GINGER (Graph Internal-coordinate Neural-network conformer Generator with Energy Refinement for Large Chemical Libraries) is a GPU-accelerated conformer generation engine that rapidly produces diverse, high-quality low-energy 3D conformations for large chemical libraries.
Molsoft is redefining the future of computational drug discovery with cutting-edge molecular modeling, AI-driven cheminformatics, and high-performance scientific computing technologies trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies, biotech innovators, CROs, and research institutions worldwide. Built on decades of scientific excellence and innovation, Molsoft delivers a powerful integrated platform that accelerates every stage of discovery — from virtual screening and medicinal chemistry to protein modeling, peptide therapeutics, and structure-based drug design.
Powered by the industry-renowned ICM technology platform, Molsoft combines speed, accuracy, scalability, and advanced artificial intelligence to solve the most complex challenges in modern life sciences research. Whether enabling ultra-fast docking at massive scale, advancing PROTAC and peptide modeling, or driving next-generation molecular design workflows, Molsoft empowers researchers to innovate faster, reduce discovery timelines, and transform scientific ideas into breakthrough therapeutics with confidence.
Molsoft was founded in 1994 by Ruben Abagyan as Biosoft and was renamed in 1995 to Molsoft.

The Molsoft molecular modeling technology is based on the Internal Coordinate Mechanics (ICM) approach which gives a general modeling and structure prediction framework for many tasks of structural biology and rational drug design. The ICM project was initiated by the founder in 1985, and is being continuously developed ever since.
Structure-Based Drug Design
Structure-Based Drug Design solutions from MolSoft LLC leverage the powerful ICM platform for high-accuracy docking, molecular dynamics, protein modeling, and binding site analysis. These tools enable researchers to rationally design and optimize drug candidates using detailed 3D structural insights.
ICM PRO
ICM Pro
ICM-Pro is MolSoft’s primary desktop modeling software offering most of the core functionalities, such as:
- ICM Pocket Finder
- Docking
- Ligand- Protein
- Induced Fit
- Protein-Protein
- Peptide Docking

- RNA Docking
- ICM 3D Interactive Editor
- 2D ligand-receptor interaction diagrams
- PROTAC Modeling
- Molecular Dynamics
- Predict Effect of Mutation
- Crystallographic Analysis Tool
- Protein Structure Prediction and Analysis
- Sequence Analysis & Alignments and many other functionalities
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ICM Pro is a comprehensive tool for structure-based drug design and offers high-quality protein structure analysis, modeling, docking, PROTAC Modeling, RNA Docking, MD, Mutation studies and much more.
ICM VLS
ICM Virtual Ligand Screening
ICM-VLS ( Virtual Ligand Screening) is MolSoft’s efficient virtual screening methodology in which ligands are fully and continuously flexible, some of the core functionalities include:
- Ligand Docking – Batch
- Covalent Docking
- Structure-based VLS
- Virtual Ligand Screening Physics/AI based scores

- Ligand-based VLS (APF)
- Fragment-based VLS
- Dock on the fly Markush generated libraries
- ICM 3D Interactive Editor
- Atomic Property Fields (APF)
- RIDE (CPU version)
- Pharmacophore Searching
- Includes all Functionalities of ICM Chemist – Pro
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ICM VLS is a high-accuracy virtual ligand screening platform enabling hit identification. It combines advanced docking, flexible receptor modeling, and robust scoring functions to prioritize promising candidates efficiently.
ICM – Homology
ICM Homology
ICM-Homology offers a methodology for conformational modeling of protein side chains and loops, implemented in ICM, relies on internal coordinate definition of the molecular object combined with computationally efficient ICM Biased Probability Monte Carlo
- Sensitive sequence search for template identification.
- Fast model building – the algorithm builds the model with all loops in seconds.

- Loop prediction using a loop PDB database.
- Loop prediction through local energy optimization.
- Multi-template modeling.
- Loop grafting.
- Protein sculpting.
- Peptide modeling.
- Search the PDB for similar loop conformation.
- Calculate relative residue frequency in similar loops from the PDB.
- Prediction of Disulfide bonds.
- Local reliability prediction and model validation features.
- Model refinement using ICM global optimization.
- Membrane protein modeling.
- High-throughput homology modeling.
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The ICM-Homology modeling algorithm has proved to be one of the more robust modeling tools for conformational modeling of protein side chains and loops as well as single and multi-template modeling.
AI/ML Based tools – Ultra Large Library Screening
Ultra-Large Library Screening solutions from MolSoft enable rapid exploration of billions of virtual compounds using advanced docking, AI-driven scoring, and high-performance computing. Powered by ICM technology, they help researchers efficiently identify high-quality hit candidates with improved accuracy and speed.
RIDGE
RIDGE (Rapid Docking GPU Engine)
Below are concise feature bullets for RIDGE (Rapid Docking GPU Engine):
- GPU-accelerated structure-based docking
- Ultra-fast virtual ligand screening (~100 compounds/sec on RTX GPUs)
- ~1000× speed of a single CPU core
- Screens 10 Million compounds on a desktop GPU in a day

- Supports multiple GPUs for parallel jobs
- Compatible with existing ICM docking projects
- Uses highly-compressed conformer libraries
- Neural-network scoring (RTCNN)
- Option to apply physics-based docking scores
- Minimal setup from standard ICM dock projects
- Efficient for ultra-large library screening
- Works on Linux and Windows platforms
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RIDGE (Rapid Docking GPU Engine) enables you to perform 3D structure-based screening of ultra-large libraries. It can screen around 100 compounds/ sec on a single consumer-grade GPU.
GigaScreen
GigaScreen
The GigaScreen method combines machine learning and deep learning tools to tackle the computational intensity of screening very large chemical databases. Key features include:
- Ultra-large library screening framework
- Deep learning-guided hit prioritization
- Combines ML models with GPU docking

- Uses RIDGE GPU acceleration for speed
- Screens billions of virtual compounds
- Iterative model training and scoring
- Reduces compute costs and data volume
- Adjustable score thresholds for filtering
- Automated batch processing workflows
- Scales on single workstation or GPU cluster
- Hybrid physics + AI scoring strategies
- Active learning loop for model refinement
- Efficient candidate selection from giga-sized libraries
- Supports custom filtering rules and constraints
- Integrates with existing ICM workflows
- Includes trillions of pre-prepared libraries from multiple vendors
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The GigaScreen method combines machine learning and deep learning tools to tackle the computational intensity of screening very large chemical databases. Capable of screening 1 billion molecules/day.
CombiRIDGE
CombiRIDGE
CombiRIDGE is a new innovative GPU-accelerated solution for high-throughput ligand docking and screening which leverages MolSoft’s generative neural network conformer enumeration method GINGER, ultra-fast GPU docking technology RIDGE and advanced graph neural network scoring ( RTCNN ). The approach allows you to optimize specific R-groups and screen vast ultra-large or combinatorial libraries efficiently.
- Reaction-based combinatorial library generation

- Synthesizable compound design
- Applies known chemical transformation rules
- Generates diverse, focused libraries
- Preserves synthetic feasibility
- Customizable reaction templates
- Flexible scaffold and building block selection
- Supports enumerations with stereochemistry
- Integrates with ICM design workflows
- Enables rapid ideation of analog series
- Automated combinatorial enumeration
- Structural filtering and property constraints
- Facilitates hit expansion strategies
- High-throughput library creation
- Supports custom compound rules
- Enhances medicinal chemistry productivity
- Efficiently explores chemical neighborhoods
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CombiRIDGE is a new innovative GPU-accelerated solution for high-throughput ligand docking and screening which leverages MolSoft’s generative neural network conformer enumeration method GINGER.
V-SYNTHES
V-SYNTHES
V-SYNTHES is a hierarchical synthon-based virtual screening platform that enables efficient exploration of ultra-large, synthetically accessible chemical libraries using flexible ICM docking.
- Hierarchical synthon-based virtual screening strategy
- Efficient navigation of ultra-large make-on-demand libraries
- Screens tens of billions of compounds
- Uses ICM docking for flexible, accurate scoring

- Fragment-based initial screening and enumeration
- Minimal Enumeration Library (MEL) generation
- Iterative docking and hit refinement
- 4D flexible-receptor representation support
- Accelerated docking via hierarchical protocol
- Applicable to gigascale chemical spaces
- Prioritizes synthetically accessible candidates
- Scales on desktop or cluster environments
- Integrates with ICM-Pro and VLS workflows
- Supports complex target classes like GPCRs and kinases
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V-SYNTHES is a hierarchical, synthon-based virtual screening strategy that efficiently navigates gigascale make-on-demand chemical libraries by iteratively assembling and docking scaffold–synthon combinations.
ICM – RIDE -GPU
RIDE (GPU)
RIDE is a fast 3D molecular similarity search method based on Atomic Property Fields. RIDE searches databases of compound conformers for molecules that are isosteric to the query
- Can screen 1.5Million conformers/sec/GPU
- GPU-Accelerated 3D Similarity Search
- Bioisosteric Replacement Engine
- Rapid Lead Optimization Assistance
- Scaffold Hopping at Scale
- Flexible Conformer Matching
- High-Throughput Virtual Replacement
- Structure-Aware Chemical Space Exploration
- Integrates with ICM Design Workflows
- Supports Large Compound Libraries
- Fast Performance via Parallel GPU Compute
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RIDE is a fast 3D molecular similarity search method based on Atomic Property Fields. RIDE searches databases of compound conformers for molecules that are isosteric to the query
GINGER
GINGER
- GPU-accelerated conformer generation
- Neural network-based internal coordinate model
- Rapid production of diverse, low-energy 3D conformers

- Highly scalable for very large libraries
- Generates high-quality conformers with energy refinement
- Efficiently handles millions of compounds per day
- Produces smaller, high-accuracy conformer sets
- Ideal for 3D workflows (screening, docking, similarity)
- Integrates with ICM-Pro, RIDE, and RIDGE
Memory-efficient and robust conformer processing
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GINGER (Graph Internal-coordinate Neural-network conformer Generator with Energy Refinement) is Molsoft’s new cutting-edge software designed for lightning-fast high quality conformer library generation on GPUs.
AI Driven and Ligand Based Drug Discovery
AI-driven drug design integrates predictive modeling, virtual screening, and curated chemical intelligence to accelerate hit discovery and lead optimization. By combining data-driven insights with advanced computational methods, researchers can prioritize high-quality candidates faster and with greater confidence.
LigandAIDE
LigandAIDE
Ligand AIDE is a de novo ligand generation workflow based on Artificial Intelligent Design Evolution. It uses an iterative evolutionary strategy to grow and optimize ligands directly in the context of a protein binding site.
- AI-driven de novo ligand generation workflow
- Iterative evolutionary design directly in a protein binding site

- Begins from docked fragment population and grows ligands
- Uses groupGen neural network for R-group addition and replacement
- Atom-level substitution via neural atom predictor
- Re-docks new designs each generation for optimized fit
- Multi-objective selection using AI score, docking score, and drug-like filters
- Synthesizability criteria enforce practical chemical designs
- Typically uses multiple evolutionary cycles (e.g., 3-5)
- Efficient exploration of chemical space with binding quality focus
- Integrates with docking workflows for automated design refinement
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Ligand AIDE is a de novo ligand generation workflow based on Artificial Intelligent Design Evolution. It uses an iterative evolutionary strategy to grow and optimize ligands directly in the context of a protein binding site.
MolScreen
MolScreen
MolScreen is a set of high quality 2D fingerprint and 3D pharmacophore models for a broad range of pharmacology and toxicology targets.
- Panel of >2,500 high-quality 2D & 3D AI/ML models for pharmacology & toxicity targets
- Models cover ~1,200 distinct targets
- Includes 2D fingerprint ML classifiers & regressors

- 3D Atomic Property Field (APF) pharmacophore models
- ADMET prediction models (e.g., CYP, hERG, half-life)
- Supports lead identification & profiling workflows
- Useful for target identification & drug repurposing
- Fast scoring with validated performance metrics (e.g., high AUCs for key model types)
- Works with ICM-Pro + VLS screening automation
- Enables multi-target vs. multi-compound profiling
- Models can be run directly or via batch jobs in ICM GUI/CLI
- Includes classification & regression scoring outputs
- Adaptable for lead optimization and SAR analysis
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MolScreen is a set of high quality 2D fingerprint and 3D pharmacophore models for a broad range of pharmacology and toxicology targets. The models can be used for lead discovery or counter screening.
ICM Chemist Pro
ICM Chemist-Pro
ICM-Pro is MolSoft’s primary desktop modeling software offering most of the core functionalities like:
- 2D/3D Molecular Editor
- Chemical Spreadsheet Environment
- Substructure & Similarity Search

- 2D → 3D Conversion
- 3D Ligand Superposition
- Pharmacophore Modeling (APF)
- QSAR Modeling & Validation
- Combinatorial Library Enumeration
- Stereoisomer & Tautomer Generation
- ADMET Property Calculations & Plotting
- Clustering & Chemical Space Analysis
- Local Compound Database Support
- Interactive 3D Ligand Editing
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ICM Chemist Pro is a standalone chemoinformatics tool offering a wide set of 3D chemical tools, chemical superposition, 3D interactive ligand-receptor editing, and QSAR.
ICM – RIDE -GPU
RIDE (GPU)
RIDE is a fast 3D molecular similarity search method based on Atomic Property Fields. RIDE searches databases of compound conformers for molecules that are isosteric to the query
- Can screen 1.5Million conformers/sec/GPU
- GPU-Accelerated 3D Similarity Search
- Bioisosteric Replacement Engine
- Rapid Lead Optimization Assistance
- Scaffold Hopping at Scale
- Flexible Conformer Matching
- High-Throughput Virtual Replacement
- Structure-Aware Chemical Space Exploration
- Integrates with ICM Design Workflows
- Supports Large Compound Libraries
- Fast Performance via Parallel GPU Compute
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RIDE is a fast 3D molecular similarity search method based on Atomic Property Fields. RIDE searches databases of compound conformers for molecules that are isosteric to the query
ICM – Internal Co-ordinate Mechanics
MolSoft’s ICM software package is based on the internal coordinates (IC) representation of molecular objects that naturally reflects the covalent bond geometry of molecules (Abagyan et al., 1994). Unlike simple Cartesian coordinates, IC variables consist of covalent bond lengths and angles, torsion angles and six positional coordinates of a molecular object. Because of chemical bond rigidity, most molecular objects can be accurately represented by free torsion variables while keeping covalent bond coordinates fixed. This dramatically reduces the number of free variables in the system without sacrificing accuracy, while improving convergence time for conformational optimizations at least 1000-fold.
Biased Probability Monte Carlo
The core technology used in most of Molsoft’s structure prediction algorithms is global free energy optimization in a subset of internal coordinates that describes inter or inter-molecular geometry. For structure prediction and large scale conformational sampling ICM employs a family of new global optimization techniques such as: Biased Probability Monte Carlo (Abagyan and Totrov, 1994), pseudo-Brownian docking algorithm (Abagyan et al., 1994) and local deformation loop movements.
Atomic Property Fields
The Atomic Property Field (APF) method developed by MolSoft ( Totrov 2008) is a 3D pharmacophoric potential implemented on a continuously distributed grid which can be used for ligand docking and scoring. APF can be generated from one or more high affinity scaffolds and seven properties are assigned from empiric physico-chemical components. These properties include: hydrogen bond donors, acceptors, Sp2 hybridization, lipophilicity, size, electropositive/negative and charge. A single ligand atom can contribute to multiple fields; multiple similar ligand atoms in a spatially consistent location result in a strong pharmacophore signal for their features in this location. APF has also been extended to multiple flexible ligand alignments using an iterative procedure. APF uses Monte Carlo minimization in the atomic property fields potentials in conjunction with standard force-field energies.
Optimal Docking Area
The ICM Optimal Docking Area method is a useful way of prediciting likely protein-protein interaction interfaces. If you do not have mutational data or other experimental data which indicates the likely protein-protein docking site this method will be useful. This procedure can save you time during the docking procedure by focusing your docking only on areas on the receptor and ligand most likely to interact.
ODA (Optimal Docking Areas) is a new method to predict protein-protein interaction sites on protein surfaces. It identifies optimal surface patches with the lowest docking desolvation energy values as calculated by atomic solvation parameters (ASP) derived from octanol/water transfer experiments and adjusted for protein-protein docking. The predictor has been benchmarked on 66 non-homologous unbound structures, and the identified interactions points (top 10 ODA hot-spots) are correctly located in 70% of the cases (80% if we disregard NMR structures). For a description of the method see Fernandez-Recio et al Proteins (2005) 127: 9632.
ICM- REBEL
Solvation is an important effect to consider when undertaking protein energy simulations. Many solvation methods are too computationally expensive to be used efficiently for protein simulation. MolSoft has developed a fast and accurate electrostatics method called REBEL (Rapid Exact-Boundary Electrostatics).
The method solves the Poisson equation for a molecule without a grid and with exact positions of electric charges and is a powerful implementation of the boundary element method with analytical molecular surface as dielectric boundary. The energy calculated by this method consists of the intramolecular Coulomb energy and the solvation energy which can be analyzed separately.
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