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  • Computational chemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Statistical mechanics

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  • Coarse-grained molecular simulations provide broad insights into condensed-phase systems.
  • These models often sacrifice accurate dynamical properties due to simplified physics.
  • The built-in physics of a model dictates its free-energy landscape and attainable properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interrelationships between structural, kinetic, and thermodynamic properties in coarse-grained models.
  • To understand how force-field parameterization affects these properties.
  • To explore the connection between structural accuracy and kinetic representation in helix-coil transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic variation of force-field parameters in a coarse-grained helix-coil transition model.
  • Monitoring of structural, kinetic, and thermodynamic properties.
  • Analysis of network topologies characterizing simulation kinetics.

Main Results:

  • Structurally accurate coarse-grained models were found to best reproduce kinetic properties.
  • A significant restriction in the topology of kinetic networks was observed due to built-in model physics.
  • Structural-kinetic relationships were identified for these models.
  • A link between transition cooperativity and kinetic network topology was revealed.

Conclusions:

  • The physics embedded in coarse-grained models significantly restricts attainable properties.
  • Prioritizing structural accuracy in model development is crucial for reliable kinetic predictions.
  • Understanding these structure-dynamics-thermodynamics relationships enhances the predictive power of simulations.