Principles for 3D/4D QSAR classification of drugs

Drug Discov Today. 2008 Nov;13(21-22):952-9. doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2008.07.006. Epub 2008 Sep 7.

Abstract

The principles for the 3D/4D classification of drugs are introduced in this article. Based on these principles, new techniques for the reconstruction of complementary selfconsistent receptor fields for the classification of drugs, taking into account their multitautomeric and multiconformational states, are created. The series of examples of classification of drugs by their activity (active or nonactive), by their mechanisms of action, by their target and binding site and by the most important stages of their action are given. Prospects for rational drug design are highlighted.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Models, Statistical
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / chemistry*
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / classification*
  • Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship*

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations