CV:NASBPP
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Definition
The simple base pair parameters for the A:B base pair.
IMPORTANT: It is critical that the A and B bases are not separated during simulation due to imaging of DNA chains into the simulation box. Use ether topjoinmol from CATs or use correct value of iwrap in sander or pmemd.
Specification
Section name: NASBPP
Key | Type | Default | Description |
name | string | unique CV name | |
group_a | mask | atoms for the base A ring | |
reference_a | string | name of the file with the reference structure in the XYZ format, the structure must have the same number of atoms as the group group_a | |
group_b | mask | atoms for the base B ring | |
reference_b | string | name of the file with the reference structure in the XYZ format, the structure must have the same number of atoms as the group group_b | |
group_c | mask | atom from A base defining origin of y-axis | |
group_d | mask | atom from B base defining end of y-axis | |
parameter | string | type of parameter (one of): shear, stretch, stagger, buckle, propeller, opening |
Keys in bold are mandatory.