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ArticleJournal of chemical theory and computation2025

TS2CG as a Membrane Builder.

Fabian Schuhmann, Jan A Stevens, Neda Rahmani, Isabell Lindahl, Chelsea M Brown, Christopher Brasnett, Dimitrios Anastasiou, Adrià Bravo Vidal, Beatrice Geiger, Siewert J Marrink and 1 more

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Article in Journal of chemical theory and computation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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11 authors.

Fabian SchuhmannNiels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0002-3768-6494
Jan A StevensGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen 9747 AG, Netherlands.
Neda RahmaniNiels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark.
Isabell LindahlNiels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark.ORCID 0009-0001-2430-9059
Chelsea M BrownGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen 9747 AG, Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2006-5015
Christopher BrasnettGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen 9747 AG, Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9235-1673
Dimitrios AnastasiouNiels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark.
Adrià Bravo VidalNiels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark.
Beatrice GeigerNiels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark.ORCID 0009-0001-3786-2283
Siewert J MarrinkGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen 9747 AG, Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-8423-5277
Weria PezeshkianNiels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark.ORCID 0000-0001-5509-0996

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations excel at capturing biological processes at the molecular scale but rely on a well-defined initial structure. As MD simulations now extend to whole-cell-level modeling, new tools are needed to efficiently build initial structures. Here, we introduce TS2CG version 2, designed to construct coarse-grained membrane structures with any desired shape and lateral organization. This version enables precise placement of lipids and proteins based on curvature preference, facilitating the creation of large, near-equilibrium membranes. Additional features include controlled pore generation and the placement of specific lipids at membrane edges for stabilization. Moreover, a Python interface allows users to extend functionality while maintaining the high performance of the C++ core. To demonstrate its capabilities, we showcase challenging simulations, including a Möbius strip membrane, a vesicle with lipid domains as continental plates (Martini globe), and entire mitochondrial membranes exhibiting lipid heterogeneity due to curvature, along with a comprehensive set of tutorials.

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Cell MembraneLipid BilayersMolecular Dynamics SimulationLipid Bilayers

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PMID40892257
PMCPMC12461906

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