ISSN:
1572-8951
Keywords:
Molecular dynamics
;
barnase denaturation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Simulations to study protein unfolding and folding were performed. The unfolding simulations make use of molecular dynamics and treat an atomic model of barnase in aqueous solvent. The cooperative nature of the unfolding transition and the important role of water are described. The folding simulations are based on a bead model of the protein on a cubic lattice. It is shown for the 27-mer model that a large energy gap between the lowest energy (native) state and the excited states is a necessary and sufficient condition for fast folding.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00999578
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