Abstract

DRUG DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT- A NEW ERA IN MEDICINE

Miss. Mayuri J. Chandrawanshi*, Mr. Surajmal G. Malpani and Mr. Vishweshwar M. Dharashive

ABSTRACT

Drug design and discovery is the very time consuming process. It requires around 8- 14 years and it totally a trial and error method based on screening approach. By using novel drug designing methodologies with the help of computer application, researchers can minimize the time as well as cost in drug discovery process. Computer aided drug design is widely used to enhance the rate of screening process and develop competent screening. Computational techniques are useful in drug design and discovery before going to experimental laboratory work. Some techniques like virtual screening, QSAR, 2D, 3D printing reduces cost and time of drug discovery process. Silico QSAR and ADMET are applicable for predication of biological activity, bioavailability. This is very helpful computational application in drug discovery process.

Keywords: Drug design, drug development, QSAR, target identification.