ML enhanced bioactivity prediction for angiotensin II receptor: A potential anti-hypertensive drug target.

Journal: Scientific reports
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Abstract

The process of drug discovery is intricate, and encompasses a series of detailed phases of research, development, and testing, aimed at evaluating the safety and effectiveness of prospective therapeutic agents. Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a transformative tool in this domain, adept at analysing vast datasets to uncover intricate patterns and relationships unperceivable to humans. This study introduces a bioactivity prediction application employing the Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship model to forecast bioactivity against Angiotensin II receptor, a major drug target in hypertension management. Angiotensin II receptor modulation holds promise for treating a spectrum of diseases, including hypertension, cardiovascular ailments, and renal disorders. Through AI-driven approaches researchers in the field of drug discovery are able to effectively identify a majority of promising drug candidates, expediting the lead optimization process while reducing costs. This paradigm shift not only accelerates therapeutic development but also minimizes the need for exhaustive in vitro or in vivo testing, thus enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery endeavours.

Authors

  • Jeyanthi Sankar
    Pharmacogenomics and CADD Lab, Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Venkatesh Rajendran
    Pharmacogenomics and CADD Lab, Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Beena Briget Kuriakose
    Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Khamis Mushyt, Abha, 61412, Saudi Arabia.
  • Amani Hamad Alhazmi
    Department of Public health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Mushyt, Abha, 61412, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ling Shing Wong
    Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia.
  • Karthikeyan Muthusamy
    Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.