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Is high or low IC50 better? Understanding Potency in Pharmacology

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In pharmacology, the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) is a critical measure for assessing a drug's potency, representing the concentration required to inhibit a biological process by 50%. This value is fundamental to drug discovery and understanding inhibitory effectiveness. So, is high or low IC50 better for a medication?