MacroDesign

Molecular Dynamics Pipeline

High-performance simulations to understand biomolecular motion, interactions, and function

Understanding Molecular Dynamics

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations provide atomic-level insights into the motion and interactions of biological macromolecules. Our pipeline integrates state-of-the-art algorithms with high-performance computing to deliver accurate and efficient simulations.

From system preparation to trajectory analysis, our platform streamlines the entire MD workflow, making advanced simulations accessible to researchers across disciplines.

High-Performance Computing

Leverage GPU acceleration and distributed computing for faster simulations

Multiple Force Fields

Choose from a variety of force fields for different biomolecular systems

Comprehensive Analysis

Extract meaningful insights with our suite of analysis tools

Molecular dynamics simulation

Key Features

Our molecular dynamics pipeline offers a comprehensive suite of tools for simulation and analysis

Simulation Engine
Powerful and flexible MD simulations
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    Multiple integrators for different simulation types
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    Support for various thermostats and barostats
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    Enhanced sampling techniques (umbrella sampling, metadynamics)
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    GPU-accelerated calculations for faster results
System Preparation
Streamlined setup for simulations
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    Automated topology generation and parameterization
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    Intelligent solvent box creation and ion placement
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    Support for membrane proteins and lipid bilayers
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    Custom ligand parameterization and integration
Trajectory Analysis
Extract insights from simulations
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    RMSD, RMSF, and radius of gyration calculations
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    Hydrogen bond and contact analysis
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    Principal component analysis and essential dynamics
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    Free energy calculations and binding affinity estimation

Our Workflow

From system preparation to analysis, our platform guides you through every step of the molecular dynamics process

Structure Preparation

Start with a protein structure from our structure prediction pipeline or upload your own. Our system automatically checks for missing residues, adds hydrogens, and prepares the structure for simulation.

PDB Import
Structure Validation
Missing Residue Modeling
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System Setup

Define your simulation environment with our intuitive interface. Choose force fields, add solvent, ions, ligands, or membrane components as needed for your system.

# Example system configuration
forcefield: AMBER99SB-ILDN
water_model: TIP3P
box_type: dodecahedron
box_distance: 1.0 nm
neutralize: true
ion_concentration: 0.15 M NaCl

Simulation Protocol

Configure your simulation protocol with our template-based system. Choose from standard protocols or customize every aspect of your simulation, from energy minimization to production runs.

Energy Minimization
NVT Equilibration
NPT Equilibration
Production MD
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Simulation Execution

Run your simulation on our high-performance computing infrastructure. Monitor progress in real-time, with automatic checkpointing and the ability to extend simulations as needed.

$ mdrun -v -deffnm md_0_1 -gpu_id 0
Step 100000: Completed 10.0 ns of 100.0 ns (10.0%)
Performance: 125.4 ns/day
Estimated completion: 18 hours 12 minutes
Resources: 1 GPU, 8 CPU cores

Analysis & Visualization

Analyze your simulation results with our comprehensive suite of tools. Generate publication-quality figures, extract meaningful metrics, and gain insights into your molecular system.

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Applications & Use Cases

Our molecular dynamics pipeline supports a wide range of research and development applications

Ligand Binding & Drug Discovery

Understand the dynamics of protein-ligand interactions to accelerate drug discovery. Calculate binding free energies, identify key interactions, and optimize lead compounds.

  • Binding free energy calculations (MM/PBSA, MM/GBSA)
  • Residence time estimation for drug candidates
  • Binding pathway elucidation with enhanced sampling
  • Structure-activity relationship insights
Ligand binding simulation

Technical Specifications

Our platform integrates cutting-edge technologies for high-performance molecular dynamics simulations

Simulation Engines
Powerful and flexible simulation backends
  • GROMACS Integration

    High-performance MD engine with GPU acceleration

  • AMBER Support

    Industry-standard force fields and simulation protocols

  • OpenMM Framework

    Flexible and extensible simulation toolkit

  • Custom Integrations

    Support for specialized simulation packages

Computing Infrastructure
Scalable resources for your simulations
  • GPU Acceleration

    NVIDIA and AMD GPU support for faster calculations

  • Cloud Integration

    Seamless scaling to cloud resources as needed

  • Job Scheduling

    Intelligent resource allocation and queue management

  • Checkpoint & Restart

    Robust handling of long simulations with automatic recovery

Ready to Run Molecular Dynamics?

Join our platform today and access cutting-edge tools for molecular dynamics simulations and analysis.