Researchers screened more than 8000 drug compounds (Video).
Finding faster. Researchers have used Summit, the world’s most powerful and smartest supercomputer, to identify 77 small-molecule drug compounds that might warrant further study in the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
"Summit" identifies Ifenprodil as potential Coronavirus Treatment
The Algernon drug development program was the brainchild of Dr. Mark Williams, the Company’s CSO, whose innovative approach to drug discovery was developed over many years as senior scientist in the drug development industry. The company and its business model is highly capital efficient and strives to deliver maximum shareholder value.
Algernon’s unique approach to drug discovery is based on the concept of drug repurposing. Drug repurposing is the process of discovering new therapeutic uses for existing drugs. Repurposing offers several benefits over traditional drug development including a reduction in investment and risk, shorter research periods and a longer active patent life.
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