Radial plots in Flare are a highly visual way to summarize and condense multiple ligand parameters into a single picture. For an ‘ideal’ molecule, with a good fit to the ideal property profile, properties are plotted near the center, and the plot background is colored green. For a ‘poor’ molecule, the properties are plotted at the edge of the radial plot, covering a large area, and the plot background is red.
This allows for quick visualization of the data and identification of any trends within the project.
The radial plot properties are also combined in a multi-parameter radial plot score, shown near the radial plot, summarizing the overall fit of the compound’s properties to the ideal project profile. This score provides a practical way of sorting and filtering compounds, aiding the selection of the best molecules to synthesize.
Radial plots in Flare are highly customizable:
- Decide which properties to use
- Set criteria for defining what is a ‘good’ property profile
- Decide how to weigh each property
- Choose how to average properties to calculate the radial plot score
- Change the colors of the plot background.