Utilizing Imaging Mass Spectrometry for Drug Discovery

Friday, September 27, 2019

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During the drug development process, analyzing medicinal compounds and therapeutics within the body is a difficult task. In order to gain a better understanding of these interactions, imaging mass spectrometry is being utilized in drug development.

Using this clever application, researchers are able to investigate how different formulations and administration techniques modify the distribution and efficacy of the drug. Other applications of imaging mass spectrometry include investigations on how drug candidates produce off-target effects by analyzing their distribution over a set time period and safety guidelines for potential treatments.

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