The identification of therapeutic targets is crucial for several reasons:
Precision Medicine: It allows for the development of targeted therapies that are tailored to the specific molecular abnormalities present in a patient's tissue. Drug Development: Understanding the molecular basis of diseases enables pharmaceutical companies to design drugs that specifically interact with these targets, potentially increasing efficacy and reducing side effects. Predictive Biomarkers: Therapeutic targets can also serve as biomarkers, helping predict which patients are most likely to respond to a particular treatment.
