Knowledge Mapping of Drug Repositioning's Theme and Development

April 2023 in “ Drug Design Development and Therapy ”

Xiaona Lang, Jinlei Liu, Guangzhong Zhang, Xin Feng, Wenchao Dan

TLDR Drug repositioning can save time and money but needs more support.

The document discusses the growing trend in drug research and development of discovering new indications for existing drugs, known as drug repositioning. This approach involves retargeting drugs by analyzing online databases and clinical trials, allowing for the treatment of more patients while saving time and money. However, the document highlights the need for increased financial and technical support to successfully complete drug development in this area.

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