Foundations of Network Pharmacology: From Theory to Practice

Network pharmacology is an interdisciplinary approach that integrates systems biology, bioinformatics, and pharmacology to study the interactions between drugs and biological networks. It emerged as a response to the limitations of traditional pharmacology, which often focuses on single targets and may not account for the complex interactions within biological systems. A new science called network pharmacology combines systems biology, bioinformatics, and pharmacology to comprehend the intricate relationships that exist between medications, targets, and illnesses. Network pharmacology adopts a comprehensive approach, taking into account the complex web of interactions within biological systems, in contrast to traditional pharmacology, which frequently concentrates on specific drug-target interactions.