Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 22, 2025

Drug Repurposing Hypothesis Generation Using the "RE:fine Drugs" System
Published on: December 11, 2016
[Advancing the drug discovery ecosystem for innovative medicines]
Masayuki Ii1, Takahiro Tanaka1
1Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners Inc.
Abstract:
Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners (Axcelead DDP) Inc is the first integrated drug discovery solution provider in Japan. Leveraging drug discovery platforms and knowledge inherited from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. alongside the latest science and technology, our experienced scientists with rich track records promote drug discovery research and contribute to co-creation of innovative drugs together with customers. In this article, we provide an overview landscape of the pharmaceutical industry and emerging trends in drug discovery research, and introduce Axcelead DDP's services, its unique strengths, and the value (solutions) delivered to customers. Furthermore, we describe the current state of Japan's bio-community and the roles and challenges for the development and enhancement of a true drug discovery ecosystem in Japan.
Related Concept Videos
Drug Discovery: Overview
Structure-Activity Relationships and Drug Design
SAR studies the intricate relationship between a drug's chemical structure and biological activity. It focuses on understanding how modifications to a drug's structure can influence...
Preclinical Development: Overview
Drug Administration and Therapy Phases: Overview
The pharmaceutical phase focuses on leveraging the physicochemical properties of the drug to design and manufacture an effective product. Variants include orally administered tablets or capsules, topical creams or ointments, and parenteral-delivery solutions or emulsions.
The pharmacokinetic phase...
Prodrugs
Prodrugs help overcome...
Clinical Trials: Overview

