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Review
. 2021 Jan;26(1):80-93.
doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.10.010. Epub 2020 Oct 21.

Artificial intelligence in drug discovery and development

Debleena Paul  1 , Gaurav Sanap  1 , Snehal Shenoy  1 , Dnyaneshwar Kalyane  1 , Kiran Kalia  1 , Rakesh K Tekade  2
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Artificial intelligence in drug discovery and development

Debleena Paul et al. Drug Discov Today. 2021 Jan.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence-integrated drug discovery and development has accelerated the growth of the pharmaceutical sector, leading to a revolutionary change in the pharma industry. Here, we discuss areas of integration, tools, and techniques utilized in enforcing AI, ongoing challenges, and ways to overcome them.

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Method domains of artificial intelligence (AI). This figure shows different AI method domains along with their subfields that can be implemented in different fields drug discovery and development.
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Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in different subfields of the pharmaceutical industry, from drug discovery to pharmaceutical product management.
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Role of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery. AI can be used effectively in different parts of drug discovery, including drug design, chemical synthesis, drug screening, polypharmacology, and drug repurposing.
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Leading pharmaceutical companies and their association with Artificial Intelligence (AI) organizations that are working in fields including oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and central nervous system disorders.
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