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OpenABC Enables Flexible, Simplified, and Efficient GPU Accelerated Simulations of Biomolecular Condensates.

Shuming LiuCong WangAndrew LathamXinqiang DingBin Zhang
Published in: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology (2023)
Biomolecular condensates are important structures in various cellular processes but are challenging to study using traditional experimental techniques. In silico simulations with residue-level coarse-grained models strike a balance between computational efficiency and chemical accuracy. They could offer valuable insights by connecting the emergent properties of these complex systems with molecular sequences. However, existing coarse-grained models often lack easy-to-follow tutorials and are implemented in software that is not optimal for condensate simulations. To address these issues, we introduce OpenABC, a software package that greatly simplifies the setup and execution of coarse-grained condensate simulations with multiple force fields using Python scripting. OpenABC seamlessly integrates with the OpenMM molecular dynamics engine, enabling efficient simulations with performances on a single GPU that rival the speed achieved by hundreds of CPUs. We also provide tools that convert coarse-grained configurations to all-atom structures for atomistic simulations. We anticipate that Open-ABC will significantly facilitate the adoption of in silico simulations by a broader community to investigate the structural and dynamical properties of condensates. Open-ABC is available at https://github.com/ZhangGroup-MITChemistry/OpenABC.
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