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Combinatorial compound libraries for drug discovery: an ongoing challenge.

H Mario Geysen1, Frank Schoenen, David Wagner

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Virginia, McCormick Road, P.O. Box 400319, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22904-4319, USA. geysen@virgina.edu

Nature Reviews. Drug Discovery
|March 4, 2003
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Combinatorial chemistry accelerates drug discovery by industrializing chemical processes. This approach uses robotics and computers to analyze vast data, addressing challenges in identifying small-molecule modulators for numerous genomic targets.

Area of Science:

  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Genomics

Background:

  • The genomic era presents over 10,000 potential drug targets.
  • Small-molecule modulators are crucial for targeting these genomic discoveries.
  • Combinatorial chemistry has been pivotal for nearly two decades in addressing this need.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the application of combinatorial chemistry in drug discovery.
  • To highlight the challenges that remain in this field.
  • To emphasize the power of numbers and data analysis in modern drug development.

Main Methods:

  • Industrialization of chemical synthesis through automation.
  • Extensive use of robotics and instrumentation.
  • Computer-aided process control and data analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Significant advancements in generating large compound libraries.
  • Efficient screening of potential drug candidates.
  • Streamlined data management for high-throughput screening.

Conclusions:

  • Combinatorial chemistry, by industrializing processes, is key to drug discovery in the genomic era.
  • Despite advancements, challenges in optimizing small-molecule modulator development persist.
  • Continued innovation in technology and data analysis is essential for future drug discovery efforts.