2006-07-31 22:22:07 · 3 answers · asked by anil 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
There is not one test to determine drug target. One method currently used is protein microarray in which numerous human proteins are placed in specific areas on a chip and the drug of interest is added to the reaction. Binding of the drug to these proteins can then be measured. Another method is to label the drug so it can be injected and imaged to determine where it binds.
Essentially there are hundreds of expeiments that can be done to determine the target of a drug. Many drugs we don't even know all the targets in the body, we just know they work and don't kill too many people.
2006-08-01 04:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Reddy492 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no earthly idea; I will try to respond in due course. In the mean time, I need the points. But with that said, I will admit that your question does have validity. May Jesus bless and keep you.
2006-07-31 22:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Testing. It is empirical.
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=150
2006-07-31 22:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋