ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
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Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
A recently developed procedure for calculation of tails of localized molecular orbitals is applied in order to obtain approximate rotational potential curves. In order to calculate reliable rotational barriers, tails, originating from direct interactions between bonding and antibonding strictly localized orthogonal orbitals, have to be determined. This finding permits us to develop a fast approximate SCF semiempirical procedure offering a reliable tool for studying conformational problems in rather large (bio)molecules. As a first example, a model of the active site of α-chymotrypsin was examined. According to our calculations, a hydrogen bond between Ser-195 and His-57 should exist.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.560220507
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