Universität Wien

270047 VO From Synthesis to the Science and Strategy of Medicinal Chemistry (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie
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Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

05.11., 15:45–17:15 (HS 3)
12.11., 15:45–17:15 (HS 3)
03.12., 15:45–17:15 (HS 3)
10.12., 15:45–17:15 (HS 3)
17.12., 15:45–17:15 (HS 3)
07.01., 15:45–17:15 (HS 3)
28.01., 15:45–17:15 (HS 3)

  • Mittwoch 05.11. 15:45 - 17:15 Kleiner Hörsaal 3 Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Mittwoch 12.11. 15:45 - 17:15 Kleiner Hörsaal 3 Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Mittwoch 03.12. 15:45 - 17:15 Kleiner Hörsaal 3 Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Mittwoch 10.12. 15:45 - 17:15 Kleiner Hörsaal 3 Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Mittwoch 17.12. 15:45 - 17:15 Kleiner Hörsaal 3 Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Mittwoch 07.01. 15:45 - 17:15 Kleiner Hörsaal 3 Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP
  • Mittwoch 28.01. 15:45 - 17:45 Kleiner Hörsaal 3 Chemie Boltzmanngasse 1 HP

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The course aims to provide students with theoretical and practical medicinal chemistry background on the initial phase of small molecule drug discovery. At the completion of the course students will be able to critically analyze drug-target binding and design their own small molecule drug candidates. The course will cover the following topics:
1. Classes of small molecule drugs an introduction
2. Classes of drug targets an introduction
3. The thermodynamics of drug-target binding
4. The importance of water
5. Molecular interactions – up close & personal
6. Drug design strategies & medicinal chemistry rules of thumb
7. An introduction to finding hits in the vastness of chemical space
Further topics in medicinal chemistry that will not be covered in the course are (1) optimization of cellular and in vivo efficacy, (2) selectivity and toxicity, (3) drug distribution, metabolism and pharmacokinetics

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Students will be examined via a 2 hour exam at the completion of the course. Attendance of the lectures is highly recommended.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Participation in and submission of the final exam is mandatory

Prüfungsstoff

1. The thermodynamics of drug-target binding
2. The importance of water
3. Molecular interactions
4. Medicinal chemistry rules of thumb
5. Drug design strategies
6. Design of drug molecules

Literatur

Hunter, Christopher A. "Quantifying intermolecular interactions: guidelines for the molecular recognition toolbox." Angewandte Chemie International Edition 43.40 (2004): 5310-5324.
Bissantz, Caterina, Bernd Kuhn, and Martin Stahl. "A medicinal chemist’s guide to molecular interactions." Journal of medicinal chemistry 53.14 (2010): 5061-5084
McConnell, Darryl B. "Biotin’s lessons in drug design." Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 64.22 (2021): 16319-16327.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

CH-SYN-02, CH-WAHL, CH-FE, BC-WAHL, Transferable Skills

Letzte Änderung: Mo 17.11.2025 17:07