[gmx-users] Zinc-coordinated protein simulation

[David]

On Tue, 2005-08-16 at 12:08 -0600, Linda wrote:
> Dear gmx user,
> 
>     I just searched gmx mailing list about the zinc-coordinated enzyme simulation, it seems that most people encouter the problem that the zinc goes away from coordinated residue (Cys/His) in enzyme. I saw some people tried to solve this problem with two methods: 1. cationic dummy atom method. 2. bonded zinc with His or Cys. I wonder someone has succeeded? If so, would you please share your experience? Thanks.

We've done it with distance restraints. Check
Manzetti et al. Molecular dynamics of MMP-3, ADAM-9 and ADAM-10 in
complex with hypothetical substrates: New implications for catalysis and
substrate affinity, J. Comp. Aid. Mol. Des. 17, 551-565, 2003


> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Linda
> 
> 
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