ABSTRACT
Drug discovery has brought new molecules for providing better cure for diseases. The process of discovering a new drug from the laboratory to market takes 12–15 years. Industries and academic institutions are exploring the database of earlier approved but kept aside drugs and identifying new use of them. Repurposing focuses on rediscovering the discovered.
Acknowledgement
The authors thank the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India for financial support.
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