Chemical database techniques in drug discovery.
Chemical databases are becoming a powerful tool in drug discovery. Database searches based on possible requirements for biological activity can identify compounds that might be suitable for further analysis or indicate novel ways to achieve the desired activity. What considerations are involved in the construction and searching of chemical databases?
Miller
Mitchell A
MA
LION Bioscience, 9880 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, California 92121, USA. mmiller@netgenics.com
D016208:Databases, Factual; D015195:Drug Design; D008958:Models, Molecular; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000737:chemistry*; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / Q000737:chemistry
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid