iuphar-pharmacology

Retrieves ligand and target pharmacology data from the IUPHAR/BPS Guide REST API.

130|4|Updated Mar 13, 2026

Search Tags:#interactions #pharmacology #ligands #rest_api #iuphar #drug_targets

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill iuphar-pharmacology

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Skill: iuphar-pharmacology
Source: https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw/tree/main/skills/drug_knowledgebase/iuphar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill iuphar-pharmacology

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides direct access to pharmacology data from the IUPHAR/BPS Guide to Pharmacology REST API for ligands (drugs/compounds), targets, and their interactions, enabling fast, source-grounded answers to drug questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Auto-detects entities as ligands or targets and returns concise details (IDs, types, and basic metadata) plus key interactions.
Exposes a suite of retrieval functions: query_entity, query_entities, summarize, search_ligand, get_ligand, search_target, get_target, get_interactions.
Suitable for questions about drug mechanisms, receptor–ligand relationships, and fast lookups of drug or target names with optional batch processing.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to query "imatinib" and return the summarized results.

Frequently Asked Questions about iuphar-pharmacology

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I look up drug interactions and pharmacology data for a specific ligand?▼

You query the pharmacology data by asking for a ligand like "imatinib", which the skill auto-detects to return concise details, basic metadata, and key receptor-ligand interactions.

Can I retrieve pharmacology data for multiple drug targets at once?▼

Yes, you can retrieve pharmacology data for multiple drug targets at once using optional batch processing, which queries multiple entities and returns structured results without requiring an API key.

Do I need an API key to fetch IUPHAR receptor-ligand relationship data?▼

No, you do not need an API key to fetch IUPHAR receptor-ligand relationship data; the skill provides direct REST API access to return structured pharmacology results.

What is the best way to search for a pharmacological target by name?▼

The best way to search for a pharmacological target by name is using the search_target function, which retrieves matching target IDs, types, and basic metadata from the IUPHAR/BPS Guide to Pharmacology database.

Does the IUPHAR pharmacology skill work for looking up drug mechanisms?▼

Yes, the IUPHAR pharmacology skill works for looking up drug mechanisms by fetching ligand and target data, exposing receptor-ligand relationships and interaction details through its retrieval functions.