Multiscale simulation of DNA
Highlights•We describe the most recent methods to study DNA from electrons to
chromosomes.•Methods were classified as: electronic, atomistic, coarse grained, and …
chromosomes.•Methods were classified as: electronic, atomistic, coarse grained, and …
Reaction coordinates and transition states in enzymatic catalysis
K Zinovjev, I Tuñón - Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Enzymatic reactions are complex chemical processes taking place in complex dynamic
environments. Theoretical characterization of these reactions requires the determination of …
environments. Theoretical characterization of these reactions requires the determination of …
Adaptive finite temperature string method in collective variables
K Zinovjev, I Tunon - The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2017 - ACS Publications
Here we present a modified version of the on-the-fly string method for the localization of the
minimum free energy path in a space of arbitrary collective variables. In the proposed …
minimum free energy path in a space of arbitrary collective variables. In the proposed …
United nations sustainable development goals as a thematic framework for an introductory chemistry curriculum
RJ Petillion, TK Freeman… - Journal of Chemical …, 2019 - ACS Publications
As part of a revision to the content and delivery of first-year chemistry instruction at the
University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus, we have employed the United Nations …
University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus, we have employed the United Nations …
Computations Reveal a Rich Mechanistic Variation of Demethylation of N-Methylated DNA/RNA Nucleotides by FTO
The fat-mass and obesity-associated (FTO) protein employs an iron (IV) oxo species to
demethylate N-methylated nucleic acids. Herein, we use atomistic-theoretical calculations to …
demethylate N-methylated nucleic acids. Herein, we use atomistic-theoretical calculations to …
Unraveling the reaction mechanism of enzymatic C5-cytosine methylation of DNA. A combined molecular dynamics and QM/MM study of wild type and Gln119 variant
M. HhaI is a DNA methyltransferase from Haemophilus hemolyticus that catalyzes the
transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosyl-l-methionine (SAM) to the C5 position of a …
transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosyl-l-methionine (SAM) to the C5 position of a …
Singlet Oxygen Attack on Guanine: Reactivity and Structural Signature within the B‐DNA Helix
Oxidatively generated DNA lesions are numerous and versatile, and have been the subject
of intensive research since the discovery of 8‐oxoguanine in 1984. Even for this prototypical …
of intensive research since the discovery of 8‐oxoguanine in 1984. Even for this prototypical …
Computational chemistry and molecular modelling basics
The use of computers for predicting the structures and properties of biomolecules has
closely paralleled computer development since the 1950s, and has been one of the core …
closely paralleled computer development since the 1950s, and has been one of the core …
The catalytic mechanism of the RNA methyltransferase METTL3
The complex of methyltransferase-like proteins 3 and 14 (METTL3-14) is the major enzyme
that deposits N 6-methyladenosine (m 6 A) modifications on messenger RNA (mRNA) in …
that deposits N 6-methyladenosine (m 6 A) modifications on messenger RNA (mRNA) in …
How a Second Mg2+ Ion Affects the Phosphoryl-Transfer Mechanism in a Protein Kinase: A Computational Study
Mg2+ ions are essential for the proper functioning of protein kinases, and their roles in
kinase activity have been studied for years. However, recent investigations have shed light …
kinase activity have been studied for years. However, recent investigations have shed light …