Molecular dynamics simulation of self-assembly process of DNA and B-PDEAEA

doi:10.7523/j.issn.2095-6134.2018.04.010

Abstract

Abstract: The self-assemble processes of DNA/B-PDEAEA nanoparticles are investigated by means of molecular dynamics simulations. The simulation results show that the electrostatic interaction force is the main driving force for the self-assembly process. At the same N/P ratio,stable nanoparticles form easier when the number of DNA base pairs is larger. With the same number of base pairs, stable nanoparticles form easier at larger N/P ratio.

Key words: DNA, self-assembly, molecular dynamics simulation

CLC Number:

O642

HUANG Xuqi, LI Xiaoyi. Molecular dynamics simulation of self-assembly process of DNA and B-PDEAEA[J]. , 2018, 35(4): 487-491.

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