Combined Science GCSE
Drug-development pathway
What Drug-development pathway means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Drug-development pathway
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A natural source provides a starting compound, which is then purified, tested for efficacy and toxicity, and formulated into a medicine.
Topics that use Drug-development pathway
- Discovery and development of drugs (AQA GCSE)
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