3-D atomic structure of popular drug target determined

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 10:30 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have revealed the complete three-dimensional atomic structure of an activated GPCR (beta-2AR) in a complex with its G protein. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are popular drug targets, accounting for about one-third of approved drugs and many hundreds of drugs currently in development.

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