[gmx-users] LIE energy calculation!

[Mikko Hellgren]

Hi Dear users, I have started to do calculations of the binding between
a protein and different ligands. I have read articles on the LIE method
and one tutorial. But still I have some quite general questions. I am
using Cut-off and NVT ensamble.

1. When I run my ligands in a water solution without the protein, should
I add counterions (Cl and Na) at physiological concentrations (about
10mM to 100mM) or make the system neutral with  one or two ions or can I
ignore any ions the simulation. 

2. Should I put any restraints on the ligand in the simulation without
the protein?

3. When I run my ligand bound to the protein. Should I put restraints
(c-alpha, all atoms) on both protein and ligand or only protein or
ligand or neither of them? My initial thought would be to put restraint
on c-alpha of the protein and let the rest of the system be "free".
 
Mikko

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