Scoring

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010593",
  "term": "Scoring",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A computational method used to estimate the binding affinity between a ligand and a receptor, typically in drug discovery. It involves assigning numerical values to interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic contacts, and electrostatic forces, within a docked complex. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure for ranking potential drug candidates.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "docking"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 239. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design, part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 255 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2012-1204)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/scoring/"
}