[gmx-users] pdb2gmx question - protonation

[Justin Lemkul]

On 2/6/15 9:29 PM, Agnivo Gosai wrote:
> Dear Users
>
> I am using the default settings for the pdb2gmx program and I leave the
> protonation of AA residues to the program.
>
> Can anybody tell me about the default protonation states of LYS, ASP, GLU,
> CYS or HIS employed by pdb2gmx ?
>
> I checked the manual but it is not explicitly mentioned. Is there any
> literature available. I am sorry if I am asking for too much.
>

It is explained by reading pdb2gmx -h.  The default protonation states for all 
titratable residues are listed.  Histidine protonation is determined by 
proximity of groups that can participate in hydrogen bonding.

-Justin

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