Computer Simulations of Biomolecular Systems : Theoretical and Experimental Applications

Wilfred F. van Gunsteren

ISBN 10: 9072199251 / ISBN 13: 9789072199256

Published by Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands, 1997

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The third volume in the series on Computer Simulation of Biomolecular Systems continues with the format introduced in the first volume [1] and elaborated in the second volume [2]. The primary emphasis is on the methodological aspects of simulations, although there are some chapters that present the results obtained for specific systems of biological interest. The focus of this volume has changed somewhat since there are several chapters devoted to structure-based ligand design, which had only a single chapter in the second volume. It seems useful to set the stage for this volume by quoting from my preface to Volume 2 [2]. 'The long-range 'goal of molecular approaches to biology is to describe living systems in terms of chemistry and physics. Over the last fifty years great progress has been made in applying the equations representing the underlying physical laws to chemical problems involv ing the structures and reactions of small molecules. Corresponding studies of mesoscopic systems have been undertaken much more recently. Molecular dynamics simulations, which are the primary focus of this volume, represent the most important theoretical approach to macromolecules of biological interest.' .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computer Simulations of Biomolecular Systems : Theoretical and Experimental Applications
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9072199251
• ISBN 13: 9789072199256
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 41D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 41 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1127 grams

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The third volume in the series on Computer Simulation of Biomolecular Systems continues with the format introduced in the first volume [1] and elaborated in the second volume [2]. The primary emphasis is on the methodological aspects of simulations, although there are some chapters that present the results obtained for specific systems of biological interest. The focus of this volume has changed somewhat since there are several chapters devoted to structure-based ligand design, which had only a single chapter in the second volume. It seems useful to set the stage for this volume by quoting from my preface to Volume 2 [2]. "The long-range 'goal of molecular approaches to biology is to describe living systems in terms of chemistry and physics. Over the last fifty years great progress has been made in applying the equations representing the underlying physical laws to chemical problems involv­ ing the structures and reactions of small molecules. Corresponding studies of mesoscopic systems have been undertaken much more recently. Molecular dynamics simulations, which are the primary focus of this volume, represent the most important theoretical approach to macromolecules of biological interest." ...