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Explain the term, target molecules or drug targets as used in medicinal chemistry.

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Drugs taken by a patient interact with macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids and these are called drug targets. These macromolecules or drug targets are known to perform several roles in the body.
The drugs are designed to interact with specific targets so that these have least chances of effecting the other targets. This minimises the side effects and localises the action of the drug.
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MODERN PUBLICATION-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE -NCERT FILE (TEXT - EXERCISE)
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  3. Name the macromolecules that are chosen as drug targets.

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  15. What are food preservatives ?

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  19. What problem arises in using alitame as artificial sweetener ?

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