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What are compound libraries and why are they important in drug development?

Compound libraries are stores of chemical compounds / small molecules. They contain detailed information on the physical structure of each compound and any know physiological interactions. This information can help researchers to identify the compounds that are most likely to produce the desired effect on their therapeutic target. To learn more about compound libraries and why they are important for drug development click on the links below.

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Relevant publications

• Probe Reports from the Molecular Library Program

Related Tools

• Molecular Libraries Program: NIH Chemical Genomics Center
• NCBI: PubChem
• NCGC: Assay Data in Pubchem
• Molecular Libraries Program: Accessing the NCGC through the Molecular Libraries Program
• NCI Developmental Therapeutic Program: Natural Product Repository