Major

Chemistry

Anticipated Graduation Year

2025

Access Type

Open Access

Abstract

Adding co-crystals to a drug is a viable technique used in the field of pharmacology to improve the dissociation of a target drug. In our project, we examined the rate of dissolution of Acetaminophen using molecular dynamic (MD) simulations, and how it varies when different co-crystals are added in. We will specifically be using oxalate and citrate. The goal of this project is to be able to determine how different co-crystals interact with Acetaminophen to be able to predict similar interactions in the future. The results will be useful for pharmaceutical research and drug development.

Community Partners

N/A

Faculty Mentors & Instructors

Dr. Kenneth Olsen, Emeritus Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Molecular Dynamic Simulation of the Dissociation of Acetylsalicylic Acid with Different Co-Crystals

Adding co-crystals to a drug is a viable technique used in the field of pharmacology to improve the dissociation of a target drug. In our project, we examined the rate of dissolution of Acetaminophen using molecular dynamic (MD) simulations, and how it varies when different co-crystals are added in. We will specifically be using oxalate and citrate. The goal of this project is to be able to determine how different co-crystals interact with Acetaminophen to be able to predict similar interactions in the future. The results will be useful for pharmaceutical research and drug development.