Off-target effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006028",
  "term": "Off-target effect",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "Describes the effects that can occur when a drug binds to targets (proteins or other molecules in the body) other than those for which the drug was meant to bind. This can lead to unexpected side effects that may be harmful. Learning about the off-target effects of drugs may help in drug development.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/off-target-effect/"
}