QMol

QMol visualizes molecular structures and binary trajectory files to support analysis of peptides and small molecules.


Key Features:

  • Compatibility with Binary Trajectory Data: Reads and processes binary trajectory files generated from molecular simulations for visualization of dynamic behavior.
  • Integration with Simulation Outputs: Visualizes outputs of simulations and theoretical calculations involving peptides and small molecules.
  • Command Line Interface: Accepts command line arguments to enable integration into automated workflows and use as a helper application by other programs.

Scientific Applications:

  • Molecular dynamics analysis: Enables visualization and inspection of simulation trajectories to interpret dynamic molecular behavior.
  • Theoretical studies of peptides and small molecules: Supports visualization of results from theoretical calculations and modeling of peptides and small molecules.
  • Structural biology, drug design, and materials science: Facilitates structural interpretation relevant to molecular interactions and properties in these fields.

Methodology:

Leverages hardware-accelerated graphics for detailed rendering, supports data formats commonly used in molecular simulations, and exposes command line functionality for programmatic invocation.

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Details

Maturity:
Legacy
Tool Type:
desktop application
Operating Systems:
Windows
Added:
8/3/2017
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

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Publications

Gans JD, Shalloway D. Qmol: a program for molecular visualization on Windows-based PCs. Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling. 2001;19(6):557-559. doi:10.1016/s1093-3263(01)00090-0. PMID:11552684.

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