Abstract
A recent paper in this journal uses molecular dynamics methods to study hydrolysis of guanosine triphosphate (GTP). The author reports that cleavage of the molecule occurs in less than 5 ps, and leads to a number of fragments including a free oxygen atom and a reduced magnesium ion. This conclusion is not in agreement with the known biochemistry and chemical reactivity of GTP or with previous computational studies of its hydrolysis reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5366-7; discussion 5368-9 |
Journal | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 45 |
Publication status | Published - 7 Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Chelating Agents
- Guanosine Monophosphate
- Guanosine Triphosphate
- Magnesium