biodistribution
BY-oh-dis-truh-BYOO-shun
Definition
The process by which a drug or substance is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted within a living organism.
Etymology
The word is a compound of the prefix 'bio-' (from the Greek 'bios', meaning 'life') and 'distribution' (from the Latin 'distribuere', meaning 'to divide or distribute'). It gained prominence in pharmacology to track the movement of substances throughout a biological system.
In the news
The article describes the company's goal of optimizing the biodistribution of its fusion protein to ensure it reaches the intended site of action effectively. This is a critical factor for the drug's safety and therapeutic success in clinical trials.
Forlong Biotechnology Announces Successful Completion of GMP Pivotal Batch Production for FL115 (IL-15 Superagonist), Ready to Support Upcoming Phase III Clinical Trial in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)
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