ISSN:
0192-8651
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Theoretical, Physical and Computational Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Computer Science
Notes:
We present results from the application of two conformational searching methods: genetic algorithms (GA) and direct search methods for finding low energy conformations of organic molecules. GAs are in a class of biologically motivated optimization methods that evolve a population of individuals in which individuals who are more “fit” have a higher probability of surviving into subsequent generations. The parallel direct search method (PDS) is a type of pattern search method that uses an adaptive grid to search for minima. Both methods found energies equal to or lower than the energy of the relaxed crystal structure in all cases, at a relatively small cost in CPU time. We suggest that either method would be a good candidate to find 3-D conformations in a large scale screening application. © 1996 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
