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Title: The influence of model building schemes and molecular dynamics sampling on QM-cluster models: the chorismate mutase case study

Journal Article · · Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CP06100K · OSTI ID:2336845

Most QM-cluster models of enzymes are constructed based on X-ray crystal structures, which limits comparison to in vivo structure and mechanism. This work introduces an MD to QM-cluster model workflow.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
2336845
Journal Information:
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP, Journal Name: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 26; ISSN 1463-9076; ISSN PPCPFQ
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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