Opentargets Database
Access and query Jackspace's curated Open Targets database for drug target information, disease associations, and pathway insights.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jackspace-opentargets-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/jackspace-opentargets-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jackspace-opentargets-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jackspace-opentargets-database"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to the Open Targets database, a comprehensive resource for drug discovery and development. It allows you to query data on disease targets, pathways, and potential therapeutic interventions. You can retrieve information about gene associations with diseases, evidence scores supporting those relationships, and related clinical trials.
When to use it
- Researching Disease Mechanisms: Investigate the genetic factors contributing to a specific disease.
- Identifying Drug Targets: Find promising targets for drug development based on their involvement in disease pathways.
- Analyzing Clinical Trial Data: Gather information about ongoing or completed clinical trials related to particular targets or diseases.
- Exploring Therapeutic Interventions: Discover potential therapeutic approaches and interventions targeting specific genes or pathways.
Key capabilities
- Disease target identification
- Gene-disease associations
- Evidence scores for relationships
- Clinical trial data retrieval
Example prompts
- "What are the top 5 gene targets associated with Alzheimer's disease according to Open Targets?"
- "Show me clinical trials targeting the EGFR gene."
- "Find genes linked to Parkinson's disease with a high confidence score in the Open Targets database."
Tips & gotchas
The Open Targets database is vast, so be specific with your queries for more relevant results. Understanding basic genetics and drug discovery terminology will enhance your ability to interpret the data retrieved.
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