Target

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011816",
  "term": "Target",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A biological entity on which a chemical or other agent acts, ranging from a whole organism, organ, or tissue to a single cell or one of its components such as a receptor or enzyme. In drug research the target is a receptor, enzyme, ion channel, or transporter, whereas in toxicology the word often means a target organ, such as the liver or kidney, where an agent produces characteristic damage.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "constituent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 1033. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicokinetics (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 1072 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476051033)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/target/"
}