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drugbank-database

Parse DrugBank XML and extract drug entries, targets, interactions, and pathways.

48|6|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#bioinformatics#pathways#targets#drugbank#drug-interactions#drug-data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill drugbank-database-qinyan-ai
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: drugbank-database
Source: https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/12-%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E6%95%B0%E6%8D%AE%E5%BA%93/drugbank-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill drugbank-database-qinyan-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

DrugBank Database data is complex and dispersed across formats; this Skill provides programmatic access to download, parse, and analyze DrugBank entries, enabling reproducible research workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data access and parsing of DrugBank XML into usable structures.
  • Query by drug identifier, name, CAS, or property; retrieve drug info, targets, interactions, and pathways.
  • DDIs, targets, and pathway mapping for drug repurposing and pharmacology studies.
  • Use Case: Build a searchable drug dataset for literature reviews and algorithm development.

Quick Start

Fetch the latest DrugBank data, parse it, and print a summary of drugs with their primary targets.

Frequently Asked Questions about drugbank-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I parse DrugBank XML data for pharmacology research?▼

You can parse DrugBank XML data into usable structures for pharmacology research by utilizing offline parsing and XML navigation to extract drug properties and targets. This supports reproducible research workflows.

What is the best way to query drug interactions and targets from DrugBank?▼

Querying drug interactions and targets from DrugBank is best achieved by searching via drug identifiers, names, or CAS numbers. This retrieves specific drug info, target mappings, and pathway data for analysis.

Can I export a searchable drug dataset for algorithm development?▼

Yes, you can export a searchable drug dataset for algorithm development and literature reviews. The Skill supports dataset export functionality to build structured collections of drug entries and properties.

Does this approach support reproducible versioning for drug data analysis?▼

Yes, reproducible versioning is supported for drug data analysis to ensure consistent research workflows. It provides guidance on authentication and caching to maintain data integrity during dataset access.

How do I map drug pathways for drug repurposing studies?▼

You map drug pathways for repurposing studies by retrieving pathway data and target mappings from parsed DrugBank entries. This enables analysis of drug-drug interactions to identify alternative uses.

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