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Design a drug that could potentially treat Type 2 Diabetes by targeting an enzyme or transport protein involved in glucose metabolism. Consider the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drug and include a detailed mechanism of action.

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How do certain drugs interact with each other in the human body, and what is the impact of these interactions on drug efficacy and potential side effects?

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What are the key structural features of cancer cells that can be targeted by drugs in order to selectively kill them, and how can medicinal chemists optimize the design of such drugs to increase their efficacy and minimize their side effects?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by YQYFlora9901 (1.9k points)

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What are the mechanisms by which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, and how can medicinal chemists modify existing antibiotics or develop new ones to overcome these mechanisms and effectively combat drug-resistant bacteria?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by YvonneRausch (2.0k points)

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How does aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) inhibit the formation of prostaglandins and thromboxanes, and what specific interactions occur between aspirin and the enzymes involved in these processes?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by Mose2866156 (1.6k points)

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How does the mechanism of action differ between aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen in treating pain and inflammation, and what structural features of these drugs contribute to their efficacy?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by BlairMorrill (1.9k points)

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How does the drug aspirin target and inhibit an enzyme in the body, and what is the chemical mechanism behind its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by 092347908024 (1.7k points)

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What is the metabolic pathway of a commonly prescribed drug such as aspirin in the body, and how do different factors such as age, gender, and genetics affect the metabolism of this drug?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by YasminWorrel (2.2k points)

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How does the drug aspirin work to relieve pain and reduce inflammation at the molecular level?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by CandelariaFi (1.6k points)

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How does the existing drug 'Aspirin' work to decrease pain and reduce inflammation in the body, and what chemical reactions are involved in its mechanism of actions?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by KirstenLipsc (1.8k points)

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How does the drug aspirin reduce pain and inflammation in the body at a molecular level?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by Camilla86G58 (1.8k points)

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How does the drug aspirin interact with COX enzymes at the molecular level to inhibit pain and inflammation?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by MammieArmyta (1.8k points)

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How does the drug aspirin work at the molecular level to relieve pain and reduce inflammation in the body?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by JaninaDohert (2.2k points)

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How does the drug aspirin work to reduce pain and inflammation, and what is its mechanism of action at the molecular level in the human body?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by ChristelIdr7 (1.7k points)

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How does the drug aspirin specifically target and inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in the prostaglandin biosynthesis pathway, leading to reduced inflammation and pain relief?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by BradCoz53277 (1.9k points)

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How does the drug aspirin specifically interact with the enzymes involved in the production of prostaglandins to reduce inflammation and pain in the body?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by KristeenN708 (2.1k points)

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How does aspirin interact with COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and reduce inflammation in the body?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by LawrenceMcGr (1.8k points)

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What is the mechanism of action of Aspirin and how does it affect the decarboxylation of arachidonic acid?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by Aline0805519 (1.8k points)

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How does the drug aspirin prevent blood clots and what specific chemical reactions occur in the body that cause this prevention?

asked Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry by VickieDuffie (1.8k points)

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How does the drug Aspirin exert its anti-inflammatory effect at a molecular level?

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