Folding project #17416, COVID-19 research

Research section Research projects and references

Project #17416 overview

Project Summary AI Beta

This project uses computer simulations to study the SARS-CoV-2 virus's main copying tool (nsp12). Researchers want to find weaknesses in this tool that could be targeted by new drugs. They also want to see how changes (mutations) in the tool might affect how well drugs work.

Automated summary; simplified and may not be fully accurate.

Project team

Manager(s): Artur Meller
Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Work unit

Atoms: 202,603
Core: OPENMM_22
Status: Public

Source material

Official Project Description

This project simulates the SARS-Cov2 nsp12 polymerase (RNA-directed RNA polymerase), which is responsible for duplicating the SARS-Cov2 genome during infection.

These simulations will focus on identifying druggable pockets on the protein's surface as well as predicting the effect of mutations on drug sensitivity.

Reading reference

Related Terms Glossary AI Beta

Automated high-level definitions; simplified and may not be fully accurate.

SARS-Cov2

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

Pathogen: Biotechnology, MedicineInfectious Disease / Virology

SARS-CoV-2 is the virus responsible for causing COVID-19. It's a type of coronavirus that infects the respiratory system and can cause a range of symptoms from mild to severe.

nsp12

Non-structural protein 12

Protein: Biotechnology, MedicineInfectious Disease / Virology

NSP12 is a key enzyme within the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It's called RNA-directed RNA polymerase because it makes copies of the virus's RNA genetic material.

Polymerase

An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of DNA or RNA.

Enzyme: Biotechnology, MedicineMolecular Biology / Genetics

Polymerases are essential proteins that build chains of DNA or RNA. They play a crucial role in copying genetic information and making new molecules.

Drug

A substance used for the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of a disease.

Medication: Biotechnology, MedicinePharmacology / Therapeutics

Drugs are chemical substances designed to have a specific effect on the body. They can be used to treat illnesses, prevent infections, and manage symptoms.

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence.

Genetic Change: Biotechnology, MedicineGenetics / Molecular Biology

Mutations are changes in the genetic code that can affect how an organism functions. They can be caused by errors during DNA replication or exposure to mutagens.

GPU PPD Averages

Rank Project	Model Name Folding@Home Identifier	Make Brand	GPU Model	PPD Average	Points WU Average	WUs Day Average	WU Time Average
1	GeForce RTX 3090 GA102 [GeForce RTX 3090]	Nvidia	GA102	6,397,925	262,876	24.34	0 ^hrs 59 ^mins
2	GeForce RTX 3080 10GB / 20GB GA102 [GeForce RTX 3080 10GB / 20GB]	Nvidia	GA102	5,585,048	249,839	22.35	1 ^hrs 4 ^mins
3	TITAN RTX TU102 [TITAN RTX] 16310	Nvidia	TU102	5,563,999	250,925	22.17	1 ^hrs 5 ^mins
4	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Rev. A TU102 [GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Rev. A] M 13448	Nvidia	TU102	5,269,793	245,249	21.49	1 ^hrs 7 ^mins
5	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti TU102 [GeForce RTX 2080 Ti] M 13448	Nvidia	TU102	3,732,327	217,158	17.19	1 ^hrs 24 ^mins
6	GeForce RTX 2080 Super TU104 [GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER]	Nvidia	TU104	3,016,618	203,608	14.82	1 ^hrs 37 ^mins
7	GeForce RTX 2080 TU104 [GeForce RTX 2080]	Nvidia	TU104	2,857,925	199,096	14.35	1 ^hrs 40 ^mins
8	GeForce RTX 2070 Rev. A TU106 [GeForce RTX 2070 Rev. A] M 7465	Nvidia	TU106	2,701,668	196,599	13.74	1 ^hrs 45 ^mins
9	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER TU104 [GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER] 8218	Nvidia	TU104	2,615,305	192,863	13.56	1 ^hrs 46 ^mins
10	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GP102 [GeForce GTX 1080 Ti] 11380	Nvidia	GP102	2,325,322	185,774	12.52	1 ^hrs 55 ^mins
11	GeForce RTX 2060 Super TU106 [GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER]	Nvidia	TU106	2,155,188	181,249	11.89	2 ^hrs 1 ^mins
12	GeForce RTX 2060 TU106 [Geforce RTX 2060]	Nvidia	TU106	1,914,133	174,212	10.99	2 ^hrs 11 ^mins
13	Quadro RTX 4000 TU104GL [Quadro RTX 4000]	Nvidia	TU104GL	1,861,234	173,406	10.73	2 ^hrs 14 ^mins
14	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Mobile / Max-Q TU104M [GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Mobile / Max-Q]	Nvidia	TU104M	1,850,500	172,331	10.74	2 ^hrs 14 ^mins
15	GeForce RTX 2070 TU106 [GeForce RTX 2070] M 6497	Nvidia	TU106	1,783,336	167,004	10.68	2 ^hrs 15 ^mins
16	GeForce RTX 2060 TU104 [GeForce RTX 2060]	Nvidia	TU104	1,752,389	169,304	10.35	2 ^hrs 19 ^mins
17	GeForce GTX 1080 GP104 [GeForce GTX 1080] 8873	Nvidia	GP104	1,377,088	156,598	8.79	2 ^hrs 44 ^mins
18	GeForce GTX Titan X GM200 [GeForce GTX Titan X] 6144	Nvidia	GM200	1,329,812	155,110	8.57	2 ^hrs 48 ^mins
19	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti GP104 [GeForce GTX 1070 Ti] 8186	Nvidia	GP104	1,306,285	154,619	8.45	2 ^hrs 50 ^mins

20	GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER TU116 [GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER]	Nvidia	TU116	1,228,629	151,281	8.12	2 ^hrs 57 ^mins
21	GeForce GTX 1070 GP104 [GeForce GTX 1070] 6463	Nvidia	GP104	1,181,799	148,375	7.96	3 ^hrs 1 ^mins
22	Radeon RX Vega 56/64 Vega 10 XL/XT [Radeon RX Vega 56/64]	AMD	Vega 10 XL/XT	1,040,980	142,217	7.32	3 ^hrs 17 ^mins
23	GeForce GTX 980 Ti GM200 [GeForce GTX 980 Ti] 5632	Nvidia	GM200	1,025,872	141,953	7.23	3 ^hrs 19 ^mins
24	GeForce GTX 1660 TU116 [GeForce GTX 1660]	Nvidia	TU116	989,185	140,649	7.03	3 ^hrs 25 ^mins
25	Quadro P4200 Mobile GP104GLM [Quadro P4200 Mobile]	Nvidia	GP104GLM	838,846	131,137	6.40	3 ^hrs 45 ^mins
26	Radeon RX 5600/5600 XT - 5700/5700 XT Navi 10 [Radeon RX 5600 OEM/5600 XT / 5700/5700 XT]	AMD	Navi 10	834,157	131,800	6.33	3 ^hrs 48 ^mins
27	GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 6GB] 4372	Nvidia	GP106	766,432	127,113	6.03	3 ^hrs 59 ^mins
28	GeForce RTX 2080 Rev. A TU104 [GeForce RTX 2080 Rev. A] 10068	Nvidia	TU104	742,029	92,848	7.99	3 ^hrs 0 ^mins
29	P104-100 GP104 [P104-100]	Nvidia	GP104	729,252	127,149	5.74	4 ^hrs 11 ^mins
30	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 3GB] 3935	Nvidia	GP106	692,447	125,395	5.52	4 ^hrs 21 ^mins
31	GeForce GTX 980 GM204 [GeForce GTX 980] 4612	Nvidia	GM204	634,784	109,837	5.78	4 ^hrs 9 ^mins
32	GeForce GTX 970 GM204 [GeForce GTX 970] 3494	Nvidia	GM204	594,304	117,834	5.04	4 ^hrs 46 ^mins
33	GeForce GTX 1650 TU116 [GeForce GTX 1650] 2984	Nvidia	TU116	518,183	113,458	4.57	5 ^hrs 15 ^mins
34	P106-100 GP106 [P106-100]	Nvidia	GP106	500,742	112,164	4.46	5 ^hrs 23 ^mins
35	Quadro P2200 GP106GL [Quadro P2200]	Nvidia	GP106GL	458,268	109,249	4.19	5 ^hrs 43 ^mins
36	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GP107 [GeForce GTX 1050 Ti] 2138	Nvidia	GP107	414,716	105,446	3.93	6 ^hrs 6 ^mins
37	Radeon RX 470/480/570/580/590 Ellesmere XT [Radeon RX 470/480/570/580/590]	AMD	Ellesmere XT	397,857	103,776	3.83	6 ^hrs 16 ^mins
38	Radeon R9 200/300 Series Hawaii [Radeon R9 200/300 Series]	AMD	Hawaii	356,693	99,708	3.58	6 ^hrs 43 ^mins
39	P106-090 GP106 [P106-090]	Nvidia	GP106	329,830	97,722	3.38	7 ^hrs 7 ^mins

40	GeForce GTX 960 GM206 [GeForce GTX 960] 2308	Nvidia	GM206	288,023	93,392	3.08	7 ^hrs 47 ^mins
41	GeForce GTX 680 GK104 [GeForce GTX 680] 3250	Nvidia	GK104	240,503	88,021	2.73	8 ^hrs 47 ^mins
42	GeForce GTX 660 Ti GK104 [GeForce GTX 660 Ti] 2634	Nvidia	GK104	208,695	82,729	2.52	9 ^hrs 31 ^mins
43	GeForce GTX 670MX GK106 [GeForce GTX 670MX]	Nvidia	GK106	123,051	70,258	1.75	13 ^hrs 42 ^mins
44	Radeon HD 7800 Pitcairn [Radeon HD 7800]	AMD	Pitcairn	113,121	68,412	1.65	14 ^hrs 31 ^mins
45	GeForce GTX 960M GM107 [GeForce GTX 960M] 1439	Nvidia	GM107	55,668	36,007	1.55	15 ^hrs 31 ^mins

Research: COVID-19 Folding Project #17416

Project Summary AI Beta

Project team

Work unit

Official Project Description

Hardware Performance for Project 17416

GPU PPD Averages

Research: COVID-19 Folding Project #17416

Project Summary AI Beta

Project team

Work unit

Related projects

GPU PPD Averages