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13 Prediction of antimicrobial activity using artificial intelligence

  • Nitish Kumar Singh , Jaikee Kumar Singh , Vivek Chandra Verma , Syed Mohammad Nasar Ata and Aprajita Singh
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Artificial Intelligence in Microbiology
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Abstract

The fields of AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) have revolutionized the area of predicting antimicrobial activity, substantially enhancing the development of effective therapeutics for both animal and human health. These technologies have advanced the integration of multi-omics data, such as genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic datasets, and facilitated the development of a more precise and detailed forecasting framework. Modern ML methods, such as deep learning and neural networks, can now process enormous and complicated information to find new antibacterial agents and gauge their effectiveness. By simulating complex interactions between medications and microbial targets, these models can shed light on pharmacological modes of action, resistance mechanisms, and possible off-target consequences. AI-driven methods are also excellent at finding complementary medication combinations and maximizing polypharmacy tactics for difficult-to-treat illnesses. Furthermore, AI and ML facilitate the real-time processing of large extensive amounts of clinical and as well environmental data information, which helps guide the development of next-generation antimicrobial medicines and forecast the emergence of resistant strains. As AI and ML continue to advance, their role in predicting antimicrobial activity will be pivotal in combating infectious diseases, enhancing treatment efficacy, and improving global health outcomes for both humans and animals.

Abstract

The fields of AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) have revolutionized the area of predicting antimicrobial activity, substantially enhancing the development of effective therapeutics for both animal and human health. These technologies have advanced the integration of multi-omics data, such as genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic datasets, and facilitated the development of a more precise and detailed forecasting framework. Modern ML methods, such as deep learning and neural networks, can now process enormous and complicated information to find new antibacterial agents and gauge their effectiveness. By simulating complex interactions between medications and microbial targets, these models can shed light on pharmacological modes of action, resistance mechanisms, and possible off-target consequences. AI-driven methods are also excellent at finding complementary medication combinations and maximizing polypharmacy tactics for difficult-to-treat illnesses. Furthermore, AI and ML facilitate the real-time processing of large extensive amounts of clinical and as well environmental data information, which helps guide the development of next-generation antimicrobial medicines and forecast the emergence of resistant strains. As AI and ML continue to advance, their role in predicting antimicrobial activity will be pivotal in combating infectious diseases, enhancing treatment efficacy, and improving global health outcomes for both humans and animals.

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