Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(21), P. 18969 - 18980
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
DNA-encoded
library
(DEL)
technology
is
an
effective
method
for
small
molecule
drug
discovery,
enabling
high-throughput
screening
against
target
proteins.
While
DEL
produces
extensive
data,
it
can
reveal
complex
patterns
not
easily
recognized
by
human
analysis.
Lead
compounds
from
screens
often
have
higher
molecular
weights,
posing
challenges
development.
This
study
refines
traditional
DELs
integrating
alternative
techniques
like
photocross-linking
to
enhance
chemical
diversity.
Combining
these
methods
improved
predictive
performance
identification
models.
Using
this
approach,
we
predicted
active
molecules
BRD4
and
p300,
achieving
hit
rates
of
26.7
35.7%.
Notably,
the
identified
exhibit
smaller
weights
better
modification
potential
compared
molecules.
research
demonstrates
synergy
between
AI
technologies,
enhancing
discovery.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 492 - 516
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
DNA-encoded
chemical
library
(DEL)
links
the
power
of
amplifiable
genetics
and
non-self-replicating
phenotypes,
generating
a
diverse
world.
In
analogy
with
biological
world,
DEL
world
can
evolve
by
using
central
dogma,
wherein
DNA
replicates
PCR
reactions
to
amplify
genetic
codes,
sequencing
transcripts
information,
DNA-compatible
synthesis
translates
into
phenotypes.
Importantly,
is
key
expanding
space.
Besides,
evolution-driven
selection
system
pushes
chemicals
under
selective
pressure,
i.e.,
desired
strategies.
this
perspective,
we
summarized
recent
advances
in
synthetic
toolbox
panning
strategies,
which
will
shed
light
on
drug
discovery
harnessing
vitro
evolution
via
DEL.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 3362 - 3384
Published: April 10, 2024
Drug
discovery
is
a
sophisticated
process
that
incorporates
scientific
innovations
and
cutting-edge
technologies.
Compared
to
traditional
bioactivity-based
screening
methods,
encoding
display
technologies
for
combinatorial
libraries
have
recently
advanced
from
proof-of-principle
experiments
promising
tools
pharmaceutical
hit
due
their
high
efficiency,
throughput,
resource
minimization.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
the
development
history,
typology,
prospective
applications
of
displayed
technologies,
including
phage
display,
ribosomal
mRNA
yeast
cell
one-bead
one-compound,
DNA-encoded,
peptide
nucleic
acid-encoded,
new
peptide-encoded
examples
preclinical
clinical
translation.
We
discuss
progress
novel
targeted
therapeutic
agents,
covering
spectrum
small-molecule
inhibitors
nonpeptidic
macrocycles
linear,
monocyclic,
bicyclic
peptides,
in
addition
antibodies.
also
address
pending
challenges
future
prospects
drug
discovery,
size
libraries,
advantages
disadvantages
technology,
translational
potential,
market
space.
intended
establish
comprehensive
high-throughput
strategy
researchers
developers.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(21), P. 19057 - 19071
Published: May 15, 2023
DNA-encoded
library
(DEL)
is
a
powerful
ligand
discovery
technology
that
has
been
widely
adopted
in
the
pharmaceutical
industry.
DEL
selections
are
typically
performed
with
purified
protein
target
immobilized
on
matrix
or
solution
phase.
Recently,
DELs
have
also
used
to
interrogate
targets
complex
biological
environment,
such
as
membrane
proteins
live
cells.
However,
due
landscape
of
cell
surface,
selection
inevitably
involves
significant
nonspecific
interactions,
and
data
much
noisier
than
ones
proteins,
making
reliable
hit
identification
highly
challenging.
Researchers
developed
several
approaches
denoise
datasets,
but
it
remains
unclear
whether
they
suitable
for
cell-based
selections.
Here,
we
report
proof-of-principle
new
machine-learning
(ML)-based
approach
process
datasets
by
using
Maximum
A
Posteriori
(MAP)
estimation
loss
function,
probabilistic
framework
can
account
quantify
uncertainties
noisy
data.
We
applied
dataset,
where
7,721,415
compounds
was
selected
against
carbonic
anhydrase
2
(CA-2)
line
expressing
12
(CA-12).
The
extended-connectivity
fingerprint
(ECFP)-based
regression
model
MAP
function
able
identify
true
binders
structure-activity
relationship
(SAR)
from
datasets.
In
addition,
regularized
enrichment
metric
(known
enrichment)
could
be
calculated
directly
without
involving
specific
model,
effectively
suppressing
low-confidence
outliers
enhancing
signal-to-noise
ratio.
Future
applications
this
method
will
focus
de
novo
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(35), P. 24638 - 24653
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Identifying
biologically
active
ligands
for
membrane
proteins
is
an
important
task
in
chemical
biology.
We
report
approach
to
directly
identify
small
molecule
agonists
against
by
selecting
DNA-encoded
libraries
(DELs)
on
live
cells.
This
method
connects
extracellular
ligand
binding
with
intracellular
biochemical
transformation,
thereby
biasing
the
selection
toward
agonist
identification.
have
demonstrated
methodology
three
proteins:
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(EGFR),
thrombopoietin
(TPOR),
and
insulin
(INSR).
A
∼30
million
a
1.033
billion-compound
DEL
were
selected
these
targets,
novel
subnanomolar
affinity
low
micromolar
cellular
activities
been
discovered.
The
INSR
activated
possibly
allosteric
site,
exhibited
clear
synergistic
effects
insulin,
downstream
signaling
pathways.
Notably,
did
not
activate
insulin-like
1
(IGF-1R),
highly
homologous
whose
activation
may
lead
tumor
progression.
Collectively,
this
work
has
developed
"functional"
selections
cell
surface
provide
widely
applicable
discovery
proteins.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Target
class-focused
drug
discovery
has
a
strong
track
record
in
pharmaceutical
research,
yet
public
domain
data
indicate
that
many
members
of
protein
families
remain
unliganded.
Here
we
present
systematic
approach
to
scale
up
the
and
characterization
small
molecule
ligands
for
WD40
repeat
(WDR)
family.
We
developed
comprehensive
suite
protocols
production,
crystallography,
biophysical,
biochemical,
cellular
assays.
A
pilot
hit-finding
campaign
using
DNA-encoded
chemical
library
selection
followed
by
machine
learning
(DEL-ML)
predict
from
virtual
libraries
yielded
first-in-class,
drug-like
7
16
WDR
domains
screened,
thus
demonstrating
broader
ligandability
WDRs.
This
study
establishes
template
evaluation
family
wide
provides
an
extensive
resource
biochemical
tools,
knowledge,
discover
potential
therapeutics
this
highly
disease-relevant,
but
underexplored
target
class.
Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 17 - 40
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Machine
learning
(ML)
has
begun
to
realize
its
promise
in
many
domains
the
last
several
years.
While
small
molecule
drug
discovery
lagged
comparison
other
areas,
developments
computing
capabilities,
data
generation,
and
algorithms
have
enabled
significant
progress
prediction.
DNA-encoded
libraries
(DELs)
represent
an
efficient
way
generate
quantity
of
required
for
effective
model
building,
providing
a
mechanism
protein-target
specific
prediction
with
economics
that
permit
individual
organizations
operate.
DEL-based
machine
(DEL-ML)
been
demonstrated
work
variety
targets
continues
expand
usage
industry
approaches
reported.
With
this
initial
success,
number
challenges
considerations
faced
by
DEL-ML
practitioner
identified
including
denoising
DEL
data,
choice
ML
algorithm,
hyperparameters
representations,
need
relevant
metrics
assessment,
particularly
given
high
resource
time
costs
testing
predictions.
In
order
fully
potential
DEL-ML,
key
improvements
infrastructure
broad
availability
are
needed.
Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 41 - 62
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Solid-phase
DNA-encoded
library
(DEL)
technology
introduces
advanced
activity-based
screening
capabilities
by
virtue
of
its
“one-bead-one-compound”
(OBOC)
format.
In
this
review,
we
first
describe
the
design
and
construction
so-called
“OBOC-DELs.”
We
then
explore
engineering
a
microfluidic
platform
that
integrates
automates
high-throughput
bead-based
screening,
highlighting
examples
fluorescence-based
functional
assay
development
miniaturization
to
droplets.
Additionally,
detail
statistical
framework
OBOC-DEL
experimental
data
interpretation.
Finally,
summarize
numerous
applications
have
spawned
since
technology’s
inception,
including
biochemical
activity,
dose-response,
cellular
competition
binding
affinity,
pharmacokinetic
properties.
Looking
forward,
there
are
likely
further
opportunities
employ
synthesis
strategies
other
encoded
modalities.
Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 63 - 86
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Assay
platforms
available
for
DNA-encoded
chemical
libraries
(DELs)
are
largely
limited
to
an
in
vitro
selection
assay
binding
a
biochemical
pure
protein
on
solid
support.
Extending
DEL
assays
proteins
the
cell
surface
and
within
live
cells
offers
ability
targets
that
cannot
be
reconstituted
biochemically
more
physiologically
relevant
state.
Significant
challenges
exist
hinder
cellular
application
of
DELs.
In
this
review,
we
summarise
various
approaches
have
been
applied
date
enable
against
both
cells.
We
discuss
benefits
limitations
these
how
they
address
unique
assays.
explore
potential
molecular
discovery
from
varying
complexity.
highlight
some
molecules
discovered
successfully
with
lastly
offer
outlook
future.