BUFF: A Biological Universal Forcefield Derived from Quantum Mechanics

 

Thesis by Matt J. Carlson

 

Full Thesis in PDF format.

 Contents:

Acknowledgements

Thesis Abstract

List of Figures

List of Tables

Chapter 1: Approximating Chemistry

Introduction

Molecular Modeling

Quantum Mechanics

Molecular Mechanics

References

Chapter 2: Development of a Biological Universal Forcefield

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Parameterization

Validation and Comparison Studies

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: An Examination of Solvent Effects on Peptide Torsions

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Appendix A – BUFF Parameters

Appendix B – BUFF Conversion File