Due to the unique properties of fluorine, such as electronegativity, lipophilicity and a small atomic radius, the introduction of fluorine atoms or fluorine-containing groups has become one of the important research strategies for the chemical structure modification of drugs.

Each year, regulatory agencies such as the FDA approve a number of fluorine-containing drugs with applications ranging from antivirals, oncology, and the central nervous system.

Key Roles of Fluorine in Drugs

• Altering the acidity coefficient of compounds to improve bioavailability and increase drug absorption and delivery in organisms.
• Enhance the lipid solubility of drug molecules, improve the selectivity of drug-target structure interactions, and reduce the amount of drugs used.
• Improve the metabolic stability of compounds and extend the duration of action of drugs.

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