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phenotypic screening
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Phenotypic screening is a drug discovery approach that observes changes in cells, tissues, or organisms without prior knowledge of a specific molecular target. This tag covers discussions comparing phenotypic screening to target-based screening, highlighting how each method addresses different challenges in drug development. Topics include the historical pendulum between the two strategies, the complexity of biological systems, and the renewed interest in phenotypic methods for capturing multi-target effects. The content explores why phenotypic screening remains relevant despite advances in molecular biology, emphasizing its role in revealing unexpected mechanisms and improving translational success.
Phenotypic vs. target-based screening: why drug discovery is still splitting, and why that matters
Drug discovery never really settled the argument between target-based screening and phenotypic screening. Instead, the field has spent the last two decades swinging between them, learning that each...