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Rowan: Cloud-Based Quantum Chemistry Platform

Rowan：基于云端的量子化学平台

Overview

概述

Rowan is a cloud-based computational chemistry platform that provides programmatic access to quantum chemistry workflows through a Python API. It enables automation of complex molecular simulations without requiring local computational resources or expertise in multiple quantum chemistry packages.

Key Capabilities:

Molecular property prediction (pKa, redox potential, solubility, ADMET-Tox)
Geometry optimization and conformer searching
Protein-ligand docking with AutoDock Vina
AI-powered protein cofolding with Chai-1 and Boltz models
Access to DFT, semiempirical, and neural network potential methods
Cloud compute with automatic resource allocation

Why Rowan:

No local compute cluster required
Unified API for dozens of computational methods
Results viewable in web interface at labs.rowansci.com
Automatic resource scaling

Rowan是一个基于云端的计算化学平台，通过Python API提供对量子化学工作流的程序化访问。它无需本地计算资源或掌握多种量子化学软件的专业知识，即可实现复杂分子模拟的自动化。

核心功能：

分子性质预测（pKa、氧化还原电位、溶解度、ADMET-Tox）
几何优化与构象搜索
基于AutoDock Vina的蛋白-配体对接
基于Chai-1和Boltz模型的AI驱动蛋白共折叠
可访问DFT、半经验和神经网络势能方法
自动资源分配的云端计算

选择Rowan的理由：

无需本地计算集群
统一API支持数十种计算方法
可在web界面labs.rowansci.com查看结果
自动资源扩容

Installation and Authentication

安装与认证

Installation

安装

bash

uv pip install rowan-python

bash

uv pip install rowan-python

Authentication

认证

Generate an API key at labs.rowansci.com/account/api-keys.

Option 1: Direct assignment

python

import rowan
rowan.api_key = "your_api_key_here"

Option 2: Environment variable (recommended)

bash

export ROWAN_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

The API key is automatically read from

ROWAN_API_KEY

on module import.

在labs.rowansci.com/account/api-keys生成API密钥。

选项1：直接赋值

python

import rowan
rowan.api_key = "your_api_key_here"

选项2：环境变量（推荐）

bash

export ROWAN_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

模块导入时会自动从

ROWAN_API_KEY

读取API密钥。

Verify Setup

验证配置

python

import rowan

python

import rowan

Check authentication

检查认证状态

user = rowan.whoami() print(f"Logged in as: {user.username}") print(f"Credits available: {user.credits}")

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user = rowan.whoami() print(f"Logged in as: {user.username}") print(f"Credits available: {user.credits}")

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Core Workflows

核心工作流

1. pKa Prediction

1. pKa预测

Calculate the acid dissociation constant for molecules:

python

import rowan
import stjames

计算分子的酸解离常数：

python

import rowan
import stjames

Create molecule from SMILES

从SMILES创建分子

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("c1ccccc1O") # Phenol

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("c1ccccc1O") # 苯酚

Submit pKa workflow

提交pKa工作流

workflow = rowan.submit_pka_workflow( initial_molecule=mol, name="phenol pKa calculation" )

Wait for completion

等待完成

workflow.wait_for_result() workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

Access results

查看结果

print(f"Strongest acid pKa: {workflow.data['strongest_acid']}") # ~10.17

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print(f"最强酸pKa值: {workflow.data['strongest_acid']}") # ~10.17

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2. Conformer Search

2. 构象搜索

Generate and optimize molecular conformers:

python

import rowan
import stjames

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("CCCC")  # Butane

workflow = rowan.submit_conformer_search_workflow(
    initial_molecule=mol,
    name="butane conformer search"
)

workflow.wait_for_result()
workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

生成并优化分子构象：

python

import rowan
import stjames

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("CCCC")  # 丁烷

workflow = rowan.submit_conformer_search_workflow(
    initial_molecule=mol,
    name="butane conformer search"
)

workflow.wait_for_result()
workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

Access conformer ensemble

查看构象集合

conformers = workflow.data['conformers'] for i, conf in enumerate(conformers): print(f"Conformer {i}: Energy = {conf['energy']:.4f} Hartree")

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conformers = workflow.data['conformers'] for i, conf in enumerate(conformers): print(f"Conformer {i}: Energy = {conf['energy']:.4f} Hartree")

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3. Geometry Optimization

3. 几何优化

Optimize molecular geometry to minimum energy structure:

python

import rowan
import stjames

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("CC(=O)O")  # Acetic acid

workflow = rowan.submit_basic_calculation_workflow(
    initial_molecule=mol,
    name="acetic acid optimization",
    workflow_type="optimization"
)

workflow.wait_for_result()
workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

将分子几何结构优化至最低能量结构：

python

import rowan
import stjames

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("CC(=O)O")  # 乙酸

workflow = rowan.submit_basic_calculation_workflow(
    initial_molecule=mol,
    name="acetic acid optimization",
    workflow_type="optimization"
)

workflow.wait_for_result()
workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

Get optimized structure

获取优化后的结构

optimized_mol = workflow.data['final_molecule'] print(f"Final energy: {optimized_mol.energy} Hartree")

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optimized_mol = workflow.data['final_molecule'] print(f"Final energy: {optimized_mol.energy} Hartree")

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4. Protein-Ligand Docking

4. 蛋白-配体对接

Dock small molecules to protein targets:

python

import rowan

将小分子对接至蛋白靶点：

python

import rowan

First, upload or create protein

首先，上传或创建蛋白

protein = rowan.create_protein_from_pdb_id( name="EGFR kinase", code="1M17" )

Define binding pocket (from crystal structure or manual)

定义结合口袋（来自晶体结构或手动设置）

pocket = { "center": [10.0, 20.0, 30.0], "size": [20.0, 20.0, 20.0] }

Submit docking

提交对接任务

workflow = rowan.submit_docking_workflow( protein=protein.uuid, pocket=pocket, initial_molecule=stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("Cc1ccc(NC(=O)c2ccc(CN3CCN(C)CC3)cc2)cc1"), name="EGFR docking" )

workflow.wait_for_result() workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

workflow = rowan.submit_docking_workflow( protein=protein.uuid, pocket=pocket, initial_molecule=stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("Cc1ccc(NC(=O)c2ccc(CN3CCN(C)CC3)cc2)cc1"), name="EGFR docking" )

workflow.wait_for_result() workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

Access docking results

查看对接结果

docking_score = workflow.data['docking_score'] print(f"Docking score: {docking_score}")

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docking_score = workflow.data['docking_score'] print(f"Docking score: {docking_score}")

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5. Protein Cofolding (AI Structure Prediction)

5. 蛋白共折叠（AI结构预测）

Predict protein-ligand complex structures using AI models:

python

import rowan

使用AI模型预测蛋白-配体复合物结构：

python

import rowan

Protein sequence

蛋白序列

protein_seq = "MENFQKVEKIGEGTYGVVYKARNKLTGEVVALKKIRLDTETEGVPSTAIREISLLKELNHPNIVKLLDVIHTENKLYLVFEFLHQDLKKFMDASALTGIPLPLIKSYLFQLLQGLAFCHSHRVLHRDLKPQNLLINTEGAIKLADFGLARAFGVPVRTYTHEVVTLWYRAPEILLGCKYYSTAVDIWSLGCIFAEMVTRRALFPGDSEIDQLFRIFRTLGTPDEVVWPGVTSMPDYKPSFPKWARQDFSKVVPPLDEDGRSLLSQMLHYDPNKRISAKAALAHPFFQDVTKPVPHLRL"

Ligand SMILES

配体SMILES

ligand = "CCC(C)CN=C1NCC2(CCCOC2)CN1"

Submit cofolding with Chai-1

使用Chai-1提交共折叠任务

workflow = rowan.submit_protein_cofolding_workflow( initial_protein_sequences=[protein_seq], initial_smiles_list=[ligand], name="kinase-ligand cofolding", model="chai_1r" # or "boltz_1x", "boltz_2" )

workflow.wait_for_result() workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

workflow = rowan.submit_protein_cofolding_workflow( initial_protein_sequences=[protein_seq], initial_smiles_list=[ligand], name="kinase-ligand cofolding", model="chai_1r" # 或 "boltz_1x", "boltz_2" )

workflow.wait_for_result() workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

Access structure predictions

查看结构预测结果

print(f"Predicted TM Score: {workflow.data['ptm_score']}") print(f"Interface pTM: {workflow.data['interface_ptm']}")

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print(f"Predicted TM Score: {workflow.data['ptm_score']}") print(f"Interface pTM: {workflow.data['interface_ptm']}")

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RDKit-Native API

RDKit原生API

For users working with RDKit molecules, Rowan provides a simplified interface:

python

import rowan
from rdkit import Chem

针对使用RDKit分子的用户，Rowan提供简化接口：

python

import rowan
from rdkit import Chem

Create RDKit molecule

创建RDKit分子

mol = Chem.MolFromSmiles("c1ccccc1O")

Compute pKa directly

直接计算pKa

pka_result = rowan.run_pka(mol) print(f"pKa: {pka_result.strongest_acid}")

Batch processing

批量处理

mols = [Chem.MolFromSmiles(smi) for smi in ["CCO", "CC(=O)O", "c1ccccc1O"]] results = rowan.batch_pka(mols)

for mol, result in zip(mols, results): print(f"{Chem.MolToSmiles(mol)}: pKa = {result.strongest_acid}")


**Available RDKit-native functions:**
- `run_pka`, `batch_pka` - pKa calculations
- `run_tautomers`, `batch_tautomers` - Tautomer enumeration
- `run_conformers`, `batch_conformers` - Conformer generation
- `run_energy`, `batch_energy` - Single-point energies
- `run_optimization`, `batch_optimization` - Geometry optimization

See `references/rdkit_native.md` for complete documentation.

mols = [Chem.MolFromSmiles(smi) for smi in ["CCO", "CC(=O)O", "c1ccccc1O"]] results = rowan.batch_pka(mols)

for mol, result in zip(mols, results): print(f"{Chem.MolToSmiles(mol)}: pKa = {result.strongest_acid}")


**可用的RDKit原生函数：**
- `run_pka`, `batch_pka` - pKa计算
- `run_tautomers`, `batch_tautomers` - 互变异构体枚举
- `run_conformers`, `batch_conformers` - 构象生成
- `run_energy`, `batch_energy` - 单点能计算
- `run_optimization`, `batch_optimization` - 几何优化

完整文档请参考`references/rdkit_native.md`。

Workflow Management

工作流管理

List and Query Workflows

列出与查询工作流

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List recent workflows

列出最近的工作流

workflows = rowan.list_workflows(size=10) for wf in workflows: print(f"{wf.name}: {wf.status}")

Filter by status

按状态筛选

pending = rowan.list_workflows(status="running")

Retrieve specific workflow

获取特定工作流

workflow = rowan.retrieve_workflow("workflow-uuid")

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workflow = rowan.retrieve_workflow("workflow-uuid")

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Batch Operations

批量操作

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Submit multiple workflows

提交多个工作流

workflows = rowan.batch_submit_workflow( molecules=[mol1, mol2, mol3], workflow_type="pka", workflow_data={} )

Poll status of multiple workflows

批量查询工作流状态

statuses = rowan.batch_poll_status([wf.uuid for wf in workflows])

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Folder Organization

文件夹组织

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Create folder for project

为项目创建文件夹

folder = rowan.create_folder(name="Drug Discovery Project")

Submit workflow to folder

将工作流提交至文件夹

workflow = rowan.submit_pka_workflow( initial_molecule=mol, name="compound pKa", folder_uuid=folder.uuid )

List workflows in folder

列出文件夹中的工作流

folder_workflows = rowan.list_workflows(folder_uuid=folder.uuid)

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Computational Methods

计算方法

Rowan supports multiple levels of theory:

Neural Network Potentials:

AIMNet2 (ωB97M-D3) - Fast and accurate
Egret - Rowan's proprietary model

Semiempirical:

GFN1-xTB, GFN2-xTB - Fast for large molecules

DFT:

B3LYP, PBE, ωB97X variants
Multiple basis sets available

Methods are automatically selected based on workflow type, or can be specified explicitly in workflow parameters.

Rowan支持多种理论级别：

神经网络势能：

AIMNet2 (ωB97M-D3) - 快速且准确
Egret - Rowan的专有模型

半经验方法：

GFN1-xTB, GFN2-xTB - 适用于大分子的快速计算

DFT方法：

B3LYP、PBE、ωB97X变体
支持多种基组

方法会根据工作流类型自动选择，也可在工作流参数中显式指定。

Reference Documentation

参考文档

For detailed API documentation, consult these reference files:

references/api_reference.md
: Complete API documentation - Workflow class, submission functions, retrieval methods
references/workflow_types.md
: All 30+ workflow types with parameters - pKa, docking, cofolding, etc.
references/rdkit_native.md
: RDKit-native API functions for seamless cheminformatics integration
references/molecule_handling.md
: stjames.Molecule class - creating molecules from SMILES, XYZ, RDKit
references/proteins_and_organization.md
: Protein upload, folder management, project organization
references/results_interpretation.md
: Understanding workflow outputs, confidence scores, validation

如需详细API文档，请查阅以下参考文件：

references/api_reference.md
: 完整API文档 - Workflow类、提交函数、获取方法
references/workflow_types.md
: 30余种工作流类型及参数 - pKa、对接、共折叠等
references/rdkit_native.md
: RDKit原生API函数，实现 cheminformatics 无缝集成
references/molecule_handling.md
: stjames.Molecule类 - 从SMILES、XYZ、RDKit创建分子
references/proteins_and_organization.md
: 蛋白上传、文件夹管理、项目组织
references/results_interpretation.md
: 理解工作流输出、置信度分数、验证

Common Patterns

常见模式

Pattern 1: Property Prediction Pipeline

模式1：性质预测流水线

python

import rowan
import stjames

smiles_list = ["CCO", "c1ccccc1O", "CC(=O)O"]

python

import rowan
import stjames

smiles_list = ["CCO", "c1ccccc1O", "CC(=O)O"]

Submit all pKa calculations

提交所有pKa计算任务

workflows = [] for smi in smiles_list: mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles(smi) wf = rowan.submit_pka_workflow( initial_molecule=mol, name=f"pKa: {smi}" ) workflows.append(wf)

Wait for all to complete

等待所有任务完成

for wf in workflows: wf.wait_for_result() wf.fetch_latest(in_place=True) print(f"{wf.name}: pKa = {wf.data['strongest_acid']}")

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Pattern 2: Virtual Screening

模式2：虚拟筛选

python

import rowan

python

import rowan

Upload protein once

上传蛋白一次

protein = rowan.upload_protein("target.pdb", name="Drug Target") protein.sanitize() # Clean structure

protein = rowan.upload_protein("target.pdb", name="Drug Target") protein.sanitize() # 清理结构

Define pocket

定义口袋

pocket = {"center": [x, y, z], "size": [20, 20, 20]}

Screen compound library

筛选化合物库

for smiles in compound_library: mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles(smiles) workflow = rowan.submit_docking_workflow( protein=protein.uuid, pocket=pocket, initial_molecule=mol, name=f"Dock: {smiles[:20]}" )

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Pattern 3: Conformer-Based Analysis

模式3：基于构象的分析

python

import rowan
import stjames

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("complex_molecule_smiles")

python

import rowan
import stjames

mol = stjames.Molecule.from_smiles("complex_molecule_smiles")

Generate conformers

生成构象

conf_wf = rowan.submit_conformer_search_workflow( initial_molecule=mol, name="conformer search" ) conf_wf.wait_for_result() conf_wf.fetch_latest(in_place=True)

Analyze lowest energy conformers

分析最低能量构象

conformers = sorted(conf_wf.data['conformers'], key=lambda x: x['energy']) print(f"Found {len(conformers)} unique conformers") print(f"Energy range: {conformers[0]['energy']:.4f} to {conformers[-1]['energy']:.4f} Hartree")

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Best Practices

最佳实践

Set API key via environment variable for security and convenience
Use folders to organize related workflows
Check workflow status before accessing data
Use batch functions for multiple similar calculations
Handle errors gracefully - workflows can fail due to invalid molecules
Monitor credits - use
```
rowan.whoami().credits
```
to check balance

通过环境变量设置API密钥，兼顾安全性与便利性
使用文件夹组织相关工作流
访问数据前检查工作流状态
使用批量函数处理多个相似计算
优雅处理错误 - 工作流可能因分子无效而失败
监控可用额度 - 使用
```
rowan.whoami().credits
```
查看余额

Error Handling

错误处理

python

import rowan

try:
    workflow = rowan.submit_pka_workflow(
        initial_molecule=mol,
        name="calculation"
    )
    workflow.wait_for_result(timeout=3600)  # 1 hour timeout

    if workflow.status == "completed":
        workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)
        print(workflow.data)
    elif workflow.status == "failed":
        print(f"Workflow failed: {workflow.error_message}")

except rowan.RowanAPIError as e:
    print(f"API error: {e}")
except TimeoutError:
    print("Workflow timed out")

python

import rowan

try:
    workflow = rowan.submit_pka_workflow(
        initial_molecule=mol,
        name="calculation"
    )
    workflow.wait_for_result(timeout=3600)  # 1小时超时

    if workflow.status == "completed":
        workflow.fetch_latest(in_place=True)
        print(workflow.data)
    elif workflow.status == "failed":
        print(f"Workflow failed: {workflow.error_message}")

except rowan.RowanAPIError as e:
    print(f"API error: {e}")
except TimeoutError:
    print("Workflow timed out")

Additional Resources

额外资源

Web Interface: https://labs.rowansci.com
Documentation: https://docs.rowansci.com
Python API Docs: https://docs.rowansci.com/api/python/v2/
Tutorials: https://docs.rowansci.com/tutorials

Web界面: https://labs.rowansci.com
文档: https://docs.rowansci.com
Python API文档: https://docs.rowansci.com/api/python/v2/
教程: https://docs.rowansci.com/tutorials

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