Inverse virtual screening (IVS) is a computational method for predicting possible biological targets of a target molecule. This technique has important applications in computer-aided drug design and target discovery. CD ComputaBio is a company focusing on providing efficient and accurate biocomputing services, and is dedicated to providing customers with comprehensive target fishing and targeting analysis services through inverse virtual screening technology.
Inverse virtual screening is a computational method for predicting the biological targets of a target molecule. This strategy involves screening a set of potential protein targets to determine the likely biological target of a molecule. In contrast to traditional virtual screening, in which a large library of compounds is typically screened to find compounds that interact with a specific protein target, the IVS process centers on a given chemical molecule to find its possible protein target. This approach provides a valuable tool for computational target fishing and target characterization.
Fig 1. The docking of a single molecule against multiple targets. (LAURO, G.; et al. 2011)
Database Construction
Create a database of a large number of potential targets, often including the three-dimensional structures of various proteins.
Molecular Docking
Computer simulations were used to match the target compounds with the targets in the database one by one to assess the binding energy and binding mode.
Scoring and Ranking
The docking results are scored based on the predicted binding affinity. The proteins are then ranked to identify those most likely to interact with the molecule of interest.
As a company dedicated to providing efficient and accurate computational methods, CD ComputaBio has extensive experience and technological advantages in the field of reverse virtual screening. Our services are capable of combining a variety of advanced computational techniques, such as molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, and machine learning, to comprehensively screen and predict potential biological targets of compounds. Please contact us and we look forward to being your trusted partner in your scientific research and drug discovery process.
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