Virtual screening using molecular docking requires optimization, which can be solved by using metaheuristics methods. Typically the interaction between two compounds is calculated using computationally intensive Scoring Functions (SF) which is computed in several spots which are called as binding surfaces. In this paper we present a novel approach for molecular docking which is based on parameterized and parallel metaheuristics which is useful in leveraging heterogeneous computing based on heterogeneous architectures. The approach decides on the optimization technique at running time by setting up a new configuration schema that allows parallel offloading of the data intensive sections of the docking. Hence the docking process is carried out in parallel efficiently while performing the metaheuristics execution. The approach carries out docking and computations of molecular interactions required for SF in parallel so that the time efficiency is improved. This opens a new path for further developments in virtual screening methods in heterogeneous platform.
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