Molecular Arrest Framework v1.1.0
First public release of the Molecular Arrest Framework - A unifying theoretical framework for natural compounds with dampening effects on biological regulation.
📦 What's in this Release
Core Scientific Content
- Manuscript (v6) - Complete theoretical framework with IMRAD structure (1,943 lines)
- Structured data package - FAIR² compliant research data
- 10 paradigmatic compounds - Spanning arrest-oscillation continuum
- 6 core arrest agents (Salvinorin A, Paclitaxel, Rapamycin, Capsaicin, Tetrodotoxin, Resveratrol)
- 4 continuum compounds (Ibogaine, Noribogaine, Psilocybin, LSD)
Metrics & Calculations
- API (Arrest Potency Index) - Quantitative framework for arrest potency
- EMC (Entropy Modulation Coefficient) - Neural complexity metric
- NCR (Network Connectivity Reduction) - Brain network impact
- PARI (Post-Arrest Resilience Index) - Hormetic benefit quantification
- Monte Carlo uncertainty quantification - Full Python implementation with reproducible seed
Data Package (FAIR² Compliant)
Compound_Properties_Database.csv- 10 compounds × 36 parameters with PubMed sourcesConfidence_Grading_Matrix.csv- 44 quantitative predictions stratified by evidence levelAPI_Calculations_Full.xlsx- Step-by-step calculations with Monte Carlo simulationsExperimental_Protocols_Summary.csv- 3 validation experiments with power calculationsCase_Studies_Supplement.md- 5 extended case studies
Code & Reproducibility
- Python_Code_API_Monte_Carlo.py - Fully documented script (MIT License)
- Fixed seed=42 by default for reproducibility
- Option for independence tests with variable seeds
- 10,000 Monte Carlo iterations per compound
- R_Code_Figures_S2.R - Publication-quality figure generation
- requirements.txt - Explicit Python dependencies with versions
- test_api_calculations.py - Unit tests for API calculations
Documentation
- Data_Dictionary.md - Complete variable definitions, units, quality control
- Literature_Search_Strategy.md - PRISMA-compliant search protocol (95+ sources)
- README.md - Comprehensive usage guide with quick start
- CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines
- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md - Community standards
Supplementary Materials
- Figures_Supplementaires.txt - Specifications for Figures S1-S3
- v6.txt - Full manuscript in structured text format
- Figure drafts (S1: Molecular Structures, S2: Oscillatory Advantage, S3: API Flowchart)
🔬 Scientific Highlights
Novel Framework
- First unifying theory for molecular arrest across biological scales
- Explicit falsifiability - 44 testable predictions with confidence grading
- Quantitative metrics for dampening vs. oscillatory effects
- 3 proposed validation experiments with full protocols
Data Quality
- 95+ primary sources from peer-reviewed literature
- All parameters traceable to PubMed IDs
- Confidence stratification - High (41%), Moderate (30%), Low (30%)
- Monte Carlo uncertainty - 95% confidence intervals for all APIs
Reproducibility
- ✅ Fixed random seed (seed=42) for exact replication
- ✅ Explicit software versions (Python 3.8+, R 4.0+)
- ✅ Public databases only (DrugBank 5.1.10, ChEMBL v31, PubChem)
- ✅ Step-by-step calculation documentation
📊 Key Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Compounds characterized | 10 |
| Molecular parameters | 36 per compound |
| Quantitative predictions | 44 |
| Literature sources | 95+ (PubMed) |
| Code lines (Python) | 562 |
| Monte Carlo iterations | 10,000 per compound |
| Confidence intervals | 95% for all metrics |
🚀 Quick Start
Installation
git clone https://github.com/Mythmaker28/arrest-molecules.git
cd arrest-molecules
pip install -r Data_Package_FAIR2/requirements.txtRun API Calculations
cd Data_Package_FAIR2
python Python_Code_API_Monte_Carlo.py --all
# Outputs: API values with 95% CI for all compoundsVerify Predictions
python test_api_calculations.py
# Tests: API formula, Monte Carlo convergence, data integrity📖 How to Cite
For the Dataset
Lepesteur T. (2025). Molecular Arrest Framework Research Data Package (v1.1.0) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.XXXXXXX
For the Framework
Lepesteur T. (2025). Molecular Arrest in Biological Regulation: A Unifying Framework for Natural Compounds with Dampening Effects. Manuscript in preparation.
For the Code
Lepesteur T. (2025). molecular-arrest-framework: API calculation tools (v1.1.0). GitHub. https://github.com/Mythmaker28/arrest-molecules
📜 License
- Data & Documentation: CC-BY 4.0 (free to share and adapt with attribution)
- Code: MIT License (free to use commercially and non-commercially)
- Synthesis protocols: Controlled access (requires IRB approval, see README)
🔮 Known Items & Future Work
Pending for Next Release
- ORCID registration confirmed (currently provisional)
- Publication-quality figures finalized (post-journal acceptance)
- Experimental validation data (Experiments 1-3 proposed)
Planned Updates
- v1.2: Add salvinorin A analogs (8 compounds from literature)
- v2.0: Integrate Experiment 1 results (fMRI entropy validation)
- v2.1: Integrate Experiment 2 results (oscillatory cellular lifespan)
- v3.0: Clinical validation from Experiment 3 (TRD trial)
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
Accepted contributions:
- Novel compound additions (requires literature PMIDs)
- Bug fixes with tests
- Documentation improvements
- Experimental validation data
Major changes require discussion - Open an issue before submitting PRs for:
- Metric modifications (API, EMC, NCR, PARI)
- Threshold changes (Level 1/2/3 criteria)
- New dependencies
📞 Contact & Support
- Questions: tommy.lepesteur@hotmail.fr
- Issues: https://github.com/Mythmaker28/arrest-molecules/issues
- Contributions: Pull requests welcome
Response time: 7 business days
🙏 Acknowledgments
- Independent data verification: Dr. Marie Legrand, PharmD (Université de Rennes)
- Database access: DrugBank, PubChem, ChEMBL (public versions)
- Community: Open science advocates and reviewers
⚠️ Responsible Research Notice
This framework includes discussion of:
- Schedule I controlled substances (research context only)
- Dual-use compounds (synthesis protocols under controlled access)
- Experimental protocols requiring IRB/DEA approval
All use must comply with local regulations. See Section 4.4.5 of manuscript for dual-use considerations and mitigation strategies.
📋 Changelog (v1.1.0)
Added
- 4 new compounds (Ibogaine, Noribogaine, Psilocybin, LSD)
- Case Studies Supplement (5 detailed studies)
- Extended predictions (42 → 44 total)
- requirements.txt with explicit versions
- Harmonized documentation (95+ sources)
Changed
- Dataset: 6 → 10 compounds (+67%)
- Version numbering harmonized to v1.1.0
- GitHub URLs canonicalized (Mythmaker28/arrest-molecules)
- Enhanced literature search strategy
Fixed
- Prediction count consistency (now 44 everywhere)
- Compound count consistency (now 10 everywhere)
- Version consistency across all files
- Contact information harmonized
Release Date: October 22, 2025
Maintainer: Tommy Lepesteur
License: CC-BY 4.0 (data) + MIT (code)
Zenodo Archive: Automatic upon release publication