Molecular dynamics simulation dataset of a kinesin on tubulin heterodimers in electric field

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Electro-detachment of kinesin motor domain from microtubule in silico

Jiri Prusa et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates, for the first time, that the motor domain of Kinesin-1 can be detached from a microtubule by an intense electric field within nanoseconds. The detachment is dependent on the direction and strength of the electric field. The results provide insights into the molecular interactions between electromagnetic fields and biomatter, with potential applications in biomedical and bio-nanotechnological control of protein nanomotors.

COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL (2023)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Effects of Externally Applied Electric Fields on the Manipulation of Solvated-Chignolin Folding: Static- versus Alternating-Field Dichotomy at Play

HaoLun Wu et al.

Summary: The interaction between protein and external electric field can alter its structure and behavior, which may have uncertain health consequences. On the other hand, the application of electric fields can help treat diseases, but a better understanding of the effects induced by electric fields is needed. This study investigated how externally applied electric fields manipulate protein folding using chignolin as a prototype. The results revealed different folding behaviors of chignolin under static and alternating electric fields, especially in the early stages of hydrophobic core formation.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Lab-on-chip microscope platform for electro-manipulation of a dense microtubules network

Daniel Havelka et al.

Summary: Pulsed electric field (PEF) technology shows promise in manipulating biomolecular components and has potential applications in biomedicine and bionanotechnology. This study developed a lab-on-a-chip platform to investigate the effects of microsecond PEF on a microtubule network that mimics the density of microtubules in cells. The results demonstrate that microsecond PEF can overcome non-covalent bonding forces and induce aggregation of microtubules.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Electro-opening of a microtubule lattice in silico

Jiri Prusa et al.

Summary: In this study, it was found through computer simulation that a strong electric field can alter the structure of microtubules, opening up new possibilities for electromagnetic modulation of biological and artificial materials.

COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL (2021)

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Review Biophysics