AMBER Archive (2007)

Subject: Re: AMBER: RE: FF94 or FF99?

From: Adrian Roitberg (roitberg_at_qtp.ufl.edu)
Date: Thu Nov 22 2007 - 09:20:22 CST

Patel,
Neither of those !

See previous threads on this subject on the amber archives, but I
strongly suggest either ff99SB or ff03.

a.

Patel, Bhavesh H wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm going to be running simulations on the interactions within a enzyme-inhibitor complex and I was wondering which amber force field, FF94 or FF99 would be best to use?
> I know that FF94 is more helical friendly and that ther are some issues with FF99, for example, it can give an inaccurate description of electrostatic interaction between monomers at close distances of approach.
> Any information will be much appreciated!
> Thanks
>
> Bhavesh
> 

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