Abstract
Naturally occurring and synthetic peptides may be a novel class of clinically useful antibiotics. A large body of experimental data on structure function relationships for such peptides is available, but the molecular mechanism of their action remains elusive in most cases. Computer simulations can give detailed insights into the interactions between peptides and lipid bilayers, at least one crucial step in the antimicrobial mechanism. Here we review recent simulations of antimicrobial peptides and discuss potential future contributions of computer simulations in understanding and ultimately designing antimicrobial peptides.
Keywords: Antimicrobial peptides, molecular dynamics simulation, lipid bilayers, micelle, drug design
Current Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Computer Simulation of Antimicrobial Peptides
Volume: 14 Issue: 26
Author(s): Edit Matyus, Christian Kandt and D. Peter Tieleman
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Keywords: Antimicrobial peptides, molecular dynamics simulation, lipid bilayers, micelle, drug design
Abstract: Naturally occurring and synthetic peptides may be a novel class of clinically useful antibiotics. A large body of experimental data on structure function relationships for such peptides is available, but the molecular mechanism of their action remains elusive in most cases. Computer simulations can give detailed insights into the interactions between peptides and lipid bilayers, at least one crucial step in the antimicrobial mechanism. Here we review recent simulations of antimicrobial peptides and discuss potential future contributions of computer simulations in understanding and ultimately designing antimicrobial peptides.
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Matyus Edit, Kandt Christian and Tieleman Peter D., Computer Simulation of Antimicrobial Peptides, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2007; 14 (26) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/092986707782360105
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/092986707782360105 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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