A Modular Strategy for Generating Starting Conformations and Data Structures of Polynucleotide Helices for Potential Energy Calculations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Tamar Schlick

 
9780484409971: A Modular Strategy for Generating Starting Conformations and Data Structures of Polynucleotide Helices for Potential Energy Calculations (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Develop starting DNA conformations quickly with a modular, science‑driven approach.

This book presents a practical method to build polynucleotide helices and their data structures for potential energy calculations, focusing on Cartesian space generation over traditional crystal coordinates.

Readers are guided through a simple, flexible workflow for assembling DNA helices and their supporting data. The approach emphasizes modularity, ease of use, and applicability to multiple helix types, including A, B, and Z forms. By using average structural data and a set of geometric variables, you can generate reasonable starting conformations for molecular mechanics and dynamics studies without relying on exact crystal coordinates.

The material covers how to model building blocks, manage coordinate transformations, and construct data structures that support energy evaluations. It also discusses practical considerations, such as connector geometries and the balance between accuracy and computational efficiency. The discussion is grounded in real-world applications for nucleic acid modeling and potential extensions to broader polymer systems.

  • How to represent nucleic acids with a modular, block‑based planning structure
  • How to generate starting coordinates in Cartesian space using a simple bond list
  • How to assign and adjust helix parameters to model A, B, and Z DNA forms
  • How to apply a build‑up mindset to explore conformational space and novel helices

Ideal for researchers and students working with molecular mechanics, dynamics, or nucleic acid modeling who want a practical, adaptable workflow.


A Modular Strategy for Generating Starting Conformations and Data Structures of Polynucleotide Helices for Potential Energy Calculations

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