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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good drug target?
High-throughput screening assays available
What is the approximate number of drug targets in the human genome?
3,000
Which phase of clinical trials involves post-marketing surveillance?
Phase IV
What does the term 'druggable genome' refer to?
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Which phase of clinical trials involves testing the compound in humans to determine tolerability, effectiveness, and adverse effects?
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In which phase of clinical trials is the drug tested on a larger group of healthy volunteers or a small group of diseased patients to assess its safety and effectiveness?
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Which phase of clinical trials involves a large number of patients with the disease and aims to determine the effectiveness of the drug in the specific target population?
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During which phase of clinical trials is the drug tested in the general population to evaluate its effectiveness and monitor safety and adverse effects?
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Which of the following is a key step in drug discovery?
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What are the major differences between phenotype-based drug discovery and target-based drug discovery?
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What factors contribute to the feasibility of drug development?
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Which of the following is a key step in drug discovery?
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Which phase of clinical trials involves testing the compound in humans to determine tolerability, effectiveness, and adverse effects?
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What factors contribute to the feasibility of drug development?
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What is the main purpose of target identification and validation in drug discovery?
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What is the primary goal of lead optimization in drug discovery?
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What is the purpose of preclinical development in drug discovery?
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What is the main goal of toxicity testing in drug development?
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Which phase of clinical trials involves testing the compound in humans for the first time, typically in a small group of healthy volunteers?
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What is the purpose of Phase II clinical trials?
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What is the duration of Phase III clinical trials?
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What is the purpose of Phase IV clinical trials?
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