Docking, in the context of molecular biology and chemistry, refers to a computational technique used to predict and analyze the interactions between two molecules, typically a small molecule (ligand) and a larger molecule, often a protein or nucleic acid (receptor). The primary objective of docking is to identify the preferred orientation and affinity of the ligand when it binds to the receptor, which can be crucial for drug discovery and development.
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