5 Questions
What is the primary objective of the drug discovery phase?
To identify lead molecules
What impeded the development of back ups when the lead failed in the historical approach to drug discovery?
Lack of structural diversity in lead molecules
How did pharmaceutical industries' success in drug discovery originate in the 1950s and 1960s?
Through accidental discovery and chance
What was a major limitation of the historical approach to drug discovery in the 20th century?
Lack of molecules with high structural diversity
What did William Withering discover in 1776 through one of his dying patients?
The use of foxglove to treat dropsy or edema
Explore the different phases of drug development including discovery, preclinical, clinical, marketing authorisation, and manufacturing. Learn about the objectives of each phase and the key aspects of drug discovery and development process.
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