Target identification of small molecules: an overview of the current applications in drug discovery.
BMC Biotechnol
; 23(1): 44, 2023 10 10.
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ABSTRACT
Target identification is an essential part of the drug discovery and development process, and its efficacy plays a crucial role in the success of any given therapy. Although protein target identification research can be challenging, two main approaches can help researchers make significant discoveries affinity-based pull-down and label-free methods. Affinity-based pull-down methods use small molecules conjugated with tags to selectively isolate target proteins, while label-free methods utilize small molecules in their natural state to identify targets. Target identification strategy selection is essential to the success of any drug discovery process and must be carefully considered when determining how to best pursue a specific project. This paper provides an overview of the current target identification approaches in drug discovery related to experimental biological assays, focusing primarily on affinity-based pull-down and label-free approaches, and discusses their main limitations and advantages.
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MEDLINE
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Proteínas
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Descoberta de Drogas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Idioma:
En
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BMC Biotechnol
Assunto da revista:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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Canadá