Drug distribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003447",
  "term": "Drug distribution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The reversible movement of a drug from the systemic circulation into the tissues and organs of the body. This process is influenced by factors such as blood flow, tissue permeability, protein binding, and the physicochemical properties of the drug. The volume of distribution is a pharmacokinetic parameter that quantifies this process.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "drug delivery"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1725. 'Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1733 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-11-23)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/drug-distribution/"
}