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== DU-41164 ==

'''DU-41164''' (/djuː fɔːr wʌn sɪks fɔːr/) is a [[pharmaceutical compound]] currently under investigation for its potential therapeutic applications. 

=== Etymology ===

The term "DU-41164" is a systematic name assigned by the pharmaceutical company during the drug development process. The "DU" prefix is typically used by the company to denote drugs under development, while the numbers "41164" are a unique identifier for this specific compound.

=== Description ===

DU-41164 is a novel compound that has shown promise in preclinical studies. It is part of a larger class of drugs known as [[small molecule inhibitors]], which work by binding to specific proteins in the body and inhibiting their function. This can help to treat diseases by blocking the activity of proteins that are causing harm.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Pharmaceutical compound]]: A substance that is in the process of being studied and tested to become a drug.
* [[Small molecule inhibitors]]: A type of drug that can enter cells easily because they are small enough to do so. They work by binding to a certain protein and blocking its function.
* [[Preclinical studies]]: Laboratory experiments performed on cells, animals, and animal models before they are performed on humans.

=== See Also ===

* [[Drug development]]
* [[Clinical trials]]
* [[Pharmacology]]

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