What are some examples of drug design?

What are some examples of drug design?

Drug design involves creating new medications based on biological targets. Examples include designing inhibitors for enzymes.

Can you give me a specific example of a drug that was designed this way?

Sure! One example is the design of HIV protease inhibitors, which were developed to block the enzyme that HIV uses to replicate.

How do scientists determine which targets to focus on for drug design?

Scientists often use techniques like genomics and proteomics to identify potential targets, focusing on proteins involved in disease.

What role does computer modeling play in drug design?

Computer modeling helps predict how drugs will interact with targets, allowing for more efficient design and testing.