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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"KcsA channel"”.
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Computational analyses on the structure-function relation in ion channels
Ion channels are protein molecules, embedded in the lipid bilayer of the cell membranes. They act as powerful sensing elements switching chemicalphysical stimuli into ion-fluxes. At a glance, ion channels are water-filled pores, which can open and close in response to different stimuli (gating), …
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Characterization of the Central Cavity of a Potassium Channel: Helix Dipoles, Conformational Plasticity and Inhibition
<p>Potassium channels are important for regulating the flow of potassium ions across semi-permeable cell membranes in an efficient and selective manner. Potassium channels form a conduction pore comprised of a selectivity filter responsible for the strong preference for potassium, and a …
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In Search of Generic Properties of Evolved Systems: From Elasticity of Proteins to Structure of Metabolic Networks
… and curl of deformations of the transmembrane channel KcsA. In addition, I introduced quantities analogous to bend, splay, and twist deformation energies of nematic liquid crystals. These transformations enable decomposition of displacements into distinct modes of deformation, helping …