Quantum mechanical dynamics of charge transfer in ubiquitin in aqueous solution

Victor M. Anisimov, Vladislav L. Bugaenko, Claudio N. Cavasotto

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Abstract

Quantum mechanical molecular dynamics simulations of ubiquitin in a fully solvated environment are performed to study both the dynamics of charge transfer and polarization effects. The simulations predict realistic boundaries for protein-to-water charge transfer and reveal synchronous charging and recharging of salt bridges as well as the ability of nonpolar residues to hold large excess charge.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3194-3196
Number of pages3
JournalChemPhysChem
Volume10
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 21 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biophysics
  • Charge transfer
  • Molecular dynamics
  • Quantum chemistry
  • Semiempirical calculations

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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