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J L Finney
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Solid-phase protein hydration studies.
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Neutron diffraction studies of aqueous solutions of molecules of biological importance: an approach to liquid-state structural chemistry.
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Computer simulation of aqueous biomolecular systems.
Computer simulation techniques are increasingly being used to predict structural and thermodynamic properties of large heterogeneous macromolecule and solvent assemblies. We discuss, with examples from our own studies, some problems we and others have experienced in using these techniques, which were originally devised for simple liquids. In particular, we consider the problems which arise from the large size and heterogeneity of macromolecule water systems, comparisons with experimental data and equilibrium and sampling procedures.
Volume occupation, environment, and accessibility in proteins. Environment and molecular area of RNase-S.
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The organization and function of water in protein crystals.
Dry proteins are dead, or at best asleep. Substitution of D2O can drastically alter biological activity. Water is thus essential in maintaining the structural integrity of biologically active macromolecules, and is implicated in their functioning. Such water may occupy a range of dynamical states, from being strongly bound and localized, to more labile and 'liquid-like'. Spatially ordering the macromolecules aids the search for the more localized water molecules. For example, diffraction experiments on singly crystals can resolve 'bound' water molecules within a protein molecule--ofter at active sites, coordinated to metals or ions. Less precise information is obtained on the partially occupied external water sites, which are of importance to the folding and dynamics of the biomolecule. Orientation of fibrous molecules increases the information obtainable from n.m.r. experiments. Combination of other experimental results on disordered aggregates (e.g. in solution) with chemical and structural data on the macromolecule and water itself yields useful, if circumstantial, information. Statistical and computer techniques may help to elucidate the complex nature of water-protein interactions, and to interpret the results of more complex experiments.
A simple jig for building complex molecular models.
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Volume occupation, environment and accessibility in proteins. The problem of the protein surface.
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