Pharmacophore

A pharmacophore is a conceptual model that represents the essential features of a molecule required for its biological activity, particularly in the context of drug design and discovery. It highlights the spatial arrangement of atoms or groups responsible for the interaction with a biological target, such as a receptor or enzyme. Pharmacophores typically include: 1. **Functional Groups**: Specific atoms or groups within a molecule that contribute to its activity (e.g., hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl groups).