← All apps Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model)
Education
Fold a chain of hydrophobic and polar beads on a grid and watch it collapse into a compact core as a Monte Carlo search hunts for the lowest-energy shape. For short chains the app enumerates every possible fold, so you can see the true best answer and the full landscape of energies, and check the search against it. A folding funnel and a Levinthal's-paradox panel show why a protein doesn't need to try every shape, and a multi-chain mode illustrates misfolding and clumping. It's a deliberately simple toy model, labeled as such, built to teach the ideas behind folding rather than to predict real structures.
Open Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model) (hplattice.apps.vtc.com)
About Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model)
Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model) is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Fold a chain of hydrophobic and polar beads on a grid and watch it collapse into a compact core as a Monte Carlo search hunts for the lowest-energy shape. For short chains the app enumerates every possible fold, so you can see the true best answer and the full landscape of energies, and check the search against it. A folding funnel and a Levinthal's-paradox panel show why a protein doesn't need to try every shape, and a multi-chain mode illustrates misfolding and clumping. It's a deliberately simple toy model, labeled as such, built to teach the ideas behind folding rather than to predict real structures. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Features
- For short chains the app enumerates every possible fold, so you can see the true best answer and the full landscape of energies
- Check the search against it
- A folding funnel and a Levinthal's-paradox panel show why a protein doesn't need to try every shape
- A multi-chain mode illustrates misfolding and clumping
- Free to use in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What is Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model) on VTC?
Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model) is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Fold a chain of hydrophobic and polar beads on a grid and watch it collapse into a compact core as a Monte Carlo search hunts for the lowest-energy shape. For short chains the app enumerates every possible fold, so you can see the true best answer and the full landscape of energies, and check the search against it.
Is Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model) free to use?
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model) at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
Who is Protein Folding Simulator (HP Lattice Model) for and how do I start?
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://hplattice.apps.vtc.com in your browser.