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If the LD50 and ED50 Values Are Known for a Given

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If the LD50 and ED50 values are known for a given drug, how can you determine the therapeutic index?


Definitions:

Amino Group

A weakly basic functional group; abbreviated —NH2.

Anaerobic Conditions

Environments that lack oxygen, allowing for the survival and growth of organisms that can function without oxygen.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways throughout the cell, crucial in the process of energy production.

Acetaldehyde

A colorless, volatile compound with a pungent smell, used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors, and as a solvent.

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