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Marcel L Verdonk1, Michael J Hartshorn

  • 1Astex Technology Ltd, 436 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0QA, UK. m.verdonk@astex-technology.com

Current Opinion in Drug Discovery & Development
|September 2, 2004
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Fragment-based screening is key for drug discovery. Obtaining structural data for fragment hits is essential for optimizing them into potent drug leads.

Area of Science:

  • Drug discovery and development
  • Structural biology
  • Medicinal chemistry

Background:

  • Fragment-based ligand screening is an effective drug discovery strategy.
  • Fragment hits offer efficient target interaction but often low initial potency.
  • Optimization of fragment hits into lead compounds is a critical step.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review methods for structure-based fragment screening.
  • To discuss techniques for fragment-to-lead optimization.
  • To highlight literature applications of fragment-based approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Structure-based fragment screening techniques.
  • Fragment-to-lead optimization strategies.
  • Analysis of published case studies.

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Main Results:

  • Reliable structural data is crucial for successful fragment hit optimization.
  • Fragment screening enables the identification of novel binders.
  • Optimization pathways from fragments to potent leads are demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • Structure-based fragment screening and optimization are powerful tools in drug discovery.
  • Acquiring structural information on fragment hits is essential for efficient lead development.
  • The review provides insights into successful applications and methodologies.