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  Density functional theory study of the conformational space of an infinitely long polypeptide chain

Ireta, J., & Scheffler, M. (2009). Density functional theory study of the conformational space of an infinitely long polypeptide chain. Journal of Chemical Physics, 131(8), 085104-1-085104-5. Retrieved from http://www.fhi-berlin.mpg.de/th/th.html.

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Ireta, Joel1, Author           
Scheffler, Matthias1, Author           
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1Theory, Fritz Haber Institute, Max Planck Society, ou_634547              

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 Abstract: The backbone conformational space of infinitely long polyalanine is investigated with density-functional theory and mapping the potential-energy surface in terms of (L, θ) cylindrical coordinates. A comparison of the obtained (L, θ) Ramachandran-like plot with results from an extended set of protein structures shows excellent conformity, with the exception of the polyproline II region. It is demonstrated the usefulness of infinitely long polypeptide models for investigating the influence of hydrogen bonding and its cooperative effect on the backbone conformations. The results imply that hydrogen bonding together with long-range electrostatics is the main actuator for most of the structures assumed by protein residues.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2009-08-28
 Publication Status: Issued
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Title: Journal of Chemical Physics
  Alternative Title : J. Chem. Phys.
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Pages: - Volume / Issue: 131 (8) Sequence Number: - Start / End Page: 085104-1 - 085104-5 Identifier: -