In this multi-parameter optimisation review, we survey the range of methods used for MPO in drug discovery, compare their strengths and weaknesses and present some example applications.
Summary
To be successful as a drug, a compound must have a delicate balance of properties, from potency to metabolic stability and other ADME properties. These properties can sometimes require conflicting molecular structures, and achieving balance is a difficult task. To optimise across all factors, a drug hunter needs to use ‘multi-parameter optimisation’ (MPO).
This review discusses the various rules and methods which can be used towards the goal of multi-parameter optimisation in drug discovery. It also touches upon practical applications of these methods to improve the efficiency and productivity of drug discovery.
Citation details
M. D. Segall, Curr. Pharm. Des., 2012, 18(9) pp. 1292-1310
DOI: 10.2174/138161212799436430
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