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Structural studies of catalytic peptides using molecular dynamics simulations.
Rathee, Parth; Moorkkannur, Sreerag N; Prabhakar, Rajeev.
Afiliação
  • Rathee P; Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States.
  • Moorkkannur SN; Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States.
  • Prabhakar R; Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States. Electronic address: rpr@miami.edu.
Methods Enzymol ; 697: 151-180, 2024.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816122
ABSTRACT
Many self-assembling peptides can form amyloid like structures with different sizes and morphologies. Driven by non-covalent interactions, their aggregation can occur through distinct pathways. Additionally, they can bind metal ions to create enzyme like active sites that allow them to catalyze diverse reactions. Due to the non-crystalline nature of amyloids, it is quite challenging to elucidate their structures using experimental spectroscopic techniques. In this aspect, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations provide a useful tool to derive structures of these macromolecules in solution. They can be further validated by comparing with experimentally measured structural parameters. However, these simulations require a multi-step process starting from the selection of the initial structure to the analysis of MD trajectories. There are multiple force fields, parametrization protocols, equilibration processes, software and analysis tools available for this process. Therefore, it is complicated for non-experts to select the most relevant tools and perform these simulations effectively. In this chapter, a systematic methodology that covers all major aspects of modeling of catalytic peptides is provided in a user-friendly manner. It will be helpful for researchers in this critical area of research.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Peptídeos / Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Peptídeos / Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article