Probing vibrational energy relaxation in proteins using normal modes

dc.creatorFujisaki, Hiroshi
dc.creatorBu, Lintao
dc.creatorStraub, John E.
dc.date2004-08-26
dc.date2004-09-03
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:58:36Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:58:36Z
dc.descriptionVibrational energy relaxation (VER) of a selected mode in cytochrome c (hemeprotein) in vacuum is studied using two theoretical approaches: One is the equilibrium simulation approach with quantum correction factors, and the other is the reduced model approach which describes the protein as an ensemble of normal modes coupled with nonlinear coupling elements. Both methods result in estimates of VER time (sub ps) for a CD stretching mode in the protein at room temperature, that are in accord with the experimental data of Romesberg's group. The applicability of the two methods is examined through a discussion of the validity of Fermi's golden rule on which the two methods are based.
dc.description20 pages, 8 figures, to appear in "Normal Mode Analysis: Theory and Applications to Biological and Chemical Systems" edited by Q. Cui and I. Bahar
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0408023
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0408023
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/88418
dc.subjectBiomolecules
dc.titleProbing vibrational energy relaxation in proteins using normal modes
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