Uptake and localization mechanisms of fluorescent and colored lipid probes. Part 3. Protocols for predicting intracellular localization of lipid probes using QSAR models

Abstract

We provide detailed protocols for applying the QSAR decision-rule models described in Part 2 of this paper. These procedures permit prediction of the intracellular localization of fluorescent probes or of any small molecular xenobiotic whether fluorescent or not. Also included is a set of notes that give practical advice on various possible problems and limitations of the methods, together with a flow chart that provides a graphical algorithmic summary of the QSAR models.