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Drug repurposing for psoriasis: virtual screening, molecular dynamics, and ADMET profiling for the identification of potential DHFR inhibitors

Oct 2026 · In Silico Pharmacology · Vol 14 · 0 citations · 51 references
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Findings suggest Velpatasvir and Ledipasvir as promising DHFR inhibitors warranting experimental validation, and demonstrate drug repurposing as a cost-effective strategy for discovering novel psoriasis therapies.

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