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Researchers identified 134 previously unknown activities for 38 approved excipients, demonstrating direct activity against biologically relevant molecules. Several excipients exhibit evidence predictive of tissue-level toxicity, including thimerosal and cetylpyridinium.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Some "inactive" drug ingredients may not be inert American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Jul 23, 2020 · first to report
- Some 'inert' drug ingredients may be biologically active University of California - San Francisco · Jul 23, 2020