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ArticleScientific reports2024

Protein characteristics substantially influence the propensity of activity cliffs among kinase inhibitors.

Safa Daoud, Mutasem Taha

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  2. Efficiently finding activity cliffs.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2025
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  4. Prediction of enzyme inhibition (ICJournal of molecular modeling · 2025
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Safa DaoudDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences Private University, Amman, Jordan. s_daoud@asu.edu.jo.
Mutasem TahaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. mutasem@ju.edu.jo.

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Abstract

Activity cliffs (ACs) are pairs of structurally similar molecules with significantly different affinities for a biotarget, posing a challenge in computer-assisted drug discovery. This study focuses on protein kinases, significant therapeutic targets, with some exhibiting ACs while others do not despite numerous inhibitors. The hypothesis that the presence of ACs is dependent on the target protein and its complete structural context is explored. Machine learning models were developed to link protein properties to ACs, revealing specific tripeptide sequences and overall protein properties as critical factors in ACs occurrence. The study highlights the importance of considering the entire protein matrix rather than just the binding site in understanding ACs. This research provides valuable insights for drug discovery and design, paving the way for addressing ACs-related challenges in modern computational approaches.

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Drug DiscoveryProtein Kinase InhibitorsBinding SitesProtein DomainsStructure-Activity RelationshipProtein Kinase Inhibitors

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PMID38643174
PMCPMC11032345

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