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ADME/DMPK Studies
Optimizing drug properties for safer, more effective therapies

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Drug Discovery Program with Medicilon's Expertise

ADME/DMPK (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion/Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics) studies are vital to ensuring the safety, efficacy, and viability of drug candidates.

Medicilon offers integrated services spanning in vitro and in vivo assays, providing end-to-end support from early discovery through clinical trials.

Why ADME/DMPK Studies Matter

Medicilon’s tailored approach ensures seamless transition through these stages, supporting your IND/NDA submissions with robust, regulatory-compliant data.

Understanding the pharmacokinetics of a drug candidate is pivotal at every stage
STAGE ONE
Early Discovery

Profile discovery to lead candidates for optimal physicochemical properties and target engagement.

STAGE TWO
Preclinical Development

Refine dosing strategies and predict human responses.

STAGE THREE
Clinical Trials

Reduce risks with actionable data on metabolism and excretion.

In Vitro ADME Assays

Enhancing early-stage evaluations

Our in vitro assays prioritize early-stage efficiency, enabling:

Rapid Screening
Identify compounds with ideal ADME profiles.
Lead Optimization
Evaluate lead candidates for potential for drug-drug interaction (DDI) liabilities.
Structural Refinement
Guide improvements to structure-activity-relationships (SAR).
Key In Vitro Services

Gain predictive insights into your compound’s pharmacokinetics and toxicity

In vitro ADME data reduce late-stage failures, prioritize promising candidates, and ensure robust early-stage decision-making.

Plasma Protein Binding & Stability

Understand how your drug interacts in biological matrices.

Transporter Studies

Evaluate membrane drug transport mechanisms

(P-gp/BCRP/OATs/OCTs/MATEs/BSEP/MRPs).

Enzyme Interaction Studies

CYP450 inhibition, induction, and phenotyping.

Metabolic Stability

Liver microsomes, S9, hepatocyte studies.

Permeability Testing

Estimate absorption and Blood-Brain Barrier penetration.

Optimize your drug development with Medicilon’s tailored in vitro ADME solutions

Preclinical In Vivo ADME Studies

Real-World Insights

In vivo ADME studies capture complex biological interactions, making them indispensable for:

Bioavailability & Dosing Strategies
Determine effective concentrations.
Tissue Distribution & Excretion Pathways
Enhance safety evaluations.
Regulatory Filings
Support IND-enabling studies with actionable data.
Key In Vivo Services

Gain predictive insights into your compound’s PK, distribution, and excretion

By integrating in vivo assessments, we provide accurate, actionable data that bridges the gap between preclinical research and clinical application. 

Pharmacokinetic Assessments
  • Multi-species and Multi-cycle screening and PK/PD correlations.
  • Drug-drug interaction evaluations in vivo.
Surgical Models
  • Intravenous cannulation and infusion pumps.
  • Bile duct cannulation for detailed pharmacokinetic studies.
Specialized Techniques
  • Ultrasound-guided biopsies (e.g., liver and muscle).
  • Cassette dosing for high-throughput screening.
Tissue Distribution and Excretion Studies
  • Blood-brain barrier permeability and tissue imaging using radiolabeled compounds.
  • Metabolite identification and excretion pathway analysis.
Administration Routes
  • Diverse methods including intravenous, oral, intraperitoneal, transdermal, and intramuscular.
ADME/DMPK Strengths

Built for precision, backed by expertise

Custom Solutions

Tailored studies to match your project’s unique needs

Expert Teams

Over 20 years of experience delivering reliable data

Global Presence

State-of-the-art facilities in China and the US

Regulatory Compliance

IND/NDA-ready packages aligned with global standards

Partner with Medicilon to accelerate your drug discovery

Case Studies

Proven Results with Medicilon

TOP5300
A Breakthrough in Infertility Treatments

Medicilon evaluated the preclinical ADME/Tox profile of TOP5300, a follicle-stimulating hormone receptor agonist, demonstrating excellent safety and pharmacokinetics.

ARD-2128
Advancing Cancer Therapies

Through detailed PK studies, Medicilon supported the development of ARD-2128, a PROTAC-based AR degrader, showing superior plasma stability and bioavailability.

Frequently Asked Questions

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In vitro assays provide rapid, cost-effective screening for early-stage candidates, while in vivo studies validate these findings in biological systems, ensuring comprehensive data for decision-making.

ADME/DMPK studies are vital in translational science, guiding dose selection and predicting drug-drug interactions for safer, more effective first-in-human trials. Early pharmacokinetic evaluation optimizes lead compounds, while PBPK modeling enhances human response predictions, streamlining drug development.

ADME studies evaluate absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, ensuring effective therapeutic concentrations while minimizing toxicity.

DDI assessments help predict potential adverse interactions, ensuring drug safety and efficacy by identifying shared metabolic pathways and enzyme inhibition risks.

In vitro assays detect toxicity mechanisms early, reducing reliance on animal studies and highlighting safer candidates.

Our ADME/DMPK studies are aligned with global regulatory requirements, providing robust data for successful IND/NDA submissions.

Your Trusted Partner in ADME/DMPK Research

From early discovery to IND-enabling studies, Medicilon’s integrated solutions and expert teams are here to support you at every step of drug development.

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