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Fusion Protein Nomenclature

Learn more about the use of the “-fusp” suffix in fusion protein nomenclature.

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Virus/Viral-based Therapy Naming Scheme

Review the nomenclature scheme for virus- and viral-based therapies.

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Adopted Names

View information regarding newly adopted names by year.

United States Adopted Names
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Colony Stimulating Factors

Access naming guidelines for common stems and conjugates of colony stimulating factors.

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Protection of USAN & INN Stems

Be aware of how USAN/INN seeks to prevent the possibility of conflicts between nonproprietary drug names and trademarks.

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United States Adopted Names FAQ

Read answers to common questions about USAN and the process of naming a drug.

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Drug Name Development Timeline

Understand the timeline for application and implementation of a new USAN to name a drug.

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Somatotropins

Find USAN naming guidelines which have been developed for somatotropin analogs.

United States Adopted Names
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Coining 2-word Names in Organic Radicals/Counterions

Understand naming guidelines for radicals, counterions and coprecipitated molecules used to form salts and esters of a pharmacologically active species.

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