hit-to-lead chemistry

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12666
Process by which a proven molecule or series derived from high-throughput screening or primary screens is chemically optimised to a viable lead or series.
Source:
PAC, 2013, 85, 1725. (Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)) on page 1737 [Terms] [Paper]