A Simplified Geometry Approach (IMAGE)

Université de Genève

A Simplified Geometry Approach

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The essential nano-mechanic features of proteins can be conveniently studied by a simplified geometry. Taking, for example, a cylinder, and asking for «evolution» to find a fluid channel (shown in blue) a multitude of realistic properties of real proteins appear naturally, and exhibit the advantage of conceptual, rather than detailed models of proteins.

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© UNIGE - Jean-Pierre Eckmann

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