5 citations
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April 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This article discusses the increasing trend of retargeting existing drugs for new indications and emphasizes the need for additional support in drug development, without reporting specific new results.
3 citations
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June 2014 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bulteni-bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” This article discusses historical serendipitous discoveries in science and medicine but provides no new research findings.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights how serendipitous drug discoveries have significantly advanced dermatology by repurposing existing medications for new therapeutic uses through careful clinical observation and investigation.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the evolution and strategies of drug repurposing, highlighting its transformation from accidental discoveries to a predictive, data-driven discipline through the integration of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence, with notable applications during the COVID-19 pandemic.