生物大分子的微观结构动力学决定其生物学功能,其力学-化学耦合规律是分子生物力学的重点关注方向。分子动力学模拟是耦合生物大分子力学-化学性质微观结构动力学基础的有效手段,其结果可用于预测结构-功能关系、指导实验设计和诠释实验结果。本文简要介绍了分子动力学模拟的方法学特点、基本工作原理及其在分子生物力学中的应用,并展望了未来可能的发展方向和应用前景。
Micro-structural dynamics of biomolecules governs their biological functions.Mechano-chemical coupling is a key issue in molecular biomechanics.Molecular dynamics simulation(MDS) is an effective approach to coordinate the biomolecular micro-structural dynamics with their mechanical and chemical features.The outcomes provide the bases in predicting the structure-function relationship,optimizing the experimental design,and interpreting the measured data.This mini-review briefly introduces the MDS approach,the working principle,and the biological significance in molecular biomechanics,and proposes the prospects of future development and potential applications.