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Add target

To register a new target in DAIKON, the Target Promotion Questionnaire must be completed. It is a structured tool to evaluate and document the rationale for advancing a gene (protein) or a set of genes (protein complex) as a potential therapeutic target.

  1. Click on "Add Target"




  2. The Target Promotion Questionnaire captures evidence across multiple domains and each section consists of targeted questions designed to support a data-driven decision-making process. Each question within the questionnaire typically includes:

  • A specific question relevant to the target's therapeutic potential
  • A set of predefined answers representing different levels of evidence or understanding



3. Submission and Review : Once the questionnaire is completed, an internal review process assesses the evidence and the target is promoted for within DAIKON.

4.After a target has been approved, it appears in the Targets table. This table provides a consolidated view of all proposed targets and their key attributes, enabling quick comparison.

  • The target table includes information such as associated Genes, and some evidence-based scores (a set of scores derived from the questionnaire responses or other curated data sources).
  • The table supports sorting and filtering functionalities to help users identify high-priority entries or locate specific targets.
  • In addition, all targets are plotted in an interactive visualization graph, that offers a high-level overview of all targets, and helps identify promising candidates across the portfolio..