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@article{191176,
        author = {Pothuraju Ramudu and Guduru Rajeswari and Prabhavathi Pellakuri and Kodi Prudhvi and Jada Ranjith and P.V. Kartheek Reddy and Viswanath V. Kandanuru},
        title = {Review on Recent advancements in multi-target drug design, with an emphasis on the opportunities and challenges associated with pharmaceutical analytical techniques},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {6265-6282},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191176},
        abstract = {Multi-target drug design has emerged as a promising strategy within the pharmaceutical industry, aiming to develop therapeutic agents capable of interacting with multiple biological targets. This approach has the potential to enhance therapeutic efficacy and mitigate adverse effects compared to single-target therapies. Recent advancements in this domain have been driven by innovations in pharmaceutical analytical techniques, including cutting-edge developments in biosensors, nanomaterials, and drug delivery systems. These techniques provide precise and efficient tools for characterizing drug interactions and dynamics, offering valuable insights into the effects and mechanisms of multi-target drugs. Nonetheless, challenges persist, such as the complexity of predicting drug behavior in biological systems, the need for improved biocompatibility and stability of drug formulations, and the development of more accurate and rapid analytical methodologies. This article reviews the recent advancements in multi-target drug design and examines the opportunities and challenges associated with pharmaceutical analytical techniques, underscoring their pivotal role in advancing drug development.},
        keywords = {Multi-target drug design, pharmaceutical analytical techniques, drug delivery systems, biosensors, nanomaterials, therapeutic efficacy, biocompatibility.},
        month = {January},
        }