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Molecular Dynamics Simulations of a Catalytic Multivalent Peptide–Nanoparticle Complex

Journal Article · · International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Online)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22073624· OSTI ID:1817000
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Università di Padova (Italy). Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche; Istituto Nanoscienze, Modena (Italy). CNR-NANO; OSTI
  2. Università di Padova (Italy). Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche; Istituto Nanoscienze, Modena (Italy). CNR-NANO
  3. Istituto Nanoscienze, Modena (Italy). CNR-NANO

Molecular modeling of a supramolecular catalytic system is conducted resulting from the assembling between a small peptide and the surface of cationic self-assembled monolayers on gold nanoparticles, through a multiscale iterative approach including atomistic force field development, flexible docking with Brownian Dynamics and µs-long Molecular Dynamics simulations. Self-assembly is a prerequisite for the catalysis, since the catalytic peptides do not display any activity in the absence of the gold nanocluster. Atomistic simulations reveal details of the association dynamics as regulated by defined conformational changes of the peptide due to peptide length and sequence. Our results show the importance of a rational design of the peptide to enhance the catalytic activity of peptide–nanoparticle conjugates and present a viable computational approach toward the design of enzyme mimics having a complex structure–function relationship, for technological and nanomedical applications.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER). Biological Systems Science Division; European Research Council (ERC)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1817000
Journal Information:
International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Online), Journal Name: International Journal of Molecular Sciences (Online) Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 22; ISSN 1422-0067
Publisher:
MDPICopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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