computer modeling in molecular biology.pdf
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Computer Modell<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Molecular BiologyEdited by Julia M. GoodfellowOVCH Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, 19958 Path Energy M<strong>in</strong>imization :A New Method for the Simulationof Conformational Transitionsof Large MoleculesOliver S. SmartDepartment of Crystallography, Birkbeck College, University of London,Malet Street, London WClE 7HX, EnglandContents8.18.1.18.28.38.48.4.18.4.28.58.6Introduction ...................................................... 216Simulation Methods for Conformational Transitions ................... 216Theory ........................................................... 220Method .......................................................... 225Applications ...................................................... 226A Pucker Angle Change <strong>in</strong> a-D-Xylulofuranose.. ...................... 226Conformation Change of the Substrate <strong>in</strong> the Active Site ofD-Xylose Isomerase ................................................ 230Conclusions: Potential Developments. ................................ 237Summary ......................................................... 238References ........................................................ 239