Clinical and translational science
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Historical Article
Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: A Call for Thoughtful Application.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of the β-Site Amyloid Precursor Protein-Cleaving Enzyme 1 Inhibitor Verubecestat (MK-8931) in Healthy Elderly Male and Female Subjects.
β-site amyloid precursor protein-cleaving enzyme 1 (BACE1) is required for the production of β-amyloid peptides, which are implicated in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease. The safety and pharmacokinetics of the BACE1 inhibitor verubecestat have previously been studied in young adults aged 19-45 years. ⋯ Verubecestat pharmacokinetics were similar between healthy elderly male and female subjects and similar to those reported in healthy young males in previous studies. These data supported subsequent studies to assess the potential efficacy of verubecestat in subjects with Alzheimer's disease.
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The waiver of the in vivo demonstration of bioequivalence (biowaiver) is an established tool in drug development and regulatory assessment. This study reviews the use of different biowaiver approaches in centralized applications for marketing authorization to the European Medicines Agency for generic and innovator medicinal products in 2016 and 2017. ⋯ Biowaivers have, however, also been used in applications for innovator medicines in different phases of clinical development. This review confirms the existing key roles and further potential for biowaivers in regulatory submissions in that they are useful in streamlining the often challenging processes of clinical development.