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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
ESMC represents the newest advancement in the ESM series of protein language models, pushing the boundaries of representation learning within the field of protein biology. With training on billions of evolutionary sequences, it adeptly captures representations that encapsulate a mechanistic understanding of protein structure and function. The model utilizes a transformer architecture, focusing on sequences as its primary modality, and is trained on a vast dataset comprising up to 6 billion proteins. ESMC is tailored for various protein science applications, such as predicting structures, annotating functions, designing proteins, and exploring evolutionary connections among proteins. Additionally, it possesses the capability to create novel proteins based on partial sequences, structures, or functional constraints, thereby enabling researchers to investigate innovative avenues in protein design and biological discovery. Accessible through the Biohub Platform, ESMC can be utilized via an API and the ESM Python package, which includes quickstart resources for installation, API key generation, and platform connectivity, ensuring a seamless experience for users. This comprehensive accessibility encourages a broader engagement with protein research and enhances collaborative efforts in the scientific community.
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Windows
Mac
Linux
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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
Biohub
Founded
2016
Country
United States
Website
biohub.ai/models/esmc