Best of both worlds: An expansion of the state of the art pKa model with data from three industrial partners

Best of both worlds: An expansion of the state of the art pKa model with data from three industrial partners

Publication: Mol Inform
Software: ADMET Predictor®
Division: Cheminformatics

In a unique collaboration between Simulations Plus and several industrial partners, we were able to develop a new version 11.0 of the previously published in silico pKa model, S+pKa, with considerably improved prediction accuracy

Prediction of Disease Progression and Clinical Response in Systemic Sclerosis: Experience From a Proof-of-Concept Trial

Prediction of Disease Progression and Clinical Response in Systemic Sclerosis: Experience From a Proof-of-Concept Trial

Publication: American College of Rheumatology

Using the modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS) as a surrogate for disease activity, a phase 2a study in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) measured efficacy of the autotaxin inhibitor ziritaxestat.

Assessing the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Classification of Putative Anticholinergic Drugs Using Drug Properties

Assessing the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden Classification of Putative Anticholinergic Drugs Using Drug Properties

Publication: Br J Clin Pharmacol
Software: ADMET Predictor®
Division: Cheminformatics

This study evaluated the use of machine learning to leverage drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) data together with physicochemical and pharmacological data to develop a novel anticholinergic burden scale and compare its performance to previously published scales.

Application of Mechanistic Pharmacokinetic Model for the Optimization of Metformin Delayed Release Dosage Form for Intestinal Targeting

Application of Mechanistic Pharmacokinetic Model for the Optimization of Metformin Delayed Release Dosage Form for Intestinal Targeting

Publication: Indian J Pharma Education Res
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Metformin (MET) is a widely prescribed drug for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Despite the rich clinical experience and advantages, the clinical utility of MET in renal failure patients is limited because of the treatment-related side effects.

Investigative analysis of blood–brain barrier penetrating potential of electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes) chemicals using predictive computational models

Investigative analysis of blood–brain barrier penetrating potential of electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes) chemicals using predictive computational models

Publication: Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol
Software: ADMET Predictor®
Division: Cheminformatics

Seizures are known potential side effects of nicotine toxicity and have been reported in electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS, e-cigarettes) users, with the majority involving youth or young adults.

A Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Study to Assess the Adjuvanticity of Three Peptides in an Oral Vaccine

A Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Study to Assess the Adjuvanticity of Three Peptides in an Oral Vaccine

Publication: Pharmaceutics
Software: GastroPlus®

Following up on the first PBPK model for an oral vaccine built for alpha-tocopherol, three peptides are explored in this article to verify if they could support an oral vaccine formulation as adjuvants using the same PBPK modeling approach.

Systematic Development of Hot Melt Extrusion-Based Amorphous Solid Dispersion: Integrating Quality by Design and In Silico Modeling

Systematic Development of Hot Melt Extrusion-Based Amorphous Solid Dispersion: Integrating Quality by Design and In Silico Modeling

Publication: J Pharm Inov
Software: GastroPlus®

The study aimed to develop and optimize apremilast (APST) solid dispersion formulations using copovidone (Kollidon VA64) as the carrier and vitamin E TPGS as the surfactant to enhance solubility and dissolution, and to utilize in silico Physiologically Based Biopharmaceutics Modeling (PBBM) in GastroPlus to simulate the in vivo behaviour of the optimized formulation, predicting its potential for enhancing oral bioavailability.

In Silico Technologies A Strategic Imperative for Accelerating Breakthroughs and Market Leadership for FDA-regulated Products

In Silico Technologies A Strategic Imperative for Accelerating Breakthroughs and Market Leadership for FDA-regulated Products

Publication: Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration
Software: DILIsym®

The 21st century technology revolution has the power to reshape the way organizations manage, process, and harness data, drive innovation, and unlock new possibilities for consumers and patients across the globe

Conventional vs Mechanistic IVIVC: A Comparative Study in Establishing Dissolution Safe Space for Extended Release Formulations

Conventional vs Mechanistic IVIVC: A Comparative Study in Establishing Dissolution Safe Space for Extended Release Formulations

Publication: AAPS PharmSciTech
Software: GastroPlus®

The use of in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) for extended release oral dosage forms is an important technique that can avoid potential clinical studies.

Construction of a physiologically based pharmacokinetic model of paclobutrazol and exposure estimation in the human body

Construction of a physiologically based pharmacokinetic model of paclobutrazol and exposure estimation in the human body

Publication: Toxicology
Software: GastroPlus®

Paclobutrazol (PBZ) is a plant growth regulator that can delay plant growth and improve plant resistance and yield. Although it has been widely used in the growth of medicinal plants, human beings may take it by taking traditional Chinese medicine.

Evaluating gender effect in the generic bioequivalence studies by physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling – A case study of dextromethorphan modified release tablets

Evaluating gender effect in the generic bioequivalence studies by physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling – A case study of dextromethorphan modified release tablets

Publication: Biopharm Drug Dispos
Software: GastroPlus®

The United States Food and Drug Administration guidelines for the bioequivalence (BE) testing of the generic drug products suggests that there should be an equal proportion of male and female population in the BE study.

Physiologically based absorption modeling to predict the bioequivalence of two apixaban formulations

Physiologically based absorption modeling to predict the bioequivalence of two apixaban formulations

Publication: Clin Transl Sci
Software: GastroPlus®

The equivalence of absorption rates and extents between generic drugs and their reference formulations is crucial for ensuring therapeutic comparability.

Advancing Toxicity Predictions: A Review on in Vitro to in Vivo Extrapolation in Next-Generation Risk Assessment

Advancing Toxicity Predictions: A Review on in Vitro to in Vivo Extrapolation in Next-Generation Risk Assessment

Authors: Han P, Li X, Yang J, Zhang Y, Chen J
Publication: Environment & Health
Software: GastroPlus®

As a key step in next-generation risk assessment (NGRA), in vitro to in vivo extrapolation (IVIVE) aims to mobilize a mechanism-based understanding of toxicology to translate bioactive chemical concentrations obtained from in vitro assays to corresponding exposures likely to induce bioactivity in vivo.