In improving the target details pages, we relied on user interviews that we had conducted to determine the optimal layout and ordering of data on the page. In the newest version of Pharos, target detail pages start off with synonyms, identifiers and a broad overview of the knowledge about the target, as shown in Figure 3. Next, the user is able to examine the TDL criteria in relation to the specific target. Drug and ligand data comes next, followed by disease association data. Target expression and interaction data follows, with publication data, amino acid sequence information – including the ProtVista (30) graphical representation, and filters for related targets completing the page. Sections where no data are available, such as drug and ligand browsers for Tdark and Tbio targets, are automatically removed. The navigation panel is always visible on the left hand side, allowing users to easily jump to the section of interest. Most data panels have been improved by adding tooltips to further explain properties, and a help panel that contains additional information, such as definitions, explanatory articles or raw data. Additional panels have been added to display additional data.
