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Advancements in hit identification for membrane protein drug discovery

Drug Target Review

This article explores the potential of fragment-based screening in the GPCR landscape through the lens of the Adenosine A2a receptor, showcasing the development of methods that could help to overcome historical roadblocks in GPCR drug discovery.

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Variability in biological activity measurements reported in the drug discovery literature

Molecular Design

I’ll start by looking at irreversible mechanisms of action and the ( S2017 | McW2021 | H12024 ) articles cover irreversible covalent inhibition (this is the irreversible mechanism of action that ChEMBL users are most likely encounter).

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Obstacles and innovations of macrocyclic drug development

Drug Target Review

What are macrocycles and why are they interesting for drug discovery? Traditionally, drug discovery has focused on small-molecule therapeutics, typically with a molecular weight of less than 500 Daltons. 1 However, there has recently been an increased interest in so-called beyond rule-of-five compounds, such as macrocycles.