From Name

From Email

To Name

To Email

Message

Drug Ingredients Considered Inert Might Have Biological Activity

from Chemical & Engineering News

Drug Ingredients Considered Inert Might Have Biological Activity Chemical & Engineering News Although the therapeutic components of drugs get most of the attention, fillers called excipients make up the bulk of most drugs. Excipients act as preservatives or contain active ingredients within tidy tablets and slippery capsules. Though they are generally considered to be inactive, a new study suggests that some excipients can bind to biological targets, and may have pharmacological effects. READ MORE

more