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Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Machine Learning to Advance Drug Discovery

Version 1 : Received: 6 May 2023 / Approved: 8 May 2023 / Online: 8 May 2023 (08:37:23 CEST)

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Avramouli, M.; Savvas, I.Κ.; Vasilaki, A.; Garani, G. Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Machine Learning to Advance Drug Discovery. Electronics 2023, 12, 2402. Avramouli, M.; Savvas, I.Κ.; Vasilaki, A.; Garani, G. Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Machine Learning to Advance Drug Discovery. Electronics 2023, 12, 2402.

Abstract

The drug discovery process is a rigorous and time-consuming endeavor, typically requiring several years of extensive research and development. Although classical machine learning (ML) has proven successful in this field, its computational demands in terms of speed and resources are significant. In recent years, researchers have sought to explore the potential benefits of quantum computing (QC) in the context of ML, leading to the emergence of Quantum Machine Learning (QML) as a distinct research field. The objective of the current study is twofold: first, to present a review of the proposed QML algorithms for application in the drug discovery pipeline, and second, to compare QML algorithms with their classical and hybrid counterparts in terms of their efficiency. A query-based search of various databases took place, and five different categories of algorithms were identified in which QML was implemented. The majority of QML applications in drug discovery are primarily focused on the initial stages of the drug discovery pipeline, particularly with regard to the identification of novel drug-like molecules. Comparison results revealed that QML algorithms are strong rivals against the classical ones and a hybrid solution is the recommended approach at present.

Keywords

Drug Discovery; Drug Design; Drug Development, Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning

Subject

Computer Science and Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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