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2. 1. Modeling of voltage-gated ion channels

   Author : Pär Bjelkmar; Erik Lindahl; Toby W. Allen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Molecular modeling; Molecular dynamics; Voltage-gating; Ion channels; Protein structure prediction; Chemistry; Kemi; biokemi; inriktning teoretisk kemi; Biochemistry with Emphasis on Theoretical Chemistry;

   Abstract : The recent determination of several crystal structures of voltage-gated ion channels has catalyzed computational efforts of studying these remarkable molecular machines that are able to conduct ions across biological membranes at extremely high rates without compromising the ion selectivity. Starting from the open crystal structures, we have studied the gating mechanism of these channels by molecular modeling techniques. READ MORE

4. 2. Gating and modulation mechanism of voltage gated sodium channels

   Author : Koushik Choudhury; Lucie Delemotte; Erik Lindahl; Philip Biggin; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Voltage gated sodium channels; Molecular dynamics simulation; π-helix; open state; Biologisk fysik; Biological Physics;

   Abstract : Voltage-gated sodium channels (Nav channels) play an essential role in nerve impulse conduction in excitable cells. Thus, these channels are involved in several neurological and muscular disorders. Understanding their mechanism of functioning  is essential for designing drugs targeting them. READ MORE

5. 3. Computational Analysis of Molecular Recognition Involving the Ribosome and a Voltage Gated K+ Channel

   Author : Martin Andér; Johan Åqvist; Lennart Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; computer simulations; molecular dynamics; ligand binding; binding free energy; linear interaction energy; codon recognition; translation termination; release factor; voltage gated potassium ion channel; Kv1.5; Structural biology; Strukturbiologi; Biochemistry; Biokemi; Biokemi; Biochemistry;

   Abstract : Over the last few decades, computer simulation techniques have been established as an essential tool for understanding biochemical processes. This thesis deals mainly with the application of free energy calculations to ribosomal complexes and a cardiac ion channel. READ MORE

6. 4. New aspects of voltage-gated calcium channel regulation in pancreatic beta-cells - Relevance for insulin release and type 2 diabetes

   Author : Thomas Reinbothe; Diabetes - öpatofysiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; voltage-gated calcium channels; L-type; insulin secretion; type 2 diabetes;

   Abstract : Voltage-gated Ca2+ channels are essential transducers of cellular signals in many electrically excitable cells. In the pancreatic beta-cell they mediate controlled Ca2+ influx, which is the final trigger for Ca2+ dependent release (exocytosis) of the blood glucose lowering hormone insulin. READ MORE

7. 5. Molecular aspects on voltage-sensor movement

   Author : Amir Broomand; Fredrik Elinder; Guiscard Seebohm; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Potassium channels; voltage-gated; chemistry; metabolism; physiology; patch-clamp techniques; oocytes; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Voltage-gated ion channels are fundamental for electrical signaling in living cells. They are composed of four subunits, each holding six transmembrane helices, S1-S6. Each subunit contains a voltage-sensor domain, S1-S4, and a pore domain, S5-S6. READ MORE