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Area of Science:

Medicinal Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Molecular Biology

Background:

Traditional small-molecule screening is often slow and expensive.
Selection-based approaches offer higher throughput and simpler infrastructure.
DNA is emerging as a key molecule for encoding and synthesizing chemical libraries.

Purpose of the Study:

To review DNA-encoded synthetic small-molecule library approaches.
To describe DNA-recorded and DNA-directed library synthesis methods.
To summarize applications in bioactive molecule discovery and reactivity exploration.

Main Methods:

Encoding chemical structures and reactivity with DNA.
DNA-recorded library synthesis (separate encoding and synthesis).
DNA-directed library synthesis (DNA encodes and templates synthesis).
In vitro selection methods for evaluating DNA-encoded libraries.

Main Results:

DNA-encoded libraries enable rapid evaluation for binding or bond formation.
Minimal material, time, and equipment are required.
Successful applications in discovering bioactive small molecules and novel chemical reactivity.

Conclusions:

DNA-encoded libraries represent a significant advancement in small-molecule discovery.
These methods enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The integration of DNA encoding with advanced sequencing is revolutionizing chemical biology.