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Rigidity analysis of HIV-1 protease
We present a rigidity analysis on a large number of X-ray crystal structures
of the enzyme HIV-1 protease using the 'pebble game' algorithm of the software
FIRST. We find that although the rigidity profile remains similar across a
comprehensive set of high resolution structures, the profile changes
significantly in the presence of an inhibitor. Our study shows that the action
of the inhibitors is to restrict the flexibility of the beta-hairpin flaps
which allow access to the active site. The results are discussed in the context
of full molecular dynamics simulations as well as data from NMR experiments.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures. Conference proceedings for CMMP conference 2010
which was held at the University of Warwic
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Chemical Mixing Study for the Hanford TWRS Supporting Facilities (U)
This Engineering Calculation addresses consequences of mixing any two hazardous chemicals contained in the same section of TWRS supporting facilities, as screened in accordance with `Westinghouse Savannah River Company Engineering and Construction Services Division Guidelines and Methods.
Multifunctional protein labeling via enzymatic N-terminal tagging and elaboration by click chemistry
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