As its name has indicated, Potential Drug Target Database is the bioinformatics tool that focuses on either the known or potential drug targets. What is unique about this database compared to the others is that the drug target is visualized with its 3D structures.
Example is the search of acetylcholinesterase target as shown below and first target 1ACJ is selected:
Once clicked, it shows you the biochemical type, therapeutic area and the related disease that it can be treated. Target identification is important for modern drug discovery. When the target or receptor site is identified correctly, then only the proper protein-drug binding can occur and hence the therapeutic effects can work as stipulated.
The link attached when open will show the 3D-structure of the target molecule in particular its active sites, with this, the drugs with matching shape, size and configuration will bind to it. This tool is exceptionally useful in drug designing and it facilitates the fast and yet accurate inventions of new drugs.
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