13.1.1 - Target Identification and Validation
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by 'target identification' in drug development?
💡 Hint: Consider what part of a biological system may cause a disease.
Define target validation.
💡 Hint: Think about ensuring that our targeted approach will work.
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What defines a biological target?
💡 Hint: Think about what scientists aim to modify in drug therapy.
True or False: Target validation confirms the effectiveness of a drug without needing experimental evidence.
💡 Hint: Consider how scientific methods underpin validation.
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Discuss the broader implications if a widely used medication was based on an invalidated target. What might occur in patient outcomes?
💡 Hint: Consider the ethics involved in drug approvals and patient safety.
Describe a methodology you would propose for conducting target validation. Include steps and considerations.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the experiments commonly used in pharmacology.
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