| Literature DB >> 30243589 |
Shaoyi Sun1, Jianmin Fu2.
Abstract
The importance of methyl groups in modulating biological activity, selectivity, solubility, metabolism and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties of biologically active molecules is highlighted. The information compiled from selected beneficial cases, focuses mostly on marketed drugs and clinical candidates, and indicates that the methylation strategy has been successful in drug design.Keywords: Drug design; Lead optimization; Methyl group; Methylation
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30243589 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2018.09.016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett ISSN: 0960-894X Impact factor: 2.823