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Calculating the knowledge-based similarity of functional groups using crystallographic data.

P Watson1, P Willett, V J Gillet

  • 1Krebs Institute for Biomolecular Research, Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield, UK.

Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design
|January 5, 2002
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This study introduces a novel knowledge-based method to quantify functional group similarity using experimental structural data. The method accurately predicts bioisosteric functional group pairs, crucial for drug discovery and chemical design.

Area of Science:

  • Computational chemistry
  • Structural biology
  • Cheminformatics

Background:

  • Functional group similarity is vital for predicting molecular properties and interactions.
  • Existing methods may not fully capture the nuances of non-bonded interactions crucial for molecular recognition.
  • Experimental data from small molecule crystal structures offer a rich source for understanding these interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a knowledge-based method for calculating functional group similarity.
  • To leverage experimental structural data to create a robust similarity metric.
  • To assess the method's efficacy in identifying bioisosteric functional groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing scatterplots from small molecule crystal structures to map non-bonded interaction likelihoods between functional groups.

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  • Converting scatterplots into 3D maps representing probe propensities around a central group.
  • Calculating similarity scores based on these 3D maps.
  • Validating the method using bioisosteric pairs from the Bioster and Relibase databases.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed similarity method effectively calculates the similarity between central functional groups.
    • Validation using bioisosteric pairs from Bioster and Relibase demonstrated significant differences compared to random pairings.
    • Enrichment factors confirmed the method's statistical superiority over random prediction of bioisosteric functional groups.

    Conclusions:

    • The knowledge-based similarity method provides a statistically significant and accurate approach to identify bioisosteric functional groups.
    • This method, grounded in experimental structural data, offers a valuable tool for drug design and chemical informatics.
    • The findings highlight the importance of considering detailed interaction patterns for functional group similarity assessment.