[gmx-users] Two questions when simulate the protein in lipd bilayer: 1. ratio of water/lipid; 2. ligand charge

[David]

On Fri, 2003-06-13 at 02:16, Jerry Song wrote:
> Hello, Dear gmx user,
>  
> I have two questions: one for simulation of protein+lipid+solvent; the
> other for the atomic charge of small ligand.
>  
> 1. Are there any requirement for the ratio of
> water/lipid  when simulating the protein+lipid+solvent system?  
> I tried to simulate a protein (GPCR) in equlibrated DPPC lipid layer
> (128 lipid and 3655 water, downloaded 
> from Tieleman's webpage).  After I inserted the protein into
> the bilayer and then add the solvent to keep protein 
> around 0.5nm away from box edge ( in z direction). The whole system
> ended up with protein + 109 lipid + 5504 solvent
>  (8 of them would be replaced by ion later).   When I checked the
> references, the ratio of water/lipid are always around 
> 20 - 30, however the ratio of water/lipid in my modeling system is
> about 50.  Would this ratio in my case improper?  If not, 
> how about making a hole for protein in the lipid molecule only (delete
> the water from downlaod pre-equilibrated system) and
>  then add the water later according to the proper ratio during the
> solvation step.   
more water is better but more expensive. 3655 is still peanuts though.
>  
> 2. the 2nd question is related with the topology generation of ligand
> (small molecule). 
> Can I use PRODRUG server to generate the initial topology for ligand,
> replace the atomic charges with Chelpg charges,
>  and then simulate the ligand in vacume or solvent box for
> validation.  I saw some previous disccussion (for ligand) about
>  the replacing Gromas96 charges.  Would the same "side-effect", the
> requirement for the re-adjustment of other parameters 
> (such as Lennard-Jones par.) , occur too?  Or can I just use
> the RESP fitting to generate the AMBER topoly and then 
> convert it into gromacs format using AMBCONV?       

I'd say your protocol starting from prodrg is OK. Validation is
important but may be difficult... Going through AMber probably doesn't
help you.

>  
> Thanks in advance
> Minghu
-- 
Groeten, David.
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