Lead identification

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006498",
  "term": "Lead identification",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of discovering novel chemical compounds that exhibit a desired biological activity against a specific target, such as an enzyme or receptor. This initial stage in drug discovery involves screening large libraries of compounds to find 'hits' that can then be further developed. High-throughput screening methods are frequently employed for this purpose.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lead-identification/"
}