chemical genomics

noun

a research method using small molecule inhibitors known to target specific proteins to examine the role of those specific proteins in biological (typically biochemical) processes

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Meanings

nounchemical genomics (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistrya research method using small molecule inhibitors known to target specific proteins to examine the role of those specific proteins in biological (typically biochemical) processes

    Such obstacles prompted the development of small chemical inhibitors to dissect biological pathways in an approach popularly known as chemical genomics.

    2015, Baral A, Bhalerao RP, “Exploring exocytosis using chemical genomics”, in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, page 14
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    In this article, we will provide a detailed analysis of the current state of chemical genomics and its potential impact on biological and medical research, and pharmaceutical development.

    2012, Zheng XFS, Chan T-F, “Chemical genomics: a systematic approach in biological research and drug discovery”, in Cell, page 33
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