Stanford and Google team up to simulate key drug receptor
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 07:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Roughly 40 percent of all medications act on cells' G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). One of these receptors, beta 2 adrenergic receptor site (B2AR), naturally transforms between two base configurations; knowing the precise location of each of approximately 4,000 atoms is crucial for ensuring a snug fit between it and the drug.