The Molecular Conceptor Learning Series, produced by Synergix Ltd, is an interactive computer-based learning suite that teaches the principles and techniques used in everyday drug discovery. The Molecular Conceptor Learning Series comprises five modules each of which are designed to give students and professionals in the drug discovery field the comprehensive training necessary to face even the toughest drug design challenges. The modules are:
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Medicinal chemistry
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Drug design
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Cheminformatics
Cheminformatics (also known as chemoinformatics) refers to use of physical chemistry theory with computer and information science techniques—so called "''in silico''" techniques—in application to a range of descriptive and prescriptive problem ...
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Structural bioinformatics
Structural bioinformatics is the branch of bioinformatics that is related to the analysis and prediction of the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules such as proteins, RNA, and DNA. It deals with generalizations about macromol ...
*Practical Drug Discovery: Case Studies.
The Molecular Conceptor Learning Series is an educational resource centered around the field of computer-aided drug design. It encompasses a range of topics, progressing from foundational principles to more advanced discussions. Through the utilization of interactive 3D technology, practical examples, and numerous case studies, this series aims to elucidate the concepts, methodologies, and techniques pertinent to drug discovery.
Esteemed experts in the realm of drug discovery have contributed their expertise, insights, and experiences, enabling the Synergix Ltd team to develop The Molecular Conceptor Learning Series. This educational tool is designed to cater to both students and professionals within the life sciences sector, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively navigate the intricacies of modern
drug discovery
In the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmacology, drug discovery is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered.
Historically, drugs were discovered by identifying the active ingredient from traditional remedies or by ...
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The concept
The concept behind the Molecular Conceptor Learning Series aims to bring together, in a ready-digested format, the necessary knowledge surrounding the skills, techniques and approaches used by the drug discovery team as a whole. It provides all the information needed by the medicinal chemist to allow him to analyze, understand and make informed decisions concerning the design of a drug, thus enabling them to contribute effectively to the drug discovery process.
Contents
The full Molecular Conceptor Learning Series can be broken down into 10 main volumes, which are broken down into a number of chapters, each of which tackles a different aspect of drug design. The 10 volumes are as follows:
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Drug Discovery
In the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmacology, drug discovery is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered.
Historically, drugs were discovered by identifying the active ingredient from traditional remedies or by ...
*Analog Design and Molecular Mimicry
*Synthesis and Library Design
*Protein Structure and Modeling
*Structure-Based Design
*Cheminformatics
*Ligand-Based Design
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QSAR and
Chemometrics
*Molecular Basis of Drugs
*Peptidomimetics
*General Topics
Molecular Conceptor, Version 1,
[Molecular Conceptor Software Review, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2003, 46, 880–881] was first released in December 2001 with 600 pages. Since then the software has developed and grown and in Oct 2010, Version 2.14 was released with more than 5000 pages.
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External links
Molecular Conceptor Learning Series Website
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