[gmx-users] radius of gyration

[Justin A. Lemkul]

On 6/11/12 5:20 AM, delara aghaie wrote:
> Dear Gromacs users
> I have a question abut radius of gyration in proteins. I want to calculate it
> via MD simulation for calcium pump protein. Following the same method as
> described in justin lezozyme tutorial, we have dissolved the protein in water.
> I want to know that is it wise to study this parameter for this protein out of
> membrane and only in the box of water???

In my opinion, that's not appropriate.  The structure of a membrane protein can 
be highly sensitive to the environment, so any conclusions you reach would be 
suspect in the mind of a skeptical reviewer.  Why not embed the protein in a 
membrane?

-Justin

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