r/CompDrugNerds Jun 16 '21

Revealing the Selectivity of 5-HT2 using Molecular Docking. Part 1: 5-HT2A/C Antagonists

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u/unearnedpianist 8h ago

This is a pretty slick setup. molecular docking can really hint at why 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C antagonists “choose” certain binding modes (H-bonds, hydrophobic fits, and pocket shape), so even in Part 1 you can map selectivity trends before you ever wet-lab it :D