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Description

Aurora utilizes principles of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics alongside a sophisticated continuous water model to assess the solvation effects on ligand binding affinities. This methodology is significantly different from the traditional scoring functions typically employed for predicting binding affinities. By integrating entropy and aqueous electrostatic contributions directly into the computations, Aurora's algorithms yield far more precise and reliable binding free energy values. The interaction between a ligand and a protein is fundamentally defined by the binding free energy value. This free energy (F) serves as a thermodynamic measure that correlates directly with the experimentally determined inhibition constant (IC50), influenced by factors such as electrostatic interactions, quantum effects, aqueous solvation forces, and the statistical characteristics of the molecules involved. Non-additivity in F arises primarily from two key components: the electrostatic and solvation energy, and the entropy, which together contribute to the complexity of ligand-protein interactions. Understanding these contributions is essential for the accurate prediction of binding affinities in drug design and molecular biology.

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BIOVIA COSMOtherm represents a sophisticated implementation of COSMO-RS that merges principles of quantum chemistry with thermodynamics to forecast the thermodynamic characteristics of liquid substances. It computes the chemical potential of molecules in both pure and mixed liquids at varying temperatures, thus allowing for the estimation of various properties including solubility, partition coefficients, vapor pressures, and phase diagrams. In contrast to other approaches, COSMOtherm utilizes thermodynamically consistent equations to derive properties as a function of concentration and temperature, which enhances its accuracy. This tool is capable of predicting the solubility of liquids, solids, and gases, as well as providing values for activity coefficients, two-phase partitioning such as LogP, phase behavior, vapor pressures, free energy of solvation, pKa, energy of transfer to liquid-liquid interfaces, micellar and membrane partitioning, and interfacial tension. Additionally, COSMOtherm is equipped with a user-friendly graphical interface alongside a command-line version, facilitating smooth integration into pre-existing workflows, making it a versatile choice for researchers in the field. Its comprehensive capabilities make it a valuable asset for those seeking to understand complex liquid systems more thoroughly.

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Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

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Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Aurora Fine Chemicals

Founded

1990

Country

United States

Website

aurorafinechemicals.com/drug-discovery-software.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.3ds.com/products/biovia/cosmo-rs/cosmotherm

Product Features

Product Features

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Certificates of Analysis
Chemical Process Simulation
Computer-Assisted Structure Elucidation (CASE)
ISO Management
Inventory Management
Particle Tracking
Reporting & Statistics
Samples Tracking
Traceability
Uncertainty Analysis

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