Assessing therapeutic potential of molecules: molecular property diagnostic suite for tuberculosis

Molecular Property Diagnostic Suite () is a web tool ( http://mpds.osdd.net) designed to assist the in silico drug discovery attempts towards Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). tool has nine modules which are classified into data library (1-3), data processing (4-5) and data analysis (6-9). Module 1 is a repository of literature and related information available on the Mtb. Module 2 deals with the protein target analysis of the chosen disease area. Module 3 is the compound library consisting of 110.31 million unique molecules generated from public domain databases and custom designed search tools. Module 4 contains tools for chemical file format conversions and 2D to 3D coordinate conversions. Module 5 helps in calculating the molecular descriptors. Module 6 specifically handles QSAR model development tools using descriptors generated in the Module 5. Module 7 integrates the AutoDock Vina algorithm for docking, while module 8 provides screening filters. Module 9 provides the necessary visualization tools for both small and large molecules. The workflow-based open source web portal, 1.0.1 can be a potential enabler for scientists engaged in drug discovery in general and in anti-TB research in particular. SYNOPSIS: A web-based Galaxy tool is developed for assessing therapeutic potential of molecules. is categorized into Data Library, Data Processing and Data Analysis. It can be a potential enabler for scientists engaged in drug discovery in general and in anti-TB research in particular.