Monte Carlo simulation of myoglobin primary to helical structure
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Published on: September 15, 2010
1Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of Newcastle, N.S.W., Australia.
Abstract:
A Monte Carlo simulation is presented of the formation of the individual helices of myoglobin from their primary to their helical structures. A simplified model in which each amino acid residue is replaced by a single interaction center is used. The small helices formed are in good agreement with experiment, while the larger helices are moderately well reproduced.
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