WSEAS Transactions on Biology and Biomedicine
Print ISSN: 1109-9518, E-ISSN: 2224-2902
Volume 21, 2024
Investigating QSAR models for Chemical Warfare Agents: Biological, Biochemical, and Environmental Perspectives
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Abstract: Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) models are essential in predicting the characteristics of chemical warfare agents (CWAs), offering crucial insights into their biological, biochemical, and environmental activities. This paper examines how QSAR models elucidate the complex relationships between molecular structures and CWA actions. By leveraging principles from biology, biochemistry, and environmental research, QSAR models accurately predict key features such as CWA toxicity, reactivity, and environmental persistence. This study explores the fundamental mechanisms behind CWA interactions with biological systems, molecular targets, and environmental compartments, highlighting the potential of QSAR models to guide the development of novel antidotes, decontamination strategies, and environmental monitoring protocols. Integrating insights from various disciplines, this work underscores the significance of QSAR modeling in enhancing our understanding of CWA properties and supporting informed decision-making in defense, public health, and environmental management.
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Keywords: Chemical warfare agents, A-Series, nerve agents, Novichok, Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Systems, QSAR models, toxicity
Pages: 281-301
DOI: 10.37394/23208.2024.21.29