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

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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 Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by NicholeBlade (2.1k 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 Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by ClydeC545764 (2.2k 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 Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by DonnellBeckh (2.3k 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 Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by Dwain5313275 (2.5k 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 Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by Benjamin55Q0 (2.1k points)

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How can drug design strategies be used to target specific metabolic pathways involved in metabolic disorders such as diabetes or obesity?

asked Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by KentFlannaga (1.7k points)

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How can computer-aided drug design be utilized to develop new treatments for autoimmune diseases, focusing specifically on the design of small-molecule inhibitors that target key immune system signaling pathways?

asked Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by WhitneyCarey (1.8k points)

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How can chemists modify the chemical structure of existing antibiotics to overcome drug-resistant bacterial infections like MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)?

asked Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by EdwinLindell (1.9k points)

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How can chemists design new drugs that target specific receptors in the gastrointestinal tract to treat conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease?

asked Feb 5 in Medicinal Chemistry by AntwanBowie (2.0k points)

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How can chemical modifications of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) improve their efficacy and reduce their adverse effects in the treatment of inflammatory diseases?

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by TahliaEvatt8 (2.2k points)

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How can chemical modifications of natural compounds be used to develop new treatments for specific skin diseases like psoriasis or eczema?

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by EdithLindt35 (1.6k points)

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How can chemical modifications be made to existing drugs to improve their efficacy in treating gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease?

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by TiaraFitzgib (2.1k points)

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How can chemical modification of existing anti-inflammatory drugs lead to the development of more effective treatments for inflammatory diseases?

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by CesarSpragg2 (2.1k points)

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How can any newly developed treatment for gastrointestinal diseases target the specific site of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract while avoiding adverse effects in other organs?

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by IolaHolly818 (2.0k points)

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Here's a precise problem for a chemistry student to solve in the context of developing new treatments for skin diseases:What are the chemical properties of common ingredients in current topical treatments for psoriasis, and how can those properties be optimized to increase efficacy and decrease side effects in clinical use?

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by WalterC19362 (2.4k points)

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Design an antibiotic to specifically target gram-negative bacteria using principles of medicinal chemistry.

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by DKGStacy090 (2.4k points)

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Design a synthetic pathway for the synthesis of a new drug candidate that targets the acetylcholinesterase enzyme to treat Alzheimer's disease. The drug must have high potency and selectivity for the enzyme, and should not exhibit any significant toxicity or side effects. Furthermore, ensure that the synthetic route is cost-effective and can be scaled up for large-scale production.

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by DelilaBeyers (1.6k points)

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Design a potential drug molecule to treat type 2 diabetes. Include the molecular structure of the drug and explain how it will work in the body to regulate glucose levels. Also, discuss the potential side effects and any potential drug interactions with common medications used by diabetic patients.

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by JoesphWoffor (2.3k points)

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Design a new drug for a specific type of cancer, outlining the molecular structure and mechanism of action, considering its effectiveness, safety profile, and potential side effects, using medicinal chemistry principles and techniques.

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by KlaudiaLefle (2.2k points)

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