Products
A unified enterprise system for 3D protein structure intelligence.
Modern drug discovery is often hindered by fragmented data and siloed workflows. DesertSci’s Proasis enterprise system is designed to bridge this gap by providing a single, high-performance platform where experimental data and cutting-edge analysis tools are packaged together.
Our modular enterprise platform offers a scalable environment that empowers multidisciplinary teams to collaborate, innovate, and reach breakthroughs faster. From our world-class protein structure database to our cutting-edge AI ligand design tools, we provide the scientific accuracy and agility required for the next generation of drug discovery.
Our modular enterprise platform offers a scalable environment that empowers multidisciplinary teams to collaborate, innovate, and reach breakthroughs faster. From our world-class protein structure database to our cutting-edge AI ligand design tools, we provide the scientific accuracy and agility required for the next generation of drug discovery.
Built for enterprise drug discovery
The foundation
The single source of truth for protein structure data.
Proasis is more than a database; it is a high-performance enterprise system designed to manage curated protein structure data, integrating both public data and proprietary in-house structures into a unified environment. As the world’s most advanced protein structure platform, it delivers deep structural insights that other software cannot reach, turning fragmented experimental results into a high-value knowledge hub.
Built to handle the rigorous scale of global pharmaceutical research, Proasis serves as the essential foundation for discovery projects, providing the clean, AI-ready data required to train and deploy next-generation prediction tools with absolute precision.
Built to handle the rigorous scale of global pharmaceutical research, Proasis serves as the essential foundation for discovery projects, providing the clean, AI-ready data required to train and deploy next-generation prediction tools with absolute precision.
Analysis & visualisation tools
Formerly ViewContacts
Precision visualisation for non-bonded interactions
Raptor is a world-class analysis platform that provides an unparalleled level of detail in identifying and categorising every critical contact within a binding site. By delivering a clear, colour-coded map of the key factors driving ligand affinity, Raptor offers high-level structural insights that no other software can provide. It allows researchers to move beyond simple observation to a deep, qualitative understanding of molecular recognition, pinpointing the precise stability hotspots essential for successful lead optimisation.
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Quantitative insights into binding affinity
Scorpion goes beyond simple visualisation to provide a quantitative understanding of the binding process. By applying foundational "small world network" theory to model the cascading networks of secondary and tertiary interactions, it helps researchers rank and prioritise compounds based on structural affinity with unmatched precision. This eliminates reliance on trial and error, allowing for more focused and efficient lead optimisation.
The future of affinity
We are currently finalising Scorpius - our next-generation affinity prediction engine. By merging Scorpion's proprietary network cooperativity approach with state-of-the-art surface-based descriptors, Scorpius is designed to solve the most stubborn problems in small molecule design and antibody engineering.
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Formerly FELIX
Advanced searching for drug repurposing
Chameleon enables researchers to search across disparate protein structures to identify novel binding opportunities for existing leads. By identifying structural similarities that are not obvious through sequence alone, Chameleon helps organisations maximise the value of their existing chemical libraries and protein structure resources to find new therapeutic applications for established compounds.
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Formerly Profusion
Secure collaboration for external partnerships
Coalescent is a dedicated gateway designed to facilitate seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners, such as CROs. It provides a secure framework for sharing structural insights without compromising proprietary data or system integrity. This ensures that external expertise is integrated efficiently into the internal discovery workflow.
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Machine learning and AI
Intelligent design, automated
Viper AI represents the peak of our research enterprise system. It uses proprietary machine learning models to automate fragment-based ligand design. By combining the predictive power of Scorpion scoring with the precision of Raptor targeting, Viper AI identifies optimal candidates in seconds. This significantly reduces the design-make-test cycle and accelerates the path to clinical candidates.
Software packages
Scalable solutions for modern research
We offer flexible licensing tiers designed to grow with your organisation. Whether you require a single site licence or a global enterprise rollout, our packages ensure you have the right tools for your specific research goals. Please note that all licences are built on an unlimited user framework and are not seat-based, allowing your entire team to collaborate freely without restrictive per-user costs.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions related to our products, integration, and services.
How does billing work? Upfront, annual, or milestone-based?
Proasis is licensed on an annual fee basis, invoiced annually. Implementation or migration fees (where applicable) are typically billed separately, often on a milestone basis for larger projects.
Is there a setup or migration fee?
Standard data loading is included as part of onboarding at no additional cost. Larger or more complex migrations (e.g. from another database system, or non-standard formats) are scoped and quoted separately.
What's included in the annual fee?
The annual licence fee covers the Proasis software licence, standard support, and routine updates and patches. Managed services (monitoring, proactive maintenance, extended support hours) are available as an add-on.
Do you offer multi-year agreements or discounts?
Yes, multi-year agreements can unlock additional discounts beyond the standard rate, subject to internal approval.
What happens if we want to add users or sites mid-term?
Additional sites can be added under a multi-site or global licence structure, with fees adjusted (typically pro-rated) to reflect the expanded scope. Your account manager can talk through the most cost-effective structure based on your growth plans.
