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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
Founded in 2000, VeraChem LLC aims to enhance the field of computer-aided drug discovery and molecular design by creating advanced computational chemistry techniques that merge innovative basic science with practical applications in research. A key aspect of the company's strategy for product development lies in delivering efficient, high-performance software solutions along with extensive user support. Among the current capabilities of VeraChem's software are predictions for protein-ligand and host-guest binding affinities, rapid and precise calculations of partial atomic charges for drug-like molecules, and the computation of energies and forces utilizing widely-used empirical force fields. Additionally, the software features automatic generation of alternate resonance forms for drug-like compounds, a robust conformational search enabled by the Tork algorithm, and the automatic identification of topological and three-dimensional molecular symmetries. The modular code base of VeraChem’s software packages allows for flexibility and adaptability in meeting diverse research needs, ensuring that users can leverage these tools effectively for their specific applications.
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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
VeraChem
Country
United States
Website
www.verachem.com/small-molecules/