Binding Affinity

Binding affinity, the strength of interaction between molecules like proteins and ligands, is crucial for drug discovery and materials science. Current research heavily focuses on predicting binding affinity using machine learning, employing diverse architectures such as graph neural networks (GNNs), transformers, and gradient boosting decision trees, often incorporating structural and physicochemical information. These advancements aim to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug design and materials synthesis by enabling faster and more reliable identification of high-affinity compounds. The development of large datasets and innovative model designs continues to drive progress in this critical area.

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