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Explain the term, 'target molecules or drug targets' as used in medicinal chemistry. Name any two macromolecules that are chosen as drug targets. |
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Answer» Solution :Receptors ACT as target molecules or drug targets. Receptors are PROTEINS that are crucial to body.s communication process. RECEPTOR proteins are embeded in the cell membrane in such a way that their small part possessing active site projects out of the SURFACE of the membrane. DRUGS act within the cell by modifying normal biochemical reactions. e.g., Proteins, Nucleic acids. |
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