Yeasts Helps Scientists Link Drug Compounds to Cellular Processes They Target (IMAGE)

University of Toronto

Yeasts Helps Scientists Link Drug Compounds to Cellular Processes They Target

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The top map (left) shows how thousands of genes interacts in yeast cells to orchestrate cellular life. On the right are shown 17 basic bioprocesses in different colours where dots represent the most important genes involved. The bottom maps were created by linking a chemical compound to a bioprocess, telling drug makers where to look for drugs that are most likely to target a specific disease. For example, the RIKEN library has more potential anti-cancer compounds (under "Mitosis and Chromosome Segregation" in red and "DNA Replication & Repair" in mint green) than other libraries.

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Jeff Piotrowski

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