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Title: Computing Potential of the Mean Force Profiles for Ion Permeation Through Channelrhodopsin Chimera, C1C2

Journal Article · · Methods in Molecular Biology
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. University of New Orleans, LA (United States)

Umbrella sampling, coupled with a weighted histogram analysis method (US-WHAM), can be used to construct potentials of mean force (PMFs) for studying the complex ion permeation pathways of membrane transport proteins. Despite the widespread use of US-WHAM, obtaining a physically meaningful PMF can be challenging. Here, we provide a protocol to resolve that issue. Then, we apply that protocol to compute a meaningful PMF for sodium ion permeation through channelrhodopsin chimera, C1C2, for illustration.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1770350
Report Number(s):
SAND-2021-2338J; 694346
Journal Information:
Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 2191; ISSN 1064-3745
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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