How can I predict binding affinity without a target protein structure?
Why traditional ligand-based QSAR methods have fallen short You might be sceptical about ligand-based QSAR approaches; many researchers are. We discussed why there has…
Ensemble-based conformational modelling for macrocycles
From X-ray refinement to lead optimisation Conventional ligand-fitting and refinement methods in X-ray electron density maps often yield models with…
Enhanced ADME predictions : New and improved models in StarDrop 8
All models are available in StarDrop’s ADME QSAR module: pKa– Most acidic pKa– Most basic pKa– All pKa valueslogP (Octanol/Water)logD7.4 (Octanol/buffer…
Why does conformational flexibility matter in drug design?
What are conformational ensembles? A conformational ensemble is a collection of the different 3D shapes a molecule can adopt in…
Open-source drug discovery software: It’s free, right?
When are open-source drug discovery solutions a good fit? We should first clarify that when we’re speaking about open-source tools,…
StarDrop vs LiveDesign: Finding the right collaboration platform for your medicinal chemistry team
The launch of StarDrop 8 adds powerful real-time collaboration to our medicinal chemistry toolkit for molecule design, optimisation and data…
How much does 3D molecular modelling software cost?
Introduction 3D molecular modelling plays a vital role in modern drug discovery, offering powerful applications to streamline research, reduce costs,…
What are the best AI drug discovery software platforms?
What value does AI offer in drug discovery? The potential is huge: To learn more about the value we’re seeing…
Will AI replace chemists?
ChatGPT can be great for the basics, but cannot replace expert human knowledge I’m going to quickly discount the most…
How can categorical models provide value in supporting compound prioritisation?
Introduction In early-stage drug discovery, medicinal chemists rely on predictive models to help guide which compounds to synthesise or test…
Maximising the ROI of AI – A comprehensive evaluation of Cerella for drug discovery success
When evaluating any new technology, it is important to establish how you will validate whether it will deliver a return…
How is AI transforming drug discovery chemistry?
Imagine you’re trying to find the correct key to unlock a treasure box, but there are billions of keys to…
Derek Nexus for toxicity prediction – What package is right for me?
What is Derek Nexus? Developed by Lhasa Limited, Derek Nexus is an expert-knowledge based system that draws on over 40…
Which ADMET properties are important for me to predict?
How can I predict my compound’s absorption? The first of the ADMET properties relate to absorption. Understanding how a drug…
How much do AI drug discovery platforms cost?
Which AI platform do you need? The first thing you’ll need to do is decide what you need to achieve…
How does StarDrop compare to Semeta?
What are StarDrop and Semeta? Semeta is a tailored platform for DMPK scientists. It enables users to address key challenges…
How do I know if Optibrium’s predictive models work?
Data curation for model building A model can only be as good as the data it has been trained on.…
