Software
Where to find Docking and MD simulation software?

Docking and simulation are two of the methods that are most widely used in bioinformatics. In this article, we provide all important links to the software for docking and simulation where you can easily download them.
Let’s start with some important docking software that is most widely used.
Docking software
- Autodock Vina
http://vina.scripps.edu/download.html
Here, you will find different packages for Windows, Linux, and macOS including the source code. - Autodock 4
http://autodock.scripps.edu/downloads/autodock-registration/autodock-4-2-download-page/
Here, you will find different packages for Windows, Linux, Sun Solaris, and macOS including the source code. - MGLTools
http://mgltools.scripps.edu/downloads
Here, you will find different packages for Windows, Linux, and macOS including the source code. - Pyrx
https://pyrx.sourceforge.io/
It has different packages including both free and paid ones. - Glide
https://www.schrodinger.com/products/glide
This is not freely accessible, you will have to purchase the license. - GOLD Suite
https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/computing/software/gold-suite
This software is also not freely available.
Docking output analysis software
- Pymol
https://pymol.org/2/
Here, you can find the latest version of Pymol for different platforms. - Discovery Studio Visualizer
https://discover.3ds.com/discovery-studio-visualizer-download
Simulation Software
- GROMACS
https://manual.gromacs.org/documentation/ (For latest releases)
https://www.gromacs.org/Downloads_of_outdated_releases (For outdated releases) - NAMD
https://www.ks.uiuc.edu/Development/Download/download.cgi?PackageName=NAMD
Here, you will find different versions. Select appropriately keeping in mind the architecture (62-bit/32-bit) of your system. - VMD
https://www.ks.uiuc.edu/Research/vmd/
You may have to fill out a registration form to download. - AMBER
https://ambermd.org/GetAmber.php
You can download and install it via conda or source code. - CHARMM
https://charmm.chemistry.harvard.edu/charmm_lite.php
Here, you will have to fill out a charmm nonprofit/academic license.
MD Simulation plot visualization software
- xmgrace
Download it via command line:$ sudo apt-get install grace
- qtgrace
https://sourceforge.net/projects/qtgrace/
It will run on Linux as well as on Windows and macOS.
Further Reading
- https://bioinformaticsreview.com/20200807/tutorial-installing-autodock-vina-on-windows/
- https://bioinformaticsreview.com/20191226/mgl-tools-autodock-vina-installation-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers/
- https://bioinformaticsreview.com/20190618/video-tutorial-how-to-install-autodock-vina-on-ubuntu/
- https://bioinformaticsreview.com/20170729/how-to-install-autodock-vina-on-ubuntu/
Docking
[Tutorial] Performing docking using DockingPie plugin in PyMOL.
![[Tutorial] Performing docking using DockingPie plugin in PyMOL.](https://img.bioinformaticsreview.com/uploads/2023/10/25151930/dockingpie1.jpg)
DockingPie [1] is a PyMOL plugin to perform computational docking within PyMOL [2]. In this article, we will perform simple docking using DockingPie1.2.
Docking
How to install the DockingPie plugin on PyMOL?

DockingPie [1] is a plugin of PyMOL [2] made to fulfill the purpose of docking within the PyMOL interface. This plugin will allow you to dock using four different algorithms, namely, Vina, RxDock, SMINA, and ADFR. It will also allow you to perform flexible docking. Though the installation procedure is the same for all OSs, in this article, we are installing this plugin on Ubuntu (Linux).
Software
Video Tutorial: Calculating binding pocket volume using PyVol plugin.

This is a video tutorial for calculating binding pocket volume using the PyVol plugin [1] in Pymol [2].
Software
How to generate topology from SMILES for MD Simulation?

If you need to generate the topology of molecules using their SMILES, a simple Python script is available.
Software
[Tutorial] Installing jdock on Ubuntu (Linux).
![[Tutorial] Installing jdock on Ubuntu (Linux).](https://img.bioinformaticsreview.com/uploads/2023/05/09092952/jdock.jpg)
jdock is an extended version of idock [1]. It has the same features as the idock along with some bug fixes. However, the binary name and the GitHub repository names are changed. We are installing jdock on Ubuntu (Linux).
Software
How to upgrade cmake on Ubuntu (Linux)?

In bioinformatics, cmake is used to install multiple software including GROMACS, jdock, and so on. Here is a short tutorial on how to upgrade cmake on Ubuntu and get rid of the previous version. (more…)
Software
How to install GMXPBSA on Ubuntu (Linux)?

GMXPBSA is a tool to calculate binding free energy [1]. It is compatible with Gromacs version 4.5 and later. In this article, we will install GMXPBSA version 2.1.2 on Ubuntu (Linux).
Docking
[Tutorial] Installing Pyrx on Windows.
![[Tutorial] Installing Pyrx on Windows.](https://img.bioinformaticsreview.com/uploads/2023/04/13181032/pyrx-3.jpg)
Pyrx [1] is another virtual screening software that also offers to perform docking using Autodock Vina. In this article, we will install Pyrx on Windows. (more…)
MD Simulation
How to solve ‘Could NOT find CUDA: Found unsuitable version “10.1”‘ error during GROMACS installation?

Compiling GROMACS [1] with GPU can be trivial. Previously, we have provided a few articles on the same. In this article, we will solve an error frequently occurring during GROMACS installation.
Software
Installing Autodock4 on MacOS.

Previously, we installed the Autodock suite [1] on Ubuntu. Visit this article for details. Now, let’s install it on MacOS.
Docking
How to install Autodock4 on Ubuntu?

Autodock suite is used for docking small molecules [1]. Recently, Autodock-GPU [2] is developed to accelerate the docking process. Its installation is described in this article. In this tutorial, we will install Autodock 4.2.6 on Ubuntu.
Software
DS Visualizer: Uses & Applications

Discovery Studio (DS) Visualizer (from BIOVIA) is a visualization tool for viewing, sharing, and analyzing proteins [1]. Here are some uses and applications of DS Visualizer.
Software
Protein structure & folding information exploited from remote homologs.

Remote homologs are similar protein structures that share similar functions, but there is no easily detectable sequence similarity in them. A new study has revealed that the protein folding information can be exploited from remote homologous structures. A new tool is developed to recognize such proteins and predict their structure and folding pathway. (more…)
RNA-seq analysis
Pathonoia- A new tool to detect pathogens in RNA-seq data.

Detecting viruses and bacteria in RNA-seq data with less false positive rate is a difficult task. A new tool is introduced to detect pathogens in RNA-seq data with high precision and recall known as Pathonoia [1].
Software
AlphaFill- New algorithm to fill ligands in AlphaFold models.

AlphaFold is a popular artificial intelligence based protein prediction tool [1]. Though it predicts good protein structures, it lacks the capability to predict the small molecules present in the structure such as ligands. For this purpose, AlphaFill is introduced by Hekkelman et al.,[2]. (more…)
Software
How to calculate binding pocket volume using PyVol plugin in PyMol?
Software
How to generate electron density map using Pymol?

Electron density maps are available for most of the protein structures in PDB. Therefore, in this article, we are using PDB to generate electron density maps in Pymol.
Software
Installing PyVOL plugin in Pymol on Ubuntu (Linux).

PyVOL [1] is an excellent plugin of Pymol [2] for pocket visualization of proteins. In this article, we will install the PyVOL plugin in Pymol on Ubuntu. (more…)
Software
How to execute matlab from terminal in Ubuntu (Linux)?

While trying to install Matlab [1], it generally gives an error stating “matlab: command not found.”. Here, we provide a solution to this error.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login