Targeted library

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011823",
  "term": "Targeted library",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A collection of chemical compounds designed to interact with a specific biological target or a class of related targets. These libraries are constructed based on knowledge of the target's binding site or known active pharmacophores. They are frequently used in high-throughput screening to identify lead compounds for drug development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1155 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/targeted-library/"
}