drug-discovery

Search ChEMBL for bioactive compounds and compute drug-likeness metrics.

1|1|Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BermudaLocals/hermes-agent-lite --skill drug-discovery-bermudalocals
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Skill: drug-discovery
Source: https://github.com/BermudaLocals/hermes-agent-lite/tree/main/optional-skills/research/drug-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BermudaLocals/hermes-agent-lite --skill drug-discovery-bermudalocals

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and pharmacologists need an integrated, no-code assistant to search for bioactive compounds, evaluate drug-likeness, and interpret ADMET data across public databases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bioactive compound search on ChEMBL to identify candidates for targets
  • Drug-likeness calculations (Ro5, QED, TPSA, and synthetic accessibility) and lead optimization guidance
  • Drug-drug interaction checks via OpenFDA and safety assessments
  • ADMET interpretation and open-science drug discovery workflows
  • Suitable for medicinal chemistry questions, molecule property analysis, and clinical pharmacology reviews

Quick Start

Analyze aspirin to evaluate its Ro5 compliance, QED, TPSA, ADMET properties, and potential drug interactions.

Frequently Asked Questions about drug-discovery

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate drug-likeness metrics like Ro5 and QED for a compound?

To calculate drug-likeness, you can evaluate compounds using Lipinski's Rule of Five (Ro5), QED, TPSA, and synthetic accessibility metrics. This assists in lead optimization by filtering candidates based on their molecular properties and determining their suitability for further development.

Can I search ChEMBL for bioactive compounds against a specific molecular target?

Yes, you can search ChEMBL for bioactive compounds to identify candidates for specific targets. This workflow queries public APIs to retrieve bioactivity data, supporting medicinal chemistry research and open-science drug discovery workflows.

How do I check drug-drug interactions and interpret ADMET data using OpenFDA?

You can check drug-drug interactions and interpret ADMET data by querying the OpenFDA database. This process evaluates safety assessments and clinical pharmacology reviews by retrieving and analyzing public regulatory data.

What do I need to run chemoinformatics workflows for medicinal chemistry?

To run chemoinformatics workflows, you need Python3 and curl installed. The environment executes deterministic Python scripts and shell commands to query public APIs like ChEMBL, PubChem, OpenFDA, and OpenTargets for molecular property analysis.

Does this approach work for lead optimization and clinical pharmacology reviews?

Yes, this approach applies to lead optimization and clinical pharmacology reviews. It integrates bioactive compound search, drug-likeness calculations, and OpenFDA safety assessments to support these medicinal chemistry tasks.

What is the best way to evaluate aspirin's Ro5 compliance and ADMET properties?

The best way to evaluate aspirin's Ro5 compliance and ADMET properties is to run an integrated workflow that computes drug-likeness metrics and queries OpenFDA for safety data. This provides a complete profile of the molecule's regulatory and pharmacokinetic behavior.