Quantification of the Exposure of Consumers and Hairdressers to Formaldehyde and Oxalic Acid After Application of Hair Straightening Products Containing Glyoxylic Acid

Quantification of the Exposure of Consumers and Hairdressers to Formaldehyde and Oxalic Acid After Application of Hair Straightening Products Containing Glyoxylic Acid

Publication: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
Software: GastroPlus®

Glyoxylic acid (GA), the active ingredient of heat-activated hair straightening products (GHSPs) has been discussed in the context of acute kidney injury (AKI) via oxalic acid (OA) crystal formation and of heat-decomposition resulting in release of formaldehyde.

In Silico Predictions for ADME and Toxicology

In Silico Predictions for ADME and Toxicology

Publication: CRC Press
Software: ADMET Predictor®

Advances in computational modeling are transforming how scientists predict a compound’s Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicology (ADMET) profiles.

In Silico Prediction of Solubility, Permeability, and Metabolism

In Silico Prediction of Solubility, Permeability, and Metabolism

Publication: CRC Press

This chapter presents a comprehensive review of in silico techniques for the prediction of solubility, permeability, and metabolism—critical determinants of drug candidates’ pharmacokinetic and safety profiles during drug discovery and development.

Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Cefotaxime To Inform Pediatric Dosing in Renal Impairment

Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Cefotaxime To Inform Pediatric Dosing in Renal Impairment

Publication: Eur J Clin Pharmacol
Software: GastroPlus®

Cefotaxime (CFT) is a broad spectrum, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of severe infections, yet dosing guidelines for pediatric with renal impairment is scarce.

Why Next-Generation Mechanistic Models will Transform Drug Discovery: Integrating Efficacy and Safety

Why Next-Generation Mechanistic Models will Transform Drug Discovery: Integrating Efficacy and Safety

Publication: Expert Opin Drug Discov
Software: DILIsym®, GastroPlus®

Drug discovery remains constrained by high attrition rates and the fragmented evaluation of exposure, efficacy, and safety.

Animal-Free Skin Sensitization Testing: In Chemico and In Silico Integrated Approach

Animal-Free Skin Sensitization Testing: In Chemico and In Silico Integrated Approach

Publication: Toxics
Software: ADMET Predictor®

The increasing prohibition of animal testing for cosmetic products has driven the development of alternative approaches to ensure consumer safety.

2025 AAPS 360 Annual Meeting: Highlights in In Vitro Release and Dissolution Testing and Oral Biopharmaceutics Modeling

2025 AAPS 360 Annual Meeting: Highlights in In Vitro Release and Dissolution Testing and Oral Biopharmaceutics Modeling

Publication: Dissolution Tech
Software: GastroPlus®

This manuscript highlights key sessions from the In Vitro Release and Dissolution Testing (IVRDT) and Oral Biopharmaceutics and Absorption Modeling (OBAM) communities at the 2025 AAPS PharmSci 360 Annual Meeting (November 9–12, San Antonio, TX).

Impact of Preclinical Verification in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modelling for First-in-Human Predictions: Application of a Published Model Building Strategy for Five Compounds

Impact of Preclinical Verification in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modelling for First-in-Human Predictions: Application of a Published Model Building Strategy for Five Compounds

Publication: Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Software: GastroPlus®

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modelling is routinely used in the pharmaceutical industry and has an impact on drug labels.

Pulmonary Physiological-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling for Clinical Systemic and Regional PK Prediction of Inhaled Nintedanib Drug Products

Pulmonary Physiological-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling for Clinical Systemic and Regional PK Prediction of Inhaled Nintedanib Drug Products

Authors: Masum ZU, Gupta V
Publication: The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Software: GastroPlus®

Nintedanib (Nint), a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is approved by the FDA for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by administration as an oral tablet.

Mechanistic PBPK Modeling Identifies Oral Microenvironment Determinants of Buccal Midazolam Exposure

Mechanistic PBPK Modeling Identifies Oral Microenvironment Determinants of Buccal Midazolam Exposure

Authors: Lee J, Gukasyan HJ
Publication: Drug Metab Dispos
Software: GastroPlus®

Buccal drug delivery relies on prolonged mucosal contact for absorption, sensitive to interindividual chemical and physical variability within the oral microenvironment (Hua, 2019; Shipp et al., 2022).

Development of a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Simulation Model for Nicotine

Development of a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Simulation Model for Nicotine

Publication: Drug Metab Dispos
Software: GastroPlus®

Tobacco is a major cause of chronic diseases such as lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease worldwide.

Translating In Vitro Mechanistic Findings to In Vivo Toxicity Outcomes: A Case Study of Usnic Acid Hepatotoxicity

Translating In Vitro Mechanistic Findings to In Vivo Toxicity Outcomes: A Case Study of Usnic Acid Hepatotoxicity

Publication: Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
Software: GastroPlus®

New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) utilizing cellular models provide mechanistic insight into chemical hazards, but their utility in human health risk assessment depends on demonstrating how effectively in vitro findings translate to real-world outcomes

Advancing Pharmacoequity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries via Model Informed Drug Development

Advancing Pharmacoequity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries via Model Informed Drug Development

Publication: Clinical and Translational Science

Across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) inequities in access to safe, effective medicines persist due to limited regulatory capacity, inadequate financing, and insufficient local data.

Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling to Predict Human Pharmacokinetics of a Novel Mithramycin Analog for Ewing Sarcoma

Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling to Predict Human Pharmacokinetics of a Novel Mithramycin Analog for Ewing Sarcoma

Publication: Research Square
Software: ADMET Predictor®

To develop and verify a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling strategy for mithramycin (MTM) and its analog, MTMSA-Trp, with the aim of projecting first-in-human plasma pharmacokinetics and supporting the translational development of MTMSA-Trp for Ewing sarcoma treatment.

Reproductive Toxicity of Fructus Psoraleae in Zebrafish: Material Basis and Implications for Clinical Safety Dosing

Reproductive Toxicity of Fructus Psoraleae in Zebrafish: Material Basis and Implications for Clinical Safety Dosing

Publication: Phytomedicine
Software: GastroPlus®

Fructus psoraleae (FP), a classical TCM with a medicinal history spanning several millennia, is esteemed for its therapeutic properties in regulating Qi, alleviating asthma, tonifying kidneys and reinforcing Yang.