Deep learning enables rapid identification of potent DDR1 kinase inhibitors.

Zhavoronkov, Alex; Ivanenkov, Yan A; Aliper, Alex; Veselov, Mark S; Aladinskiy, Vladimir A; Aladinskaya, Anastasiya V; Terentiev, Victor A; Polykovskiy, Daniil A et al. · Nat Biotechnol · 2019

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We have developed a deep generative model, generative tensorial reinforcement learning (GENTRL), for de novo small-molecule design. GENTRL optimizes synthetic feasibility, novelty, and biological activity. We used GENTRL to discover potent inhibitors of discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1), a kinase target implicated in fibrosis and other diseases, in 21 days. Four compounds were active in biochemical assays, and two were validated in cell-based assays. One lead candidate was tested and demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetics in mice.

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