International Journal for Multiscale Computational Engineering

ISSN for PRINT: 1543-1649

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2004, Volume2

Issue 2

157 pages

DOI: 10.1615/IntJMultCompEng.v2.i2

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Gary S. Ayton
Department of Chemistry and Henry Eyring Center for Theoretical Chemistry University of Utah, 315 S. 1400 E. Rm 2020 Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0850

Gregory A. Voth
Department of Chemistry and Henry Eyring Center for Theoretical Chemistry University of Utah, 315 S. 1400 E. Rm 2020 Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0850

A novel multiscale simulation methodology is presented that is capable of modeling complex biomolecular systems across disparate time and length-scales. The methodology presented here employs novel mesoscopic simulation methods combined with nonequilibrium molecular dynamics at the atomistic level. The resulting disparate length and time scales associated with biological assemblies are thus effectively bridged. As an example, results for the multiscale simulation of Large Unilamellar Vesicles (LUVs) immersed in solvent are presented. It is found that in all cases the LUVs slightly contract to a smaller radius, as compared to the initial perfectly round state, to one where thermal undulations persist. In cases where the effective osmotic stress is altered, the LUVs are observed to expand or contract mesoscopically.

DOI: 10.1615/IntJMultCompEng.v2.i2.80 Download article, 23 pages

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