Bioisostere

Chemistry

A chemical substituent or group that mimics the spatial, electronic, or pharmacological properties of another group. Used in medicinal chemistry to optimize drug properties while maintaining biological activity.

Exemples

  • F replaces H
  • Tetrazole replaces carboxylate
  • Thiophene replaces phenyl

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A chemical substituent or group that mimics the spatial, electronic, or pharmacological properties of another group. Used in medicinal chemistry to optimize drug properties while maintaining biological activity.