This course focuses on the early stages of drug discovery and the identification of promising compounds with which to begin the hunt for a novel drug. Different types of assays and methods are reviewed that are used to screen libraries of molecules in the preliminary search for compounds with activity. Methods are discussed for validating that active molecules are indeed engaging a target associated with a predicted therapeutic benefit.
Targets, Assays & Screening
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Targets, Assays & Screening
This course is part of Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines Specialization
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Promising compounds used in the hunt for novel drugs. Types of assays & methods used to screen molecule libraries. Methods for hit validation.
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