19. Intro to Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a drug?
A
Substance that benefits biological activity
2
Q
What is target-led discovery?
A
Choose drug target
Screen chemicals for binding to target
Mechanism is known, effect is predicted
3
Q
What is chemistry-led discovery?
A
Choose chemical
Screen for biological activity
mechanism is unknown, effect known
4
Q
What are CAR-T cells?
A
Patient’s own genetically modified cells that express synthetic receptors which can recognise tumour antigens