use?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by BrooksBaeza (470 points)

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How can medicinal chemists develop new treatments for autoimmune diseases that target the immune system specifically without affecting other healthy cells?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by AgnesLenk563 (670 points)

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How can medicinal chemists design drugs to target specific mutations in genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, while avoiding off-target effects on healthy cells?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by QUPMurray237 (530 points)

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How can medicinal chemists design drugs to specifically target the lifecycle of the Zika virus while minimizing the risk of harming healthy cells?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by BrendaBurche (450 points)

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How can knowledge of pharmacogenetics be used to optimize drug therapy for individual patients in the treatment of cancer? Specifically, investigate the pharmacogenetics of common chemotherapy drugs and the genetic variations that can affect drug response and toxicity in cancer patients.

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by ThaddeusRuff (350 points)

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How can knowledge of a patient's genetic makeup assist in determining the personalized dose and response to a specific drug in the treatment of cancer?

asked 11 hours ago in Medicinal Chemistry by ThaddeusRuff (350 points)

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