What Role Do Drug Targets Play in the Development of Antidotes?
Understanding drug targets is fundamental in the development of antidotes. Antidotes are often designed to counteract the toxic effects by directly interacting with the same targets or by modulating related pathways. For instance, naloxone is an opioid receptor antagonist used as an antidote for opioid overdoses. This highlights the importance of drug target research in designing effective countermeasures against toxic exposures.
