Figure 1 Transmembrane proteins are one of many classes of biomolecules that can be targeted by drugs. This image shows a growth hormone receptor
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Medicinal chemistry is undergoing a revolution, with a new approach to drug design. Using organic and analytical tools, new drugs are being built from small fragments by studying how these fragments bind to their target molecules. This is an illustration of how science works in the pharmaceutical industry.
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