Accurate prediction of lipophilicity—logP—based on molecular structures is a well-established field. Predictions of logP are often used to drive forward drug discovery projects.

Development of rivaroxaban microemulsion-based hydrogel for transdermal treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism
We have developed a microemulsion (ME)-based hydrogel, containing propylene glycol, Azone®, Labrasol®, isobutanol and water (20:3:18:3:56), for the transdermal delivery of rivaroxaban (RVX). Formulation ME-1:RVX...

Combination of a biopharmaceutic classification system and physiologically based pharmacokinetic models to predict absorption properties of baicalein in vitro and in vivo
To determine the in vitro and in vivo absorption properties of active ingredients of the Chinese medicine, baicalein, to enrich mechanistic understanding of oral drug absorption.

An insight into the anticancer potential of carbamates and thiocarbamates of 10-demethoxy-10-methylaminocolchicine
Colchicine shows very high antimitotic activity, therefore, it is used as a lead compound for generation of new anticancer agents. In the hope of developing novel, useful drugs with more favourable pharmacological...

July 2021 GastroPlus Newsletter
Thanks to all of you for the many contributions that you all have made over the years to help us reach the significant milestone of our “silver anniversary”.

Model-based dose selection for the phase 3 evaluation of molnupiravir (MOV) in the treatment of COVID-19 in adults
There is an urgent need for effective treatment options that are easily administered and readily implementable in health systems globally to reduce the impact of COVID-191

Cosmetics Europe evaluation of 6 in silico skin penetration models
The ADME TF aims to develop in silico skin penetration models using in vitro human skin penetration data for 25 chemicals solubilized in water.

Simulations Plus Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Continuing the commitment to improve public health through innovative solutions

Predicting quantitatively P-glycoprotein mediated drug-drug interactions and intestinal absorption using humanized mice
P-glycoprotein (P-gp) exhibits a broad specificity for substrates and affects their pharmacokinetics, especially intestinal absorption.

Predicting the potential toxicity of 26 components in Cassiae semen using in silico and in vitro approaches
Cassiae semen are dried and ripe seeds of Cassia obtusifolia L. or Cassia tora L. (Fabaceae) and have been made into roasted tea or used as a traditional medicine in Asian countries.

Biocompatible solvent selection based on thermodynamic and computational solubility models, in-silico GastroPlus prediction, and cellular studies of ketoconazole for subcutaneous delivery
We aimed to identify a suitable solvent [dimethyl acetamide (DMA), ethyl acetate, (EA), N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP), cremophor-EL (CEL), transcutol-HP (THP), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG-400), limonene and ethanol]...

New PBPK Modeling & Simulation Courses for Fall 2021
The world is constantly changing, and with the advancement of technology, it is moving at an accelerated pace.

In Silico Modeling and Simulation to Guide Bioequivalence Testing for Oral Drugs in a Virtual Population
Model-informed drug discovery and development (MID3) shows great advantages...

Population Pharmacokinetics (Pop PK) of MYL‑1402O (a Proposed Biosimilar to Bevacizumab) and Reference Product (Avastin) in Patients With Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (nsNSCLC)
MYL-1402O (MYL) is a proposed biosimilar to bevacizumab reference product. A multicenter, double blind randomized, phase 3 study compared the efficacy, safety, PK, and immunogenicity of...

Treatment Optimization of Maintenance Immunosuppressive Agents in Pediatric Renal Transplant Recipients
Introduction: Graft survival in pediatric kidney transplant patients has increased significantly within the last three decades, correlating with the discovery and utilization of new immunosuppressants as well as...

Experimental Solubility of Ketoconazole, Validation Models, and In vivo Prediction in Human Based on GastroPlus
The study aimed to identify a suitable cosolvent + water mixture for subcutaneous...

Simulations Plus Sets Date for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Conference call to be on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 4:15 p.m. ET