Topological Constraints and Their Conformational Entropic Penalties on RNA Folds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2018.03.035
Abstract: Functional RNAs can fold into intricate structures using a number of different secondary and tertiary structural motifs. Many factors contribute to the overall free energy of the target fold. This study aims at quantifying the… read more here.
Keywords: entropic; topological constraints; rna folds; secondary tertiary ... See more keywords
Glassiness and Heterogeneous Dynamics in Dense Solutions of Ring Polymers.
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.119.197801
Abstract: Understanding how topological constraints affect the dynamics of polymers in solution is at the basis of any polymer theory and it is particularly needed for melts of rings. These polymers fold as crumpled and space-filling… read more here.
Keywords: dynamics dense; solutions ring; glassiness heterogeneous; heterogeneous dynamics ... See more keywords
Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Polycarbonate Deformation: Dependence of Mechanical Performance by the Effect of Spatial Distribution and Topological Constraints
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15010043
Abstract: Polycarbonate is an engineering plastic used in a wide range of applications due to its excellent mechanical properties, which are closely related to its molecular structure. We performed coarse-grained molecular dynamics (CGMD) calculations to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: spatial distribution; topological constraints; molecular dynamics; grained molecular ... See more keywords