Primary screen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009448",
  "term": "Primary screen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The initial high-throughput screening experiment conducted to identify compounds or agents with a desired biological activity from a large library. This screen typically uses a simplified assay format to quickly filter out inactive substances. Compounds identified in a primary screen are then subjected to more rigorous secondary screens.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "active",
    "library",
    "secondary screen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1152 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/primary-screen/"
}