I've created a new page in the Drug Discovery Resources section describing the use of macrocycles in drug discovery. With the advent of more challenging drug discovery targets such as protein-protein interactions there is renewed interest in molecules that are beyond the "Rule of 5". Macrocycles despite apparently undesirable physicochemical properties (High MWt, polar surface area etc.) can have good cell penetration and oral bioavailability.

There is also an upcoming meeting on Macrocycles, 3rd RSC BMCS Medicinal Chemistry Symposium on Macrocycles. Monday-Tuesday, 8th-9th October 2018, GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage, UK. Full details are here http://www.maggichurchouseevents.co.uk/bmcs/Macrocycles-2018.htm. #BMCS_Macrocycles

The objective of this symposium is to promote scientific interaction between scientists with a shared interest in the field of Macrocycles. This area is responsible for a growing number of therapeutic approaches and development candidates, all of which go ‘beyond the rule-of–five’. As a researcher in this field, come along to hear about the latest advances and also to share in some of the secrets of discovering therapeutic agents which go beyond Lipinski’s rules.