Computational Studies on Polarization Effects and Selectivity in K+ Channels

Umbrella sampling in combination with a polarizable QM/MM model have been used to study the role of electrostatics and polarization in the translocation and selectivity properties of two K+ channels, KcsA and KirBac, with ions traversing the channel according to an ion-water-ion mechanism. Analysis...

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Main Authors: Illingworth, C, Furini, S, Domene, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010