repodb

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RepoDB is a standard dataset of drug repositioning successes and failures that can be used to fairly and reproducibly benchmark computational repositioning methods. The database contains approved drugs, their indications, and clinical trial outcomes.

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drug discovery, pharmacology, clinical, biomedical

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CC-BY-4.0

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RepoDB: A Standard Database for Drug Repositioning

RepoDB is a comprehensive database designed to support drug repositioning research by providing a standard set of drug repositioning successes and failures. This resource enables fair and reproducible benchmarking of computational repositioning methods by offering curated data on approved drugs, their therapeutic indications, and clinical trial outcomes.

Overview

Drug repositioning (also known as drug repurposing) involves finding new therapeutic uses for existing approved drugs. RepoDB addresses the critical need for standardized datasets in this field by providing:

  • Repositioning Successes: Drugs that have been successfully repositioned for new indications
  • Repositioning Failures: Clinical trials that did not result in successful repositioning
  • Approved Drug-Indication Pairs: Current therapeutic uses of approved drugs
  • Clinical Trial Data: Outcomes from ClinicalTrials.gov

Data Sources and Methodology

RepoDB integrates data from two primary sources:

DrugCentral

  • Comprehensive database of approved drugs and their indications
  • Provides information on drug properties, targets, and therapeutic uses
  • Ensures data quality and standardization

ClinicalTrials.gov

  • Clinical trial registry maintained by the NIH
  • Source of clinical trial outcomes and repositioning attempts
  • Provides data on both successful and failed repositioning efforts

Key Features

Web Interface Functionality

  • Drug-centric searching: Explore repositioning data by specific drugs
  • Disease-centric searching: Find repositioning opportunities by therapeutic area
  • Interactive visualizations: Explore data characteristics and relationships
  • Full dataset download: Access complete RepoDB data for computational analysis

Data Characteristics

  • Curated drug repositioning successes and failures
  • Standardized drug and disease identifiers
  • Clinical trial phase information
  • Temporal data on drug approvals and repositioning events

Applications

Research Applications

  • Computational Method Benchmarking: Standard dataset for evaluating repositioning algorithms
  • Drug Discovery: Identify potential repositioning opportunities
  • Clinical Research: Understand patterns in successful and failed repositioning
  • Pharmacovigilance: Study drug safety across different indications

Educational Use

  • Teaching drug repositioning concepts
  • Demonstrating computational drug discovery methods
  • Case studies in pharmaceutical research

Data Updates

RepoDB is regularly updated to maintain current and comprehensive coverage:

  • Original Version (2017): Developed by Harvard School of Medicine Patel Group
  • 2020 Update: Enhanced by University of New Mexico with updated sources
  • 2023 Update: Latest version with current DrugCentral, AACT, and UMLS data

Citation Guidelines

When using RepoDB, please cite:

  • Brown AS, Patel CJ. A standard database for drug repositioning. Sci Data. 2017;4:170029.

Access and Usage

Data Download

  • Full dataset available through the web interface
  • CSV format for computational analysis
  • Regular updates ensure data currency

Web Interface

  • Interactive exploration at: https://unmtid-shinyapps.net/shiny/repodb/
  • No registration required for basic access
  • Educational and research use encouraged

License and Terms

RepoDB is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, making it freely available for:

  • Educational purposes
  • Scientific research
  • Commercial applications (with attribution)

Development Team

Current Maintainers

  • University of New Mexico: Translational Informatics Division
  • Data Science Team: Jeremy Yang and collaborators

Original Developers

  • Harvard School of Medicine: Patel Group
  • Principal Investigators: AS Brown and CJ Patel

Technical Specifications

  • Data Format: CSV, web-accessible
  • Update Frequency: Periodic updates with new source data
  • Access Method: Web interface and direct download
  • API: Web-based search and filtering capabilities

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Created: July 17, 2025 | Last modified: August 07, 2025