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J Phys Chem B ; 127(49): 10469-10477, 2023 Dec 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38018897

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Antifreeze proteins (AFPs) are biodegradable inhibitors that effectively prevent the formation of natural gas hydrates that block pipelines. In this study, molecular dynamics simulations were employed to establish a kinetic model of the hyperactive insect antifreeze protein (Tenebrio molitor, TmAFP) and its mutants to inhibit the growth of sI natural methane hydrate. Simulations revealed that the hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups of threonine (Thr) residues at hydrate-binding sites played a synergistic role in binding hydrates. The hydrophobic groups anchored TmAFP to the hydrate surface through residues Thr39-Thr65 by migrating pendant hydrophobic methyl groups to the hydrate semicages. The hydrophilic groups stabilized TmAFP by hydrogen bonding with water molecules and integrating them into a quasi-hydrate structure, which more effectively inhibited hydrate growth. The results suggest that the hydrate growth inhibition is attributed to both the shape complementarity and the flexibility of binding residues. The synergy between hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups provides guidance for the design of more effective hydrate inhibitors.


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Hielo , Agua , Agua/química , Proteínas Anticongelantes/química , Simulación de Dinámica Molecular , Sitios de Unión
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