We were using the Zinc database for the virtual compound library in our studies, but there have been problems downloading a large number of compounds for a while. Are there different databases that can be used or how can I solve this problem in the Zinc database?
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hello Zeynep Yağmur Babaoğlu!
To address the issues with the Zinc database, you can explore alternative databases such as PubChem, ChemSpider, and ChEMBL, which also offer extensive virtual compound libraries for drug discovery and other research purposes. Additionally, you can try resolving the Zinc database download issues by ensuring you have a stable internet connection, checking for any temporary server problems on their end, or contacting their support team for assistance. If the problem persists, consider using their API for smaller, incremental downloads instead of large bulk downloads. Another option is to use tools that facilitate the management and retrieval of data from such databases, such as Open Babel or RDKit, which can help streamline the process and handle large datasets more efficiently.
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