A new model based on artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to combat the most deadly
The researchers explained that many diseasesare associated with the role of proteins in catalysis (enzymes), disease control (antibodies), as chemical messengers (hormones such as insulin). And knowledge of the three-dimensional structure of a protein is important for the development of treatments, in particular, cancer and infectious diseases.
“We are excited about the potential of this technology,which will help fill some of the gaps in our understanding of biology and accelerate scientific research to create new effective treatments for diseases, ”said DeepMind. At the same time, the company wants to focus on diseases that scientists deal with the least.
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Chagas disease and leishmaniasis affects up to 23 million people worldwide. Scientists note that the adaptation of existing drugs for them has already failed.
“Patients suffering from neglected diseases,are getting outdated treatments that are sometimes toxic, have serious side effects and are not fit for the intended use, ”said Ben Perry, DNDi project leader.
He hopes the partnership will lead to the discoverymedicines that can be easily taken by mouth. "The use of AI could be a watershed moment for us - by predicting previously insoluble protein structures, the model opens up new horizons for research," the researchers noted.
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