mustafa bilsel wrote:
Hi,
I would like to ask questions about what we can do with Gromacs.
3. For example I have some different molecules and I would like to see
their binding affinity to carbon nanotubes. Is it possible to do this
simulation with Gromacs? If possible, I should have attractive and
repulsive potentials. Which potential(s) in Gromacs should I use for
this purpose?
This question is better posed as a parameterization issue. I don't know which
of the force field Gromacs has that would accommodate such a venture, but if
there is literature precedent, I would start there. Be advised that
parameterization is an advanced topic, and you should be prepared to invest more
time in deriving parameters than in actually collecting data.
http://www.gromacs.org/Documentation/How-tos/Parameterization
2. Is it possible to simulate folding mechanism of a protein in closed
geometry? closed geometry maybe in cylindrical or cubic shape.
Anything is possible, but the time frame is probably a limiting factor. Protein
folding occurs on a time scale that exceeds most simulations. Small model
peptides can be done, but even then a significant amount of data needs to be
collected. Whether or not you can achieve an exact configuration depends
entirely upon the quality of the force field model, simulation parameters, and
extent of sampling.
3. Can we check if a protein adhesed or not a to a surface? surface
consists of atoms.
Sure.
Gromacs is a very versatile program capable of doing pretty much anything you
tell it. Therein lies the problem - whether or not self-consistent force fields
exist to describe heterogeneous and/or non-biological systems as you've
described. Certainly people have worked on such areas, so I would advise you to
do some extensive background reading and planning. It will save you a lot of
time down the road.
-Justin
Best wishes
Mustafa Bilsel
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Virginia Tech
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