Journal Article
Título | The Davydov/Scott model for energy storage and transport in proteins. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Authors | Cruzeiro, L |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Journal | J Biol Phys |
Volume | 35 |
Questão | 1 |
Date Published | 2009 Feb |
Pagination | 43-55 |
ISSN | 0092-0606 |
Abstract | The current status of the Davydov/Scott model for energy transfer in proteins is reviewed. After a brief introduction to the theoretical framework and to the basic results, the problems of finite temperature dynamics and of the full quantum and mixed quantum-classical approximations are described, as well as recent results obtained within each of these approximations. A short survey of experimental evidence in support of the Davydov/Scott model is made and absorption spectra are calculated that show the same temperature dependence as that measured in crystalline acetanilide. Future applications of the Davydov/Scott model to protein folding and function and to misfolding diseases are outlined. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10867-009-9129-0 |
Sapientia | |
Alternate Journal | J Biol Phys |
PubMed ID | 19669568 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC2660397 |