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The IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY is an expert-curated resource providing quantitative information on drug targets and the substances that act on them, including approved drugs and experimental therapeutics

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gtopdb.ligands.csv GtoPdb Ligands Dataset ligands.csv Product csv Complete list of ligands including dr...
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Details

Guide to Pharmacology (GtoPdb)

The IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY (GtoPdb) is an expert-curated resource providing authoritative information on drug targets and the substances that act on them. It’s developed as a collaboration between the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR) and the British Pharmacological Society (BPS).

Overview

GtoPdb serves as a “one-stop shop” portal to pharmacological information, containing quantitative data on drug targets and the prescription medicines and experimental drugs that act on them. The database focuses on interactions between human proteins and their ligands, with information primarily derived from high-quality pharmacological and medicinal chemistry literature.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Target Coverage: Information on receptors, ion channels, nuclear hormone receptors, kinases, enzymes, transporters, and other drug targets
  • Detailed Ligand Information: Data on approved drugs, experimental compounds, endogenous substances, and natural products
  • Quantitative Pharmacology: Binding affinities, functional assay data, and other quantitative measurements
  • Expert Curation: All data are expert-reviewed and curated by the GtoPdb team and IUPHAR committees
  • Rich Cross-References: Links to other key databases including Ensembl, UniProt, PubChem, ChEMBL, and DrugBank
  • Specialized Portals: Includes focused resources like the Guide to Immunopharmacology and Guide to Malaria Pharmacology

Data Access

The database is accessible through multiple means:

  1. Web Interface: The primary way to browse and search the data interactively
  2. REST API: Programmatic access to GtoPdb data in JSON format
  3. Downloadable Files: Various file formats including CSV/TSV, SDF, and RDF
  4. Full Database Download: Complete PostgreSQL database dump for local installation

Target Classes

GtoPdb covers all major pharmacological target classes:

  • G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)
  • Ion channels
  • Nuclear hormone receptors
  • Kinases
  • Catalytic receptors
  • Transporters
  • Enzymes
  • Other protein targets

Ligand Types

The database includes detailed information on:

  • Approved drugs
  • Synthetic organic compounds
  • Metabolites
  • Natural products
  • Endogenous peptides
  • Other peptides
  • Inorganics
  • Antibodies
  • Labeled ligands

Update Cycle

GtoPdb follows a regular release cycle, with major updates several times per year. The database is continually growing with new target and ligand entries, focusing particularly on targets of current and potential future approved drugs.

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Created: May 30, 2025 | Last modified: February 20, 2026