Title: Molecular Simulations Explore Membrane-Active Peptides and Anesthetic Drugs Interacting
Speaker: Dr. Sun Delin (University of New South Wales)
Time: 16:00p.m., Sep. 28th, 2016
Venue: Room 208, Building No. 16, Wushan Campus
Abstract:
Membrane-active peptides (MAPs) represent a class of short-sequenced proteins, which can rapidly permeate cell membranes and even disrupt cell membranes. However, the underlying mechanisms by which MAPs permeate and disrupt cell membranes are controversial. In this talk, I will introduce a cooperative kinetic model derived from computer simulations to explain how MAPs are able to permeate cell membrane by generating membrane pores.
Brief introduction to Dr. Sun Delin:
Dr. Sun obtained his bachelor degree from South China University of Technology (SCUT) in 2009 and obtained his master degree in 2012. Dr. Sun was awarded the most outstanding master student of Chemical Engineering major in Guangdong province in 2013. After receiving a postgraduate scholarship from University of New South Wales, Dr. Sun went to Australia to peruse his PhD degree in chemistry. He obtained his PhD degree in June, 2016.