Computational Approaches for Identifying Drugs Against Alzheimer's Disease

Computational Approaches for Identifying Drugs Against Alzheimer's Disease
Author: Radha Mahendran
Publisher: diplom.de
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2017-03-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3960676387

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia which is incurable. Although some kinds of memory loss are normal during aging, these are not severe enough to interfere with the level of function. ß-Secretase is an important protease in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Some statine-based peptidomimetics show inhibitory activities to the ß-secretase. To explore the inhibitory mechanism, molecular docking and three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) studies on these analogues were performed. Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) modeling pertains to the construction of predictive models of biological activities as a function of structural and molecular information of a compound library. The concept of QSAR has typically been used for drug discovery and development and has gained wide applicability for correlating molecular information with not only biological activities but also with other physicochemical properties, which has therefore been termed quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR). In this study, 3D QSAR and pharmacophore mapping studies were carried out using Accelrys Discovery Studio 2.1. The best nine drugs were selected from the 16 ligands and pharmacophore features were generated.

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease
Author: Thimmaiah Govindaraju
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1839162740

Alzheimer’s disease is an increasingly common form of dementia and despite rising interest in discovery of novel treatments and investigation into aetiology, there are no currently approved treatments that directly tackle the causes of the condition. Due to its multifactorial pathogenesis, current treatments are directed against symptoms and even precise diagnosis remains difficult as the majority of cases are diagnosed symptomatically and usually confirmed only by autopsy. Alzheimer’s Disease: Recent Findings in Pathophysiology, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities provides a comprehensive overview from aetiology and neurochemistry to diagnosis, evaluation and management of Alzheimer's disease, and latest therapeutic approaches. Intended to provide an introduction to all aspects of the disease and latest developments, this book is ideal for students, postgraduates and researchers in neurochemistry, neurological drug discovery and Alzheimer’s disease.

Drug-like Properties: Concepts, Structure Design and Methods

Drug-like Properties: Concepts, Structure Design and Methods
Author: Li Di
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2010-07-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080557619

Of the thousands of novel compounds that a drug discovery project team invents and that bind to the therapeutic target, typically only a fraction of these have sufficient ADME/Tox properties to become a drug product. Understanding ADME/Tox is critical for all drug researchers, owing to its increasing importance in advancing high quality candidates to clinical studies and the processes of drug discovery. If the properties are weak, the candidate will have a high risk of failure or be less desirable as a drug product. This book is a tool and resource for scientists engaged in, or preparing for, the selection and optimization process. The authors describe how properties affect in vivo pharmacological activity and impact in vitro assays. Individual drug-like properties are discussed from a practical point of view, such as solubility, permeability and metabolic stability, with regard to fundamental understanding, applications of property data in drug discovery and examples of structural modifications that have achieved improved property performance. The authors also review various methods for the screening (high throughput), diagnosis (medium throughput) and in-depth (low throughput) analysis of drug properties. - Serves as an essential working handbook aimed at scientists and students in medicinal chemistry - Provides practical, step-by-step guidance on property fundamentals, effects, structure-property relationships, and structure modification strategies - Discusses improvements in pharmacokinetics from a practical chemist's standpoint

Improving and Accelerating Therapeutic Development for Nervous System Disorders

Improving and Accelerating Therapeutic Development for Nervous System Disorders
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2014-02-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309292492

Improving and Accelerating Therapeutic Development for Nervous System Disorders is the summary of a workshop convened by the IOM Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders to examine opportunities to accelerate early phases of drug development for nervous system drug discovery. Workshop participants discussed challenges in neuroscience research for enabling faster entry of potential treatments into first-in-human trials, explored how new and emerging tools and technologies may improve the efficiency of research, and considered mechanisms to facilitate a more effective and efficient development pipeline. There are several challenges to the current drug development pipeline for nervous system disorders. The fundamental etiology and pathophysiology of many nervous system disorders are unknown and the brain is inaccessible to study, making it difficult to develop accurate models. Patient heterogeneity is high, disease pathology can occur years to decades before becoming clinically apparent, and diagnostic and treatment biomarkers are lacking. In addition, the lack of validated targets, limitations related to the predictive validity of animal models - the extent to which the model predicts clinical efficacy - and regulatory barriers can also impede translation and drug development for nervous system disorders. Improving and Accelerating Therapeutic Development for Nervous System Disorders identifies avenues for moving directly from cellular models to human trials, minimizing the need for animal models to test efficacy, and discusses the potential benefits and risks of such an approach. This report is a timely discussion of opportunities to improve early drug development with a focus toward preclinical trials.

Computational Modeling of Drugs Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Computational Modeling of Drugs Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Author: Kunal Roy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1071633112

This second edition volume expands on the previous edition with updated descriptions on different computational methods encompassing ligand-based, structure-based, and combined approaches with their recent applications in anti-Alzheimer drug design. Different background topics like recent advancements in research on the development of novel therapies and their implications in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) have also been covered for completeness. Special topics like basic information science methods for insight into neurodegenerative pathogenesis, drug repositioning and network pharmacology, and online tools to predict ADMET behavior with reference to anti-Alzheimer drug development have also been included. In the Neuromethods series style, chapter include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Cutting-edge and thorough, Computational Modeling of Drugs Against Alzheimer’s Disease, Second Edition is a valuable resource for all researchers and scientists interested in learning more about this important and developing field.

Computational and Experimental Studies in Alzheimer's Disease

Computational and Experimental Studies in Alzheimer's Disease
Author: Kunal Bhattacharya
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2024-03-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1003857345

This reference book compiles the recent advances in computational and experimental modelling to screen and manage Alzheimer’s disease. It covers basic etiopathology and various in vitro and in vivo strategies of disease intervention. The book discusses how computer-aided drug design approaches reduce costs and increase biological test efficiency. It reviews the screening for anti-Alzheimer drugs and biomarker analysis of disease inhibitors. The book also explores mechanistic aspects of neurodegeneration and the use of natural products as therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease. Key features: Elaborates on the computational modelling of protein target inhibitors as anti-Alzheimer’s agents Explains the role of phytomolecules and natural products in Alzheimer’s therapy Reviews preclinical ways to assess drugs focusing on Alzheimer’s disease Covers biomarker analysis for Alzheimer’s disease Discusses the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease The book is meant for professionals, researchers, and students of neuroscience, psychology, and computational neurosciences.

Computational and Experimental Approaches in Multi-target Pharmacology

Computational and Experimental Approaches in Multi-target Pharmacology
Author: Thomas J. Anastasio
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2017-08-24
Genre:
ISBN: 2889452522

The next frontier in pharmacology is the development of multi-target strategies in which pathological processes are controlled by pharmacologically manipulating them at many different points at once. Designing multi-target strategies will require deep understanding of the complex physiology that underlies pathological processes. It will also require the development of single drugs with multiple targets, or combinations of drugs with compatible pharmacokinetics that work synergistically to maximize desirable effects while minimizing unwanted side effects. This e-Book contains ten original articles, each addressing a different aspect of this challenge. Together they open new perspectives and show the way forward in the development of multi-target therapeutics.

A Theranostic and Precision Medicine Approach for Female-Specific Cancers

A Theranostic and Precision Medicine Approach for Female-Specific Cancers
Author: Rama Rao Malla
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2020-11-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128226927

A Theranostic and Precision Medicine Approach for Female-Specific Cancers provides information regarding ongoing research and clinical data surrounding female specific cancers (breast, cervical, ovarian and endometrial cancers). The book encompasses detailed descriptions about diagnostics and therapeutic options for easy understanding, focusing on the subject matter with a broader range of treatment options. In addition, it explores new theranostics, i.e., diagnostic, therapeutic and precision medicine strategies currently being developed for FSCs. This book is a valuable resource for cancer researchers, clinicians, graduate students and other members of biomedical field who need to understand the most recent and promising approaches to manage FSCs. - Explores new diagnostic biomarkers surrounding the early detection and prognosis of FSCs - Examines new genetic and molecularly targeted approaches for the treatment of these aggressive diseases - Discusses new theranostic approaches that combine diagnosis and treatment through the use of nanotechnology in FSCs - Addresses how these various advances can be integrated into a precision and personalized medicine approach that can eventually enhance patient care

Toxins and Drug Discovery

Toxins and Drug Discovery
Author: P. Gopalakrishnakone
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-09-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789400764514

In recent years, the field of Toxinology has expanded substantially. On the one hand it studies venomous animals, plants and micro organisms in detail to understand their mode of action on targets. While on the other, it explores the biochemical composition, genomics and proteomics of toxins and venoms to understand their three interaction with life forms (especially humans), development of antidotes and exploring their pharmacological potential. Therefore, Toxinology has deep linkages with biochemistry, molecular biology, anatomy and pharmacology. In addition, there is a fast developing applied subfield, clinical toxinology, which deals with understanding and managing medical effects of toxins on human body. Given the huge impact of toxin-based deaths globally, and the potential of venom in generation of drugs for so-far incurable diseases (for example, Diabetes, Chronic Pain), the continued research and growth of the field is imminent. This has led to the growth of research in the area and the consequent scholarly output by way of publications in journals and books. Despite this ever growing body of literature within biomedical sciences, there is still no all-inclusive reference work available that collects all of the important biochemical, biomedical and clinical insights relating to Toxinology. The Handbook of Toxinology aims to address this gap and cover the field of Toxinology comprehensively.