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Atomic-level characterization of protein-lipid interactions using molecular dynamics simulations

Baylon Cardiel, Javier Lorenzo

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Title
Atomic-level characterization of protein-lipid interactions using molecular dynamics simulations
Author(s)
Baylon Cardiel, Javier Lorenzo
Issue Date
2016-06-01
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Tajkhorshid, Emad
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Tajkhorshid, Emad
Committee Member(s)
  • Gennis, Robert B.
  • Rienstra, Chad
  • Schuler, Mary
Department of Study
School of Molecular & Cell Bio
Discipline
Biophysics & Computnl Biology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
  • Membrane
  • Peripheral proteins
  • Molecular dynamics
  • Lipids
Abstract
Peripheral membrane proteins are structurally diverse proteins that are involved in fundamental cellular processes. Their activity of these proteins is frequently modulated through their interaction with cellular membranes, and as a result techniques to study the interfacial interaction between peripheral proteins and the membrane are in high demand. Due to the fluid nature of the membrane and the reversibility of protein–membrane interactions, the experimental study of these systems remains a challenging task. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations offer a suitable approach to study protein–lipid interactions with high spatial and temporal resolution. Here, we present a summary of recent applications of MD simulations to study the interaction of different classes of membrane proteins with lipid bilayers at the atomic level. Specific systems studied include membrane-bound cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes, a class membrane proteins involved in the metabolism of a wide range of molecules, the hemagglutinin fusion peptide (HAfp), a small peptide that mediates the fusion process of the influenza virus to a host cell, and the T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain (Tim) proteins, involved in the mechanism of lipid recognition by T-cells.
Graduation Semester
2016-08
Type of Resource
text
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Copyright 2016 Javier Baylon Cardiel

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