A convenient method for the computer-aided molecular design of carborane containing compounds

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2003 Oct 6;13(19):3213-6. doi: 10.1016/s0960-894x(03)00674-7.

Abstract

Computer-aided molecular design (CAMD) of carborane containing compounds is of growing interest for scientists involved in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) and other pharmaceutical applications. However, the complex organo-metallic structures of carboranes pose difficulties in modeling and docking of these structures. This is the first report of a new strategy for modeling and docking of carborane containing molecules with the readily available software packages HyperChem, SYBYL and FlexX. It is intended as a guide for boron chemists interested in using CAMD of carborane containing agents for medical applications such as BNCT.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Boranes / chemistry*
  • Boranes / metabolism
  • Computer-Aided Design*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Boranes