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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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LigPlot+ serves as the advanced iteration of the original LIGPLOT software, designed for the automatic creation of 2D diagrams depicting ligand-protein interactions. This tool features a user-friendly Java interface that enables users to edit plots effortlessly through simple mouse click-and-drag actions. Besides the improved interface, LigPlot+ introduces several significant upgrades compared to its predecessor. When analyzing two or more ligand-protein complexes that share notable similarities, the software can automatically present their interaction diagrams either overlayed or side by side, with conserved interactions prominently highlighted for easy identification. Additionally, the LigPlot+ suite integrates an enhanced version of the original DIMPLOT program, which is focused on visualizing protein-protein or domain-domain interactions. Users have the flexibility to choose the specific interface they are interested in, allowing DIMPLOT to produce a detailed diagram that illustrates the residue-residue interactions within that interface. For further clarity in interpretation, the residues from one interface can also be displayed in their sequential order, enhancing the overall usability and functionality of the program. This comprehensive approach makes LigPlot+ a valuable tool for researchers seeking to understand complex molecular interactions more intuitively.

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Vendor Details

Company Name

Aurora Fine Chemicals

Founded

1990

Country

United States

Website

aurorafinechemicals.com/drug-discovery-software.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

EMBL-EBI

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.ebi.ac.uk/thornton-srv/software/LigPlus/

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