Overview
Pharmacology drug resistance is the decreased effectiveness of a medication due to changes in the biochemical structures of cells. These changes can occur in response to mutations or, more commonly, due to the emergence of bacteria or viruses that are resistant to the drug. Drug resistance is an important factor in the development of new treatments and medications, as it helps researchers and healthcare providers determine which drugs are more likely to be effective against specific pathogenic microbes. It is also a necessary consideration in the treatment of diseases that are becoming ever more difficult to treat, such as HIV and cancer.
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