What does a lead compound mean and what are some of the sources through which the lead compounds have been discovered in pharmaceutical drug design and development? Provide relevant examples for each source.
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Step 1: A lead compound in medicine is a chemical compound that shows promise as a treatment for a disease and has the potential to be developed into a new drug. Show more…
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