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Title: Volume-rendering on a 3D hyperwall: A molecular visualization platform for research, education and outreach

Journal Article · · Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling
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  1. Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN (United States)
  2. NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA (United States)

Here we present a unique platform for molecular visualization and design that uses novel subatomic feature detection software in tandem with 3D hyperwall visualization technology. We demonstrate the fleshing-out of pharmacophores in drug molecules, as well as reactive sites in catalysts, focusing on subatomic features. Topological analysis with picometer resolution, in conjunction with interactive volume-rendering of the Laplacian of the electronic charge density, leads to new insight into docking and catalysis. Visual data-mining is done efficiently and in parallel using a 4x4 3D hyperwall (a tiled array of 3D monitors driven independently by slave GPUs but displaying high-resolution, synchronized and functionally-related images). The visual texture of images for a wide variety of molecular systems are intuitive to experienced chemists but also appealing to neophytes, making the platform simultaneously useful as a tool for advanced research as well as for pedagogical and STEM education outreach purposes.

Research Organization:
Middle Tennessee State Univ., Murfreesboro, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0005094
OSTI ID:
1172307
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1359359
Report Number(s):
DOE-MTSU-5094-9
Journal Information:
Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling, Vol. 70; ISSN 1093-3263
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 3 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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