[gmx-users] MD simulating cyclic peptides including D-aminoacids

[David van der Spoel]

Justin A. Lemkul wrote:
> 
> 
> Joern Lenz wrote:
>> dear gmx-users,
>>
>> i want to do MD simulations of cyclic-peptides that include D-aminoacids.
>>
>> I work with GROMACS 3.3.1 and want to use the AMBER FF ports.
>>
>> Is it possible to simulate D-aminoacids without defining anything else ?
> 
> Not likely, unless someone has developed the parameters already.  Within 
> the ffamber ports, I believe all of the amino acids are in their 
> standard L configuration.
> 
>> Will the torsions make problems or do I have to define somthing new ?
> 
> My guess is that any D-amino acids would be converted to L upon energy 
> minimization, if the energy barrier can be overcome without atomic 
> collision.

I'm not sure. We have successfully simulated D-amino acids with OPLS 
(e.g. Int. J. Mass. Spectrom. 248 (2006) p. 124). If the coordinates are 
in the D-conformation I don't see why they should change, unless there 
is an improper dihedral on them. Please try some GLy-X-Gly peptides to 
test it.
> 
>> What do I have to take care about ?
>>
> 
> Well, that's for you to decide in designing your project :)
> 
> -Justin
> 
>> Any help is much appreciated.
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Joern
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