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What is the expected hit rate when developing bioassays?
What is the expected hit rate when developing bioassays?
Which method combines computational analysis and physical testing in drug discovery?
Which method combines computational analysis and physical testing in drug discovery?
What must be done to confirm that 'hits' are biologically active?
What must be done to confirm that 'hits' are biologically active?
What is one key purpose of preclinical development in drug discovery?
What is one key purpose of preclinical development in drug discovery?
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What is one aspect assessed during Phase 1 clinical trials?
What is one aspect assessed during Phase 1 clinical trials?
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Which testing combination is essential for predicting an appropriate dose range for FIH trials?
Which testing combination is essential for predicting an appropriate dose range for FIH trials?
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Why are animal studies still used in drug safety and toxicology testing?
Why are animal studies still used in drug safety and toxicology testing?
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What happens to compounds that are characterized as 'Active leads' after initial bioassays?
What happens to compounds that are characterized as 'Active leads' after initial bioassays?
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What is the approximate duration of Phase I-III in the clinical development process?
What is the approximate duration of Phase I-III in the clinical development process?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when selecting therapeutic areas for drug development?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when selecting therapeutic areas for drug development?
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What does pharmacovigilance primarily focus on after a drug is approved?
What does pharmacovigilance primarily focus on after a drug is approved?
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What was a significant challenge regarding the production of penicillin during World War II?
What was a significant challenge regarding the production of penicillin during World War II?
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What is the main objective of the iterative process in selecting drug candidates?
What is the main objective of the iterative process in selecting drug candidates?
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Which therapeutic area is known to have the lowest success rate in drug development?
Which therapeutic area is known to have the lowest success rate in drug development?
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What drives the demand for drugs in therapeutic areas?
What drives the demand for drugs in therapeutic areas?
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What aspect of drug discovery underscores the importance of collaboration among multiple disciplines?
What aspect of drug discovery underscores the importance of collaboration among multiple disciplines?
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What is the primary effect of Cetirizine in allergic reactions?
What is the primary effect of Cetirizine in allergic reactions?
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What is the role of histamine binding to H2 receptors in the gastric parietal cells?
What is the role of histamine binding to H2 receptors in the gastric parietal cells?
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Which of the following describes potency in drug action?
Which of the following describes potency in drug action?
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What is the main action of Cimetidine as an H2 receptor antagonist?
What is the main action of Cimetidine as an H2 receptor antagonist?
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When an immune reaction occurs, what does the body aim to do with blood flow?
When an immune reaction occurs, what does the body aim to do with blood flow?
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Which layer is involved in the molecular mechanism of drug action?
Which layer is involved in the molecular mechanism of drug action?
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What occurs if a drug has a low potency?
What occurs if a drug has a low potency?
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In the context of an allergic reaction, what is the desired outcome regarding histamine?
In the context of an allergic reaction, what is the desired outcome regarding histamine?
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What determines whether a drug is considered a therapy or a poison?
What determines whether a drug is considered a therapy or a poison?
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Which of the following statements about Botulinum toxin is true?
Which of the following statements about Botulinum toxin is true?
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What was the initial purpose of Sildenafil before its side effects were realized?
What was the initial purpose of Sildenafil before its side effects were realized?
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Which of the following drugs was derived from morphine?
Which of the following drugs was derived from morphine?
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What is the main reason behind deriving new drugs from existing molecules?
What is the main reason behind deriving new drugs from existing molecules?
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Which industry primarily contributed to the development of modern pharmaceuticals?
Which industry primarily contributed to the development of modern pharmaceuticals?
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What was a significant accident leading to the successful introduction of Viagra?
What was a significant accident leading to the successful introduction of Viagra?
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What effect does Botox primarily have when used therapeutically?
What effect does Botox primarily have when used therapeutically?
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What primarily determines the nature of drug-target interactions?
What primarily determines the nature of drug-target interactions?
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What is the term used to describe the relationship between a drug's structural characteristics and its biological effect?
What is the term used to describe the relationship between a drug's structural characteristics and its biological effect?
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Which type of drug binding is most common?
Which type of drug binding is most common?
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Where do endogenous interactions typically occur in drug-target binding?
Where do endogenous interactions typically occur in drug-target binding?
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What defines the affinity of a drug?
What defines the affinity of a drug?
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Which of the following statements about allosteric sites is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about allosteric sites is TRUE?
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What typically happens when a drug binds irreversibly to a target?
What typically happens when a drug binds irreversibly to a target?
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What is the main purpose of rational drug design?
What is the main purpose of rational drug design?
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Why can't dopamine itself be used as a treatment for dopamine deficiency in the brain?
Why can't dopamine itself be used as a treatment for dopamine deficiency in the brain?
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What role does L-DOPA play in the biosynthetic pathway of dopamine?
What role does L-DOPA play in the biosynthetic pathway of dopamine?
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How does Carbidopa function when combined with L-DOPA?
How does Carbidopa function when combined with L-DOPA?
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What is a prodrug?
What is a prodrug?
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What is a primary advantage of using prodrugs?
What is a primary advantage of using prodrugs?
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Why is it crucial to study the biological response of a new molecule in drug development?
Why is it crucial to study the biological response of a new molecule in drug development?
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Which statement about L-DOPA is true?
Which statement about L-DOPA is true?
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What purpose does Carbidopa serve in the context of L-DOPA treatment?
What purpose does Carbidopa serve in the context of L-DOPA treatment?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics
- Introduction to drug discovery, drug action, drug targets, and drug development
- Difference between drugs and medicine
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Description of the four main drug targets and the origin of drugs
What is Pharmacology?
- The study of how drugs affect the function of living systems (humans, animals, microbes)
- Focuses on therapeutics for humans
- Includes the discovery and development of new medical treatments
- Aims to improve drug effectiveness and reduce side effects
- Exploration of individual variations in drug response (personalized medicine)
- Understanding drug tolerance and addiction
Physiology of How Diseases Come About
- Drugs are designed by understanding the mechanisms of disease
- Chemical communication among cells and organs is essential for bodily function
- Endogenous molecules (neurotransmitters and hormones) regulate cellular and physiological activity
- Drugs act as "hijacks" to address disease, requiring an understanding of the underlying mechanisms
What is a Drug?
- A substance introduced into the body for a specific purpose (treatment, cure, diagnosis, disease prevention)
- May be used for lifestyle or non-medical purposes (e.g., caffeine)
- Contains one or more drugs with a specific therapeutic intent
- May also contain other substances for stability or ease of use
Drugs from Different Sources
- Natural products from plants, microbes, and animals (e.g., morphine from poppy seeds)
- Existing molecules modified to enhance specificity or effectiveness
- Serendipity: discovering a drug's effect on a different target than originally intended
- Rational design: understanding disease processes and using that knowledge to design drugs
How Drugs Work
- Molecules in an organism vastly outnumber drug molecules
- Drugs are distributed randomly throughout the body
- Drugs need to interact with specific cellular molecules (e.g., receptors) for a pharmacological response
Branches of Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics: the effect of the body on a drug; how it's distributed, metabolized, and excreted
- Pharmacodynamics: the effect of the drug on the body; mechanisms of drug action
Drug Targets
- Receptors, ion channels, transporters, and enzymes are the main drug targets in the market
- Receptors are proteins that bind to specific molecules (endogenous or exogenous) triggering a signal transduction (biological process)
- Ion channels: regulate the flow of ions in and out of cells
- Transporters: move molecules across biological membranes
- Enzymes: catalyze chemical reactions
Drug-Target Interaction
- Drugs interact to cause biological effects
- Interaction can be at active site, allosteric site, or orthosteric sites
- The interaction is driven by bonds, steric fits, and the specific structure
Drug Selectivity
- The ability of a drug to bind to a specific target rather than other potentially similar targets
- If a drug has weak selectivity, it is likely to have unintended, undesirable effects
- Affinity and efficacy for a target are considered with respect to other targets
- Selective drugs (e.g., for the treatment of histamine receptors) target specific receptors when a biological response is needed
Drug Potency and Efficacy
- Potency: the amount of a drug needed to achieve a certain effect (lower concentration leads to higher potency)
- Efficacy: the maximum response a drug can produce (maximal effect) – related to the percentage change in response
- Partial agonists: drugs that reach a certain percentage of maximum response but do not fully activate the target
- Competitive antagonists: molecules that bind to the receptor, preventing the action of an agonist
- Non-competitive antagonists bind to the receptor at another site, limiting agonist effect
How Drug Targets Work
- Signal transduction involves a receptor binding a ligand and triggering downstream interactions within the cell (rapid or slow)
- Ion channels control ion movement in and out of cells
Types of Ion Channels
- Ligand-gated ion channels: open or close when a molecule (ligand) binds to it
- Voltage-gated ion channels: open or close in response to a change in the membrane potential
G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- A single protein polypeptide with seven transmembrane domains; a common drug target -Ligands can bind to extracellular or transmembrane domains
- G-proteins are involved in the downstream processes; activation can be positive or negative
Transporters
- Move molecules across membranes against their concentration gradient; energy is required
- Important for regulation and homeostasis
- Drug examples are antidepressants and reuptake inhibitors to regulate neurotransmitter levels
Enzyme Inhibitors
- Drugs that inhibit enzymes
- Essential for biological activity
- Used in anesthetic procedures for reversing the effects
Properties of Drug Targets and Mechanisms of Drug Action
- Drug targets primarily include proteins, composed of 20 amino acids, which each have a specific side chain
Drug Discovery and Development
- Involves drug discovery, research, preclinical drug development, clinical drug development, and regulatory approval
- Includes dose–response curves and other biological assays
Clinical Drug Development
- Phase 1: studies in healthy volunteers to evaluate safety and dosage ranges
- Phase 2: studies in patients to evaluate efficacy and further refine safety
- Phase 3: large-scale studies in patients to confirm efficacy and monitor adverse effects
- Phase 4: post-marketing surveillance to monitor long-term safety and effects in a broader population
Drug Discovery: Emerging Technologies
- AI and big data approaches can be used to analyze large amounts of biological data -Helps to speed up drug discovery
- Human protein atlas and data based analysis of target proteins
Mechanisms Behind Pharmacology
- Drugs cause biological responses by binding to target molecules (e.g., receptors, enzymes, ion channels)
- This interaction can lead to altered physiological functions which result in therapeutic effects or side effects
- Drug target interactions are determined by various properties including binding affinity and specificity
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This quiz provides an overview of pharmacology, focusing on drug discovery, mechanisms of action, and the differences between drugs and medicine. It covers essential topics such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the physiology of diseases. Test your knowledge on drug targets and the impact of drugs on living systems.
