Theme 5 Lead Optimisation Flashcards

1
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What is lead optimisation?

A

An iterative process where the initial biological lead is chemically modified.

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2
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What properties are evaluated and improved during lead optimisation?

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  • Potency
  • Selectivity for the target
  • Efficacy
  • Physical and pharmaceutical properties
  • Safety profile
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What is the purpose of the initial in vitro assay in lead optimisation?

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To assess selectivity and potency.

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What does Kd represent in the context of drug-target interactions?

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The equilibrium dissociation constant.

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What does a smaller Kd value indicate?

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Higher affinity of the drug for the target.

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What is the Gibbs free energy equation?

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ΔG = ΔH – TΔS

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What does a negative change in Gibbs free energy indicate?

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A spontaneous favourable binding interaction.

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What is the goal of lead optimisation in terms of Gibbs free energy?

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To make ΔG more negative.

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What interactions are maximized to improve drug-target binding?

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Specific interactions such as hydrogen bonding.

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What does minimising entropy achieve in drug binding?

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Reduces randomness and promotes a more rigid structure.

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What are the strongest types of drug-target interactions?

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Covalent mechanisms.

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What is the significance of stereochemistry in drug binding?

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Different stereoisomers (enantiomers. diastereoisomer, ci/tras isomers, structural isomers) may have varying specificity and toxicity profiles.

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13
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What does SAR stand for in drug development?

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Structure-Activity Relationships.

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What is the purpose of pairwise modifications in SAR studies?

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To link specific modifications to changes in biological activity.

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What does the Hammett equation quantify?

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The electron-withdrawing or donating ability of substituents.

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16
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What does Log P represent in drug properties?

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Lipophilicity of neutral molecules.

17
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What is ligand-based drug discovery (LBDD)?

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A method that relies on known ligands to develop new drugs without knowing the target structure.

18
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What is the active analogue approach in drug design?

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Compares active and inactive molecules to identify pharmacophore features.

19
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What does COMFA analyze in drug design?

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The 3D structure of a molecule to relate activity to molecular fields.

20
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What is the primary focus of structure-based drug discovery (SBDD)?

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To utilize the 3D structure of the biological target for rational drug design.

21
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What is the main difference between LBDD and SBDD?

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LBDD does not require the target structure; SBDD does.

22
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What techniques are typically used in SBDD?

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  • Docking studies
  • Virtual screening
  • De Novo design
23
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Fill in the blank: The formation of specific interactions, such as ______, influences changes in enthalpy.

A

hydrogen bonding.

24
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True or False: Higher Kd values indicate a higher affinity of the drug for the target.

25
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What is the primary input data for ligand-based drug discovery?

A

Known active ligands and their activity profiles.

26
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What are the key features of ligand-based drug discovery?

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  • Uses data from active compounds
  • Employs QSAR and pharmacophore modeling
  • Conducts similarity searches