Predicting Antiviral Compounds for Avian Influenza A/H9N2 Using Logistic Regression with RBF Kernel

Avian Influenza A/H9N2 is a significant threat to the global poultry industry and presents occasional but severe health risks to humans. Given the potential ramifications of an outbreak, the swift and accurate identification of effective antiviral compounds becomes crucial. Traditional methods employed for predicting the efficacy of these compounds often encounter challenges, particularly in maintaining a balance between accuracy and efficiency. Recognizing these limitations, our study introduces an innovative predictive approach. We leverage the combined strengths of Radial Basis Function (RBF) networks and Logistic Regression. This methodology transforms compound features using the RBF network. The changed features are then fed into a Logistic Regression model to make predictions regarding efficacy. Initial findings from our research indicate a remarkable enhancement in prediction accuracy and precision compared to prevalent methods. Furthermore, our study provides a potentially transformative tool for antiviral compound prediction and establishes a precedent, emphasizing the profound potential of hybrid modeling techniques in advancing biomedical research.