The parameterization and validation of generalized born models using the pairwise descreening approximation

Generalized Born Surface Area (GBSA) models for water using the Pairwise Descreening Approximation (PDA) have been parameterized by two different methods. The first method, similar to that used in previously reported parameterizations, optimizes all parameters against the experimental free energies...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of computational chemistry. - 1984. - 25(2004), 14 vom: 15. Nov., Seite 1760-70
1. Verfasser: Michel, Julien (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Taylor, Richard D, Essex, Jonathan W
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2004
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of computational chemistry
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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Zusammenfassung:Generalized Born Surface Area (GBSA) models for water using the Pairwise Descreening Approximation (PDA) have been parameterized by two different methods. The first method, similar to that used in previously reported parameterizations, optimizes all parameters against the experimental free energies of hydration of organic molecules. The second method optimizes the PDA parameters to compensate only for systematic errors of the PDA. The best models are compared to Poisson-Boltzmann calculations and applied to the computation of potentials of mean force (PMFs) for the association of various molecules. PMFs present a more rigorous test of the ability of a solvation model to correctly reproduce the screening of intermolecular interactions by the solvent, than its accuracy at predicting free energies of hydration of small molecules. Models derived with the first method are sometimes shown to fail to compute accurate potentials of mean force because of large errors in the computation of Born radii, while no such difficulties are observed with the second method. Furthermore, accurate computation of the Born radii appears to be more important than good agreement with experimental free energies of solvation. We discuss the source of errors in the potentials of mean force and suggest means to reduce them. Our findings suggest that Generalized Born models that use the Pairwise Descreening Approximation and that are derived solely by unconstrained optimization of parameters against free energies of hydration should be applied to the modeling of intermolecular interactions with caution
Beschreibung:Date Completed 02.11.2004
Date Revised 13.09.2004
published: Print
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:1096-987X