Abstract

The present contribution describes how in silico models and methods are applied at different stages of the drug discovery process in the pharmaceutical industry. A description of the most relevant computational methods and tools is given along with an evaluation of their performance in the assessment of potential genotoxic impurities and the prediction of off-target in vitro pharmacology. The challenges of predicting the outcome of highly complex in vivo studies are discussed followed by considerations on how novel ways to manage, store, exchange, and analyze data may advance knowledge and facilitate modeling efforts. In this context, the current status of broad data sharing initiatives, namely, eTOX and eTransafe, will be described along with related projects that could significantly reduce the use of animals in drug discovery in the future.

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