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Jun Zhang^1,2, Yao-Kun Lei³, Zhen Zhang⁴

¹Institute of Systems and Physical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, 518055 Shenzhen, China.

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|August 14, 2020

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Deep learning shows promise for molecular modeling, but faces challenges due to unique molecular properties. This review explores advancements and future directions for deep molecular modeling.

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Area of Science:

Molecular modeling and simulations
Computational chemistry
Artificial intelligence in science

Background:

Deep learning (DL) is revolutionizing scientific fields, including molecular modeling.
Current DL applications in molecular modeling are limited by the distinct inductive biases of molecules compared to images or text.
Traditional DL models face limitations when applied to molecular physics principles.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the limitations of traditional deep learning models in molecular modeling from a molecular physics perspective.
To highlight technical advancements at the intersection of molecular modeling and deep learning.
To explore the potential of modern deep learning concepts for molecular modeling.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on deep learning in molecular modeling and simulations.
Analysis of limitations based on molecular physics principles.
Summarization of representative applications across supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning paradigms.

Main Results:

Identified key differences in inductive biases between molecules and other data types (images, text).
Detailed technical advancements bridging molecular modeling and deep learning.
Showcased diverse applications of deep learning, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning in molecular systems.

Conclusions:

Modern deep learning concepts offer new opportunities for molecular modeling.
Addressing existing challenges requires integrating deep learning trends with molecular physics.
Future directions are proposed to advance the framework of deep molecular modeling.