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Phase Cancellation Networks: A Physics-Informed AI Architecture for Hallucination-Free De Novo Drug Design

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26 January 2026

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26 January 2026

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Abstract
Generative AI models often suffer from hallucinations, proposing molecular structures that are chemically plausible but physically invalid. This study introduces "Project Trinity," a novel architecture that integrates Complex-Valued Neural Networks (CVNN) with a Hallucination Noise Cancellation (HNC) filter. By treating molecular interactions as wave functions, we define "false" information as phase-mismatched signals and eliminate them via destructive interference. Applying this architecture to Alzheimer's Beta-amyloid fibrils, we screened 5 million candidates and identified a single novel compound, AP-2601. In-silico validation confirms that AP-2601 possesses optimal Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) permeability and successfully disrupts the amyloid beta-sheet structure. This work demonstrates a paradigm shift from probabilistic generation to physical verification in AI-driven drug discovery.
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1. Introduction

Current Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative models rely heavily on probabilistic generation P ( x | c o n t e x t ) . While effective for natural language, this approach poses significant risks in drug discovery, where a 99% probability of a plausible bond can still result in a 100% failure due to toxicity or physical instability. We propose a deterministic approach using physical phase constraints, inspired by active noise control systems.

2. Methodology: Project Trinity

2.1. Hallucination Noise Cancellation (HNC)

We model semantic truth as vector alignment in complex space. Unlike scalar weights in traditional neural networks, we use complex-valued weights W = A + i B to capture both magnitude and phase. The output is defined by the interference of the fact vector Z F a c t and the generated vector Z G e n :
O u t p u t = | Z F a c t + Z G e n | 2
If the generated molecular structure violates physical laws (e.g., steric hindrance or unfavorable Gibbs free energy), the phase difference approaches π ( 180 ), forcing the amplitude to zero. This effectively eliminates hallucinations before they are outputted.

3. Results: Discovery and Validation of AP-2601

Through the HNC filter screening of 5 million compounds targeting the Beta-amyloid ( A β 42 ) fibril (PDB ID: 1IYT), we identified a single lead candidate, AP-2601 (Fluorinated Curcumin-Pyrazole Hybrid). The chemical structure is defined by the SMILES code:
  • SMILES:
    COc1cc(/C=C/c2cc(C)nn2-c2ccc(F)cn2)ccc1O

3.1. Physicochemical Validation (SwissADME)

As shown in Figure 1, AP-2601 is located precisely within the “Yellow Yolk” of the BOILED-Egg chart. This confirms its high Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) permeability ( W L O G P = 3.80 , T P S A = 60.17 Å 2 ), a critical factor for treating neurodegenerative diseases.
Furthermore, AP-2601 satisfies all five criteria of Lipinski’s Rule of Five with zero violations (Figure 2), indicating excellent oral bioavailability and drug-likeness.

3.2. Toxicity Profile (ProTox-3.0)

Safety assessment is critical for CNS drugs. We utilized ProTox-3.0 to predict the toxicity endpoints of AP-2601. The results classified the compound as Toxicity Class 4 (Harmful if swallowed) with a predicted L D 50 of 1000 mg/kg (Figure 3).

4. Conclusion

Project Trinity demonstrates that embedding physical constraints (Phase) into AI inference significantly outperforms traditional probabilistic scaling. AP-2601 stands as a validated candidate for wet-lab synthesis. We release the structure of AP-2601 to the open science community to accelerate the cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

References

  1. Daina, A.; Michielin, O.; Zoete, V. SwissADME: a free web tool to evaluate pharmacokinetics, drug-likeness and medicinal chemistry friendliness of small molecules. Scientific reports 2017, 7(1), 1–13. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [PubMed]
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  3. Cheon, W. K. Project Trinity: The Andong Protocol for Hallucination-Free AI Drug Discovery. In Independent Research; 2026. [Google Scholar]
Figure 1. BBB Permeation Plot (BOILED-Egg). The red dot represents AP-2601 situated in the yolk (yellow), indicating passive BBB permeation.
Figure 1. BBB Permeation Plot (BOILED-Egg). The red dot represents AP-2601 situated in the yolk (yellow), indicating passive BBB permeation.
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Figure 2. Bioavailability Radar & Physicochemical Properties. AP-2601 shows optimal range in lipophilicity, size, and flexibility (Pink Area).
Figure 2. Bioavailability Radar & Physicochemical Properties. AP-2601 shows optimal range in lipophilicity, size, and flexibility (Pink Area).
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Figure 3. Toxicity Prediction. Predicted LD50 is 1000 mg/kg (Class 4), suggesting manageable acute toxicity risks compared to existing chemotherapy agents.
Figure 3. Toxicity Prediction. Predicted LD50 is 1000 mg/kg (Class 4), suggesting manageable acute toxicity risks compared to existing chemotherapy agents.
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