Opentargets Database
Access and query jimmc414's curated Open Targets data for drug target information, disease associations, and pathway insights.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jimmc414-opentargets-database npx -- -y @trustedskills/jimmc414-opentargets-database
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jimmc414-opentargets-database": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jimmc414-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 integrating data on drug targets and disease. It allows users to query this database for information about genes, diseases, drugs, and their relationships. The skill can be used to identify potential therapeutic targets or understand the mechanisms of disease.
When to use it
- Researching potential drug targets for a specific disease.
- Identifying genes associated with a particular disease phenotype.
- Exploring known drugs that target a specific gene or protein.
- Understanding the biological pathways involved in a disease process.
Key capabilities
- Gene information retrieval
- Disease information retrieval
- Drug information retrieval
- Target-disease relationships
- Target-drug relationships
Example prompts
- "What genes are associated with Alzheimer's disease?"
- "Find drugs that target the EGFR gene."
- "Tell me about the biological role of gene TP53."
- “Show me all targets related to rheumatoid arthritis.”
Tips & gotchas
The Open Targets database is vast; be specific in your queries for more targeted results. Understanding basic genetics and disease terminology will improve the quality of your requests.
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