Molecular simulations confirm role of functional rotation in multidrug resistance
Monday, November 22, 2010 - 11:04
in Physics & Chemistry
A new molecular simulation technique developed by Japanese researchers at RIKEN and Kyoto University has confirmed for the first time the function of the transporter protein AcrB in E. coli multidrug resistance. The result marks a key step in efforts to combat antibiotic resistance, demonstrating the power of computer simulation as an essential tool for basic research.