pro-drug

[US]/[ˈprəʊ drʌɡ]/
[UK]/[ˈproʊ drʌɡ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A compound administered as an inactive form that is metabolized in the body to an active drug.; A drug designed to be metabolized into an active drug in the body.

Phrases & Collocations

pro-drug design

a pro-drug

pro-drug approach

using a pro-drug

pro-drug form

pro-drug release

pro-drug metabolism

pro-drug strategy

pro-drug candidate

pro-drug development

Example Sentences

the researchers investigated a novel pro-drug approach for targeted cancer therapy.

this pro-drug is designed to be activated by enzymes in the tumor microenvironment.

the pro-drug's efficacy was significantly improved compared to the parent drug.

developing a successful pro-drug requires careful consideration of metabolic pathways.

the pro-drug undergoes enzymatic conversion to release the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

we are exploring the potential of pro-drug strategies for improved drug delivery.

the pro-drug's bioavailability was enhanced through esterase-mediated activation.

a key advantage of the pro-drug is reduced systemic toxicity.

the pro-drug's design incorporates a cleavable linker for controlled release.

we observed increased tumor penetration with the pro-drug formulation.

the pro-drug's activation rate is a critical factor in its therapeutic effect.

the stability of the pro-drug in vivo is crucial for its clinical application.

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