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Optimizing Solute-Solute Interactions in the GLYCAM06 and CHARMM36 Carbohydrate Force Fields Using Osmotic Pressure Measurements
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Optimizing Solute-Solute Interactions in the GLYCAM06 and CHARMM36 Carbohydrate Force Fields Using Osmotic Pressure Measurements

Wesley K Lay, Mark S Miller and Adrian H Elcock
Journal of chemical theory and computation, Vol.12(4), pp.1401-1407
04/12/2016
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.5b01136
PMCID: PMC5082696
PMID: 26967542

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Abstract

GLYCAM06 and CHARMM36 are successful force fields for modeling carbohydrates. To correct recently identified deficiencies with both force fields, we adjusted intersolute nonbonded parameters to reproduce the experimental osmotic coefficient of glucose at 1 M. The modified parameters improve behavior of glucose and sucrose up to 4 M and improve modeling of a dextran 55-mer. While the modified parameters may not be applicable to all carbohydrates, they highlight the use of osmotic simulations to optimize force fields.
Osmotic Pressure Sucrose - chemistry Thermodynamics Carbohydrates - chemistry Models, Chemical Computer Simulation Glucose - chemistry Models, Molecular Dextrans - chemistry Osmosis Software

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