Could you please explain why parm99 is unsuitable for protein
simulations and if so, what forcefield would be suitable for protein
simulations?
Chris
charris5.nd.edu
Carlos Simmerling wrote:
> parm99 is probably not a good choice for protein simulations.
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> bybaker.itsa.ucsf.edu wrote:
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>> Hello, Amber:
>>
>> I am planning to run MD on my protein structure model under
>> physiological (pH 7.0) and acidic (i.e. pH 4.0) conditions. In order
>> to mimic the low
>> pH condition, all Asp, Glu and His residues in the model will be changed
>> to their protonated states. After the changes, the net charge of the
>> structure is +32. Should I neutralize the structure by ‘addIon2’ before
>> any energy minimizations, or just leave it without adding Cl- ions ?
>>
>> I use Amber7 with ff.99 force field.
>> Thanks advance.
>>
>> Bo
>>
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