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Phys.org — Chemistry · September 30, 2026 · On the brief until October 14, 2026

AI structure prediction speeds discovery of 'molecular glues' to treat disease

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Predicting three-part protein complexes without prior experimental structures

Researchers combined high-throughput proteomics with computational modeling to discover molecular glues that direct the VAV1 protein to cellular disposal machinery. The platform predicted how the molecules bind target proteins without prior experimental structures, which helped chemists design more potent variants earlier in the process.

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Drug developers must balance the speed of predictive modeling with the risk of off-target effects, such as the unintended degradation of LIMD1.

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