Chemical library types and purposes
| Category | Purpose | Size | Particulars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved Drug Library | Drug repositioning | ~5000 | Library consists mostly of approved drugs. Commercial availability eases assay logistics. Covers mostly PMDA approved drugs in Japan. |
| HOKUDAI Proprietary Library | Novel drug discovery | ~3000 | Collection of compounds synthesized at Hokkaido University. Non-disclosure agreement must be signed since it contains novel compounds. Contains approximately 900 nucleic acid compounds. |
| Middle-molecules Library | Novel drug discovery | ~700 | The library consist of compounds of molecular weight above 500. Experimental data about membrane permeability is known for half of the chemical library. |
In liaison with other institutions, we facilitate researchers’ access to public chemical libraries.
