Multi-scale simulations of biological systems using the OPEP coarse-grained model.

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TitleMulti-scale simulations of biological systems using the OPEP coarse-grained model.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsSterpone F, Doutreligne S, Tran TThuy, Melchionna S, Baaden M, Nguyen PHoang, Derreumaux P
JournalBiochem Biophys Res Commun
Date Published2017 Sep 14
ISSN1090-2104
Abstract

Biomolecules are complex machines that are optimized by evolution to properly fulfill or contribute to a variety of biochemical tasks in the cellular environment. Computer simulations based on quantum mechanics and atomistic force fields have been proven to be a powerful microscope for obtaining valuable insights into many biological, physical, and chemical processes. Many interesting phenomena involve, however, a time scale and a number of degrees of freedom, notably if crowding is considered, that cannot be explored at an atomistic resolution. To bridge the gap between reality and simulation, many different advanced computational techniques and coarse-grained (CG) models have been developed. Here, we report some applications of the CG OPEP protein model to amyloid fibril formation, the response of catch-bond proteins to two types of fluid flow, and interactive simulations to fold peptides with well-defined 3D structures or with intrinsic disorder.

DOI10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.08.165
Alternate JournalBiochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.
Citation Key2017|2029
PubMed ID28917842