Virkningsmål
Virkningsmål is the biological molecule or pathway that a drug binds to or modulates in order to produce its therapeutic effect. In pharmacology, the virkningsmål (drug target) is the primary focus of drug action and helps explain how a compound achieves efficacy and how side effects may arise. Most virkningsmål are proteins, including receptors, enzymes, transporters, and ion channels, but they can also be nucleic acids or larger protein complexes involved in disease pathways.
Common examples include the beta-adrenergic receptor targeted by beta-blockers, HMG-CoA reductase targeted by statins, and cyclooxygenase
The interaction between a drug and its virkningsmål underpins pharmacodynamics, while the broader biology of the