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Journal Article

TitleThe Davydov/Scott model for energy storage and transport in proteins.
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsCruzeiro, L
Year of Publication2009
JournalJ Biol Phys
Volume35
Issue1
Date Published2009 Feb
Pagination43-55
ISSN0092-0606
Abstract

The current status of the Davydov/Scott model for energy transfer in proteins is reviewed. After a brief introduction to the theoretical framework and to the basic results, the problems of finite temperature dynamics and of the full quantum and mixed quantum-classical approximations are described, as well as recent results obtained within each of these approximations. A short survey of experimental evidence in support of the Davydov/Scott model is made and absorption spectra are calculated that show the same temperature dependence as that measured in crystalline acetanilide. Future applications of the Davydov/Scott model to protein folding and function and to misfolding diseases are outlined.

DOI10.1007/s10867-009-9129-0
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19669568?dopt=Abstract

Alternate JournalJ Biol Phys
PubMed ID19669568
PubMed Central IDPMC2660397
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