You’ve probably lived this story before: you’re working on your favorite kinase, YFK1, and are looking for selective inhibitors over YFK2. The problem is, they’re virtually identical near the active site, save for a single residue sitting in the back pocket that your amazing structural biologist has identified. The team [...]
This table features a selection of some of the best drug discovery journals. While not exhaustive (our team’s RSS feed includes hundreds), this is a subjective list of where to find the most valuable articles for those entering the field.
This article introduces the Topliss tree and Topliss schemes for analog synthesis, illustrates when they might be useful, and provides easy-to-use posters or "cheat sheets" of the original schemes. By Christian Kuttruff Why are the Topliss Tree and Topliss Schemes Useful? Imagine you’re on a new project that has just conducted a chemical [...]
Small-molecule drug candidates are increasingly falling “ beyond the rule of 5 ,” making oral administration more challenging. Optimizing a drug’s solid form can improve its solubility and bioavailability when further molecular modifications are prohibitive. This minireview covers solid form strategies for increasing the solubility and oral [...]
Learning from industry leaders is one of the best ways to grow as a drug discovery professional. This table lists some of the top drug discovery blogs and biopharma social media influencers, all of whom are clearly passionate about their work. These are excellent, free resources that offer valuable insights and perspectives.
