Simulation of Protein and Peptide-Based Biomaterials
Abstract
The overall goal of the proposed research is to pursue realistic molecular modeling studies of the stability, dynamics, structure, function, and folding of proteins and protein-based biomaterials in solution. Simulations of elastin-based polymers will investigate the driving forces and mechanism for the unusual temperature-dependent conformational changes, knowledge that will assist in redesign of this system for specific applications and the design of other such molecules. Studies of the stabilities of cyclic peptides and their multimers (nanotubes) to both environment and peptide substitutions will be addressed, as well as their mechanism of transport, selectivity, and gating. Methods are being developed for identifying and optimizing small, robust scaffolds for use as novel receptors, or biosensors. Functional optimization (typically binding) will also be explored.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 13, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA399142
Entities
People
- Valerie Daggett
Organizations
- University of Washington