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DARWIN: a program for docking flexible molecules.

J S Taylor1, R M Burnett

  • 1The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.

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|August 31, 2000
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DARWIN, a new docking program, uses a Genetic Algorithm and CHARMM for accurate molecular modeling. It enables an "accuracy first" approach, optimizing protein-carbohydrate complex conformations and screening compound databases.

Area of Science:

  • Computational Biology
  • Molecular Modeling
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Molecular docking is crucial for understanding biological interactions.
  • Traditional docking methods often rely on approximations to reduce computational cost.
  • Accurate conformational and orientational optimization is essential for reliable docking results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce DARWIN, a novel program for molecular docking.
  • To leverage a Genetic Algorithm and parallel computing for enhanced docking accuracy.
  • To develop an effective screening method for large compound databases.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Genetic Algorithm for optimizing molecular conformation and orientation.
  • Integrated DARWIN with the CHARMM molecular mechanics program for energy calculations.

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  • Implemented a parallel interface for simultaneous execution of multiple CHARMM instances.
  • Applied the method to protein-carbohydrate complexes (Concanavalin A, Fab Se155-4, Fab ME36.1).

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved conformations close to crystallographically determined structures for protein-carbohydrate complexes.
    • Identified "false positive" solutions, necessitating further refinement.
    • Demonstrated the effectiveness of solvent effect simulations in eliminating false positives.
    • Presented a successful screening method for docking compound databases to target enzymes.

    Conclusions:

    • DARWIN offers an "accuracy first" approach to molecular docking, minimizing computational shortcuts.
    • The program's parallel architecture significantly accelerates the evaluation of potential docking solutions.
    • Further refinement, including solvent effect modeling, is important for improving docking accuracy.
    • DARWIN provides a robust platform for both detailed docking studies and high-throughput screening.