Compound efficacy contributes for about 1/3 of the failed cases in small molecule drug discovery. Which of the following statements defines the meaning of Efficacy?

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Question 8
Compound efficacy contributes for about 1/3 of the failed cases in small molecule drug discovery. Which of the following statements defines the meaning of Efficacy?

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Compound binds strongly on the protein target

Compound binds on the protein target, blocks its function in the body but does not have the expected therapeutic/treating effect.

Compound binds on its target and results in the treatment/cure of the pathological condition and delivers the expected therapeutic results