BioXcel Therapeutics’ AI Innovation Redefines Drug Repurposing
BioXcel uses AI to repurpose shelved drugs, speeding development and reducing costs, notably treating agitation in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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Jun 13, 2024
Mrudula Kulkarni
BioXcel Therapeutics is a leading
biopharmaceutical company has made a groundbreaking move within the
pharmaceutical industry. The company is the driving force behind the
revolutionary approach to the development of drug though the power of AI. The
innovative platform of the company is breathing new life into shelved drugs,
having enough potential to unlock treasure trove untapped therapeutic
possibilities.
Normally, the process of developing
drugs is an arduous & expensive process, which often takes several years
and requires consistent financial investment. However, BioXcel is challenging
this paradigm by leveraging the capabilities of AI to accelerate the
identification and development of novel drug candidates.
At the heart of BioXcel's strategy is
its proprietary platform, which makes use of Artificial Intelligence and big
data analytics to sift through vast amounts of biomedical information. By
studying the data related to drug compounds, clinical outcomes & disease
pathways, the AI-driven platform can recognize promising candidates for
repurposing drugs. These are the drugs that have been previously shelved or
failed in clinical trials for one indication but might also hold potential for
treating other conditions.
This particular approach not only
tends to speed the process the drug development but also reduces expenses,
because repurposing existing drugs eliminates the requirement for extensive
preclinical and early-stage clinical testing. Moreover, it also provides a more
sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to drug discovery by reducing
the need for resource-intensive research and development activities.One of
BioXcel's most notable successes to date is the repurposing of a shelved drug
for the treatment of acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder. With the help of their AI-driven platform, the company was successful
in identifying a compound that has the potential to address this unrecognised
medical need, leading to the initiation of clinical trials and promising early
results.
As BioXcel continues to blaze a trail
in the field of AI-powered drug development, the pharmaceutical industry stands
on the brink of a transformative shift — one that promises to deliver effective
treatments to patients in need while also advancing the process of drug
discovery.