Structure-Activity Relationships

Structure-Activity Relationships (SAR) refer to the way a molecule's specific shape and features influence its biological activity or effect. By studying how different chemical structures correlate with their functions, scientists can predict how modifications to a molecule might improve or reduce its effectiveness, safety, or behavior. Essentially, SAR helps in designing better drugs and compounds by understanding which parts of a molecule are critical for its desired activity and how changing its structure impacts that activity.