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hERG classification model based on a combination of support vector machine method and GRIND descriptors.

Qiyuan Li1, Flemming Steen Jørgensen, Tudor Oprea

  • 1Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, Biocentrum-DTU, Technical University of Denmark, Building 208, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark.

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This study developed computational models to predict human Ether-a-go-go Related Gene (hERG) channel blockers, crucial for assessing drug cardiac toxicity. The models achieved high accuracy, aiding early-stage drug discovery by identifying potential hERG inhibitors.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug discovery

Background:

  • The human Ether-a-go-go Related Gene (hERG) potassium channel is critical for cardiac function.
  • hERG channel inhibition can lead to QT interval prolongation and Torsades de Pointes (TdP) arrhythmia.
  • Assessing drug-induced cardiac toxicity is a major concern for regulatory agencies and the pharmaceutical industry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate in silico models for predicting hERG channel blockers.
  • To aid in the early-stage filtering of potential cardiotoxic compounds during drug discovery.
  • To improve the accuracy of hERG inhibition prediction compared to existing methods.

Main Methods:

  • Binary classification models were built using a library of 495 diverse compounds.
  • Models combined pharmacophore-based GRIND descriptors with a support vector machine (SVM) classifier.
  • Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC), and F-measure on internal, external, and public datasets.

Main Results:

  • Models achieved up to 94% accuracy with an MCC of 0.86 and F-measures of 0.90 (blockers) and 0.95 (nonblockers) at specific thresholds.
  • Internal validation showed improved performance, with an external set achieving 72% correct predictions.
  • Testing on a large public dataset yielded approximately 73% accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • The developed in silico models demonstrate significant potential for identifying hERG channel inhibitors.
  • These models offer improved prediction accuracy (10-20% increase for blockers) compared to other methods.
  • The models can serve as a valuable tool for early-stage drug discovery, reducing the risk of cardiotoxicity.