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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.
Description
Revolutionize the fields of drug discovery and materials research through cutting-edge molecular modeling techniques. Our computational platform, grounded in physics, combines unique solutions for predictive modeling, data analysis, and collaboration, facilitating swift navigation of chemical space. This innovative platform is employed by leading industries globally, serving both drug discovery initiatives and materials science applications across various sectors including aerospace, energy, semiconductors, and electronic displays. It drives our internal drug discovery projects, overseeing processes from target identification through hit discovery and lead optimization. Additionally, it enhances our collaborative research efforts aimed at creating groundbreaking medicines to address significant public health challenges. With a dedicated team of over 150 Ph.D. scientists, we commit substantial resources to research and development. Our contributions to the scientific community include more than 400 peer-reviewed publications that validate the efficacy of our physics-based methodologies, and we remain at the forefront of advancing computational modeling techniques. We are steadfast in our mission to innovate and expand the possibilities within our field.
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Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
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Windows
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
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
Schrödinger
Country
United States
Website
www.schrodinger.com
Product Features
Product Features
Simulation
1D Simulation
3D Modeling
3D Simulation
Agent-Based Modeling
Continuous Modeling
Design Analysis
Direct Manipulation
Discrete Event Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Graphical Modeling
Industry Specific Database
Monte Carlo Simulation
Motion Modeling
Presentation Tools
Stochastic Modeling
Turbulence Modeling