ISSN:
1573-4951
Keywords:
combinatorial
;
de novo design
;
docking
;
scoring functions
;
thrombin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A computational algorithm was used to design automatically novel thrombin inhibitors that are available from a single-step chemical reaction. The compounds do not contain amide bonds, are achiral and have a molecular weight below 400. Of the 10 compounds that were synthesized, five bind to thrombin with a Ki in the nanomolar range. Subsequent X-ray structure determination of the thrombin-inhibitor complex for the best compound (Ki=95 nM) confirms the predicted binding mode. The novel algorithm is applicable to a broad range of chemical reactions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008040531766
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