AAPS Journal
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Researchers and Innovators in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics:
Research related to the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of drugs, including modeling approaches to predict pharmacokinetic behavior in various populations. - Drug Delivery Systems:
Studies focused on novel drug delivery mechanisms, including nanotechnology, liposomes, and other innovative formulations aimed at improving therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance. - Biopharmaceutics and Drug Formulation:
Exploration of drug formulation strategies, dissolution testing, and the impact of physicochemical properties on drug absorption and bioavailability. - Regulatory Science and Compliance:
Research that informs regulatory practices, including bioanalytical method validation, immunogenicity assessment, and guidance for generic drug development. - Translational Medicine and Therapeutics:
Work that bridges preclinical studies to clinical applications, emphasizing model-informed drug development and the assessment of therapeutic efficacy. - Immunogenicity and Biologics:
Studies on the immunogenicity of therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies, including the development of assays for anti-drug antibodies.
Trending and Emerging
- Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling:
There is a significant increase in studies utilizing PBPK modeling to predict drug behavior across various populations, including pediatrics and specific patient groups, highlighting the trend towards individualized medicine. - Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery:
Research on nanocarriers and nanomedicine is rapidly expanding, focusing on their applications in targeted delivery and enhanced therapeutic profiles, particularly in oncology and chronic diseases. - Regulatory Science Innovations:
Emerging themes in regulatory science, including comprehensive assessments of immunogenicity and biosimilar development, are becoming increasingly relevant as the pharmaceutical landscape evolves. - Model-Informed Drug Development:
An uptick in the use of model-informed approaches to streamline drug development processes is evident, emphasizing the importance of integrating data-driven strategies to enhance decision-making. - Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Approaches:
Studies that combine pharmacology, toxicology, and biopharmaceutics to address complex drug development challenges are on the rise, reflecting a holistic view of drug therapy. - Advanced Drug Formulation Techniques:
Innovative formulation strategies, including the use of biodegradable polymers and smart drug delivery systems, are gaining prominence as researchers seek to improve drug solubility and stability.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacokinetic Models:
There appears to be a waning interest in classical pharmacokinetic models that do not incorporate complex systems or population variability, as newer, more sophisticated modeling approaches gain traction. - Basic Drug Formulation Techniques:
Research specifically focused on conventional formulation techniques is becoming less prominent, likely overshadowed by more advanced strategies such as nanotechnology and targeted delivery systems. - In Vitro Testing without Translational Evidence:
Studies that solely rely on in vitro testing without robust translational frameworks or clinical correlation are less frequently published, as the emphasis shifts toward more integrative approaches. - Single-Drug Focus Studies:
Investigations centered around single-drug interactions are declining in favor of multifactorial studies that consider drug combinations and their interactions in complex biological systems.
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