Question

Explain the term target molecules for drug target as used in medicinal chemistry

Answer 1

Answer:

target molecule is the molecule under investigation.

Explanation:

the molecule you are looking for to help you make a diagnosis.

Answer 2

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Drugs interact with macro - molecules such as protein, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Hence these are called durg targets. Protein perform several roles in the body. Protein which act as biological catalysis are called enzymes, those which are crucial in communication system are called receptors. Carrier proteins carry polar molecules across the cell membrane. Nucleic acids have coded genetic information in the cell and, carbohydrates and lipids from the structural part of the cell membranes.

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