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A crystalline sponge reveals structures of large 'beyond rule of 5' molecules

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Drug discovery has traditionally followed the "rule of 5," which identifies chemical properties generally associated with good absorption of orally administered drugs, including a molecular weight below 500 daltons (Da).

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