Phenethylamines in VR: Exploring MDMA docked at 5-HT transporters and its potential to treat PTSD

Here we explore how phenethylamines such as MDMA and methamphetamine bind to transporter proteins such as serotonin transporter protein. A docking experiment is carried out using AutoDock Smina in virtual reality via Naome’s plugin system, and results are analyzed. MDMA-assisted therapy represents a potential breakthrough treatment that is worth moving into clinical evaluation. MDMA will likely become an FDA approved medication for PTSD. References: Mitchell et al. (2021). MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study. Nat Med. 27, 1025–1033. DOWNLOAD NANOME FOR FREE Oculus: Steam: Viveport: SideQuest: SUPPORTED VR HEADSETS Oculus Rift Oculus Quest HTC Vive Complete list: CONNECT WITH US Twitter: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: ABOUT NANOME Website: Step into Nanome and experience the world at the molecular level. From drug discovery to chemistry class, Nanome is a powerful tool for research and education. Visualize, design, and simulate chemical compounds, proteins, and nucleic acids like never before. Collaborate remotely in real-time, save workspaces, and share. Leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies use Nanome to accelerate drug discovery and collaborate with distributed teams across the globe. Educators at top universities use Nanome to teach chemistry in virtual reality, allowing students to explore shapes of proteins and drug compounds and to learn how these structures explain function. Be sure to also check out our blockchain platform, Matryx, which will serve as the backend IP tracking mechanism for Nanome. More info at