A Coarse-Grained Lattice Model for Molecular Recognition
arXiv:physics/0608234 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.97.128101
Abstract
We present a simple model which allows to investigate equilibrium aspects of molecular recognition between rigid biomolecules on a generic level. Using a two-stage approach, which consists of a design and a testing step, the role of cooperativity and of varying bond strength in molecular recognition is investigated. Cooperativity is found to enhance selectivity. In complexes which require a high binding flexibility a small number of strong bonds seems to be favored compared to a situation with many but weak bonds.
4 pages, 3 figures, to appear in Phys. Rev. Lett
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