Abstract

Fragment-based Approach to Multi-target Compounds

Eugen Proschak, Professor, Goethe University

The presented work deals with the development of a fragment based strategy for dual-target drug discovery. Here, we applied a modified self-organizing map algorithm for in silico recognition of molecular fragments binding two targets: 5-lipoxygenase and soluble epoxide hydrolase. The predicted properties were confirmed by complementary screening techniques: STD-NMR and enzyme assay. A variety of dual fragments active in both complementary assays could be obtained using self-organizing maps, which was optimized towards nanomolar inhibitory activity against both targets.