Local structural changes, global data views: graphical substructure-activity relationship trailing

J Med Chem. 2011 Apr 28;54(8):2944-51. doi: 10.1021/jm200026b. Epub 2011 Mar 28.

Abstract

The systematic extraction of structure-activity relationship (SAR) information from large and diverse compound data sets depends on the application of computational analysis methods. Irrespective of the methodological details, the ultimate goal of large-scale SAR analysis is to identify most informative compounds and rationalize structural changes that determine SAR behavior. Such insights provide a basis for further chemical exploration. Herein we introduce the first graphical SAR analysis method that globally organizes large compound data sets on the basis of local structural relationships, hence providing an immediate access to important structural modifications and SAR determinants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Computer Graphics*
  • Structure-Activity Relationship