FnIII Domains: Predicting Mechanical Stability

作者: Ross W.S. Rounsevell , Jane Clarke

DOI: 10.1016/J.STR.2003.12.006

关键词: Hierarchy (mathematics)CrystallographyMechanical stabilityChemistryProtein foldingFibronectinsMolecular dynamicsBinding siteHydrogen bondChemical physics

摘要: Abstract The experimentally derived mechanical hierarchy of the different FnIII domains from fibronectin is well predicted here by Steered Molecular Dynamics simulations. In addition, critical hydrogen bond model proposed might explain behavior these under chemical conditions.

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