Activation and friction in enzymatic loop opening and closing dynamics

Abstract Protein loop dynamics have recently been recognized as central to enzymatic activity, specificity and stability. However, the factors controlling loop opening and closing kinetics have remained elusive. Here, we combine molecular dynamics simulations with string-method determination of comp...

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Main Authors: Kirill Zinovjev, Paul Guénon, Carlos A. Ramos-Guzmán, J. Javier Ruiz-Pernía, Damien Laage, Iñaki Tuñón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-46723-9