2022年2月9日,CelerisTx宣布与德国默克(Merck KGaA)达成一项研究合作协议,利用CelerisTx基于图形的人工智能(AI)技术平台,发现和设计新型小分子结合剂和双功能蛋白降解剂。
蛋白降解靶向嵌合体(PROTACs)技术和分子胶(molecular glues)正成为新药研发的热点之一。CelerisTx成立于2020年,致力于填补理性设计这些化合物的知识空缺。该公司开发的Celeris One平台是一个能预测生物分子相互作用的闭环发现引擎,可生成符合相关降解剂成功标准的新化学实体,并将这一知识扩展到合成和生化验证。这一发现引擎的应用有望简化强效降解剂的发现方式,同时提高上游研发的生产力。
参考资料:
[1] CelerisTx in research collaboration with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany on AI-enabled degrader discovery. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/562741852/celeristx-in-research-collaboration-with-merck-kgaa-darmstadt-germany-on-ai-enabled-degrader-discovery
[2] Menlo Park, CA, February 9, 2022 - CelerisTx in Artificial Intelligence research collaboration with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany on AI-enabled. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://www.biospace.com/article/menlo-park-ca-february-9-2022-celeristx-in-artificial-intelligence-research-collaboration-with-merck-kgaa-darmstadt-germany-on-ai-enabled-degrader-discovery/
[3] Merck KGaA enlists little AI player on protein degrader discovery. Retrieved February 9, 2022, from https://endpts.com/merck-kgaa-enlists-little-ai-player-on-protein-degrader-discovery/
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