title: Molecular modeling of nucleic acid structure: electrostatics and solvation.
abstract: This unit presents an overview of computer simulation techniques as applied to nucleic acid systems, ranging from simple in vacuo molecular modeling techniques to more complete all-atom molecular dynamics treatments that include an explicit representation of the environment. The third in a series of four units, this unit focuses on critical issues in solvation and the treatment of electrostatics.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Cheatham
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kollman
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D008958:Models, Molecular; D009690:Nucleic Acid Conformation; D009696:Nucleic Acids / Q000737:chemistry*; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry*; D055672:Static Electricity
chemical_list: D009696:Nucleic Acids; D012997:Solvents