Research report 2014 - Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung

Biomolecules in the context of their molecular environment

Authors
Heyden, Matthias
Departments
Theoretische Chemie (Walter Thiel)
Summary
This article describes computer simulations with different models to study how the environment affects properties of biomolecules, such as enzymes and other proteins. It is shown how the motion of proteins and surrounding water molecules is influenced by collective vibrations. Further, the effects of interactions between biomolecules on their stability are discussed, in particular under high concentration conditions found in cellular environments.

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