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Integration of NMR and high-throughput screening
Philip J Hajduk1, David J Burns
1Global Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abbott Park, IL 60064, USA. philip.hajduk@abbott.com
Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening
|December 10, 2002
Summary
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) screening identifies small molecules binding to proteins for drug discovery. Integrating NMR with high-throughput screening (HTS) enhances lead compound identification and optimization.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Structural Biology
Background:
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) screening is a key technique for identifying and analyzing low-molecular weight organic compounds.
- These compounds are crucial for drug discovery programs targeting protein interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe strategies for integrating NMR-based screening with conventional high-throughput screening (HTS).
- To highlight the benefits of combining these techniques in drug discovery.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing heteronuclear NMR-based screening to determine compound affinity and binding sites.
- Developing integrated workflows for NMR and HTS.
Main Results:
- Heteronuclear NMR provides detailed information on ligand binding.
- Integration of NMR and HTS facilitates efficient hit triage and lead identification.
Conclusions:
- Combining NMR and HTS offers significant advantages in drug discovery.
- This synergistic approach aids medicinal chemists in identifying high-potential lead compounds for optimization.