Definition: The molecular designing of drugs for specific purposes (such as DNA-binding, enzyme inhibition, anti-cancer efficacy, etc.) based on knowledge of molecular properties such as activity of functional groups, molecular geometry, and electronic structure, and also on information cataloged on analogous molecules. Drug design is generally computer-assisted molecular modeling and does not include pharmacokinetics, dosage analysis, or drug administration analysis.
no qualif; do not confuse with DESIGNER DRUGS
See AlsoDesigner Drugs
Other names Drug Modeling; Modelings, Drug; Modeling, Drug; Drug Modelings; Drug Designs; Designs, Drug; Design, Drug
