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Correction: Single glucose molecule transport process revealed by force tracing and molecular dynamics simulations
Yangang Pan1, Yuebin Zhang2, Pianchou Gongpan3,4
1State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Research Center of Biomembranomics, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, P. R. China. hdwang@ciac.ac.cn.
Nanoscale Horizons
|January 22, 2025
Summary
This correction clarifies the single glucose molecule transport process, enhancing understanding of molecular dynamics simulations and force tracing techniques in nanoscale research.
Area of Science:
- Biophysics
- Nanotechnology
- Computational Chemistry
Context:
- Investigating the intricate mechanisms of molecular transport is crucial for understanding biological processes.
- Advancements in force tracing and molecular dynamics simulations offer powerful tools for probing nanoscale phenomena.
Purpose:
- To correct and refine the findings presented in the original study regarding single glucose molecule transport.
- To ensure the accuracy of the presented data and interpretations derived from experimental and computational methods.
Summary:
- The correction addresses specific details within the force tracing and molecular dynamics simulations used to elucidate the single glucose molecule transport process.
- It provides updated information to improve the fidelity of the model and its correlation with experimental observations.
Impact:
- Ensures the reliability of future research building upon these nanoscale transport insights.
- Contributes to a more accurate understanding of biomolecular interactions and transport mechanisms at the single-molecule level.
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