Structure-based molecular modeling in SAR analysis and lead optimization.

ABSTRACT: In silico methods like molecular docking and pharmacophore modeling are established strategies in lead identification. Their successful application for finding new active molecules for a target is reported by a plethora of studies. However, once a potential lead is identified, lead optimization, with the focus on improving potency, selectivity, or pharmacokinetic parameters of a parent compound, is a much more complex task. Even though in silico molecular modeling methods could contribute a lot of time and cost-saving by rationally filtering synthetic optimization options, they are employed less widely in this stage of research. In this review, we highlight studies that have successfully used computer-aided SAR analysis in lead optimization and want to showcase sound methodol

SUBMITTER: Temml V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7979990 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature