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An information theory model of hydrophobic interactions.

Authors :
Hummer, Gerhard
Garde, Shekhar
Source :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 8/20/96, Vol. 93 Issue 17, p8951. 5p. 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Describes an information theory model of hydrophobic interactions. Probability of observing a molecular-sized cavity in the solvent; Basis of two moments available from the density and radial distribution of oxygen atoms in liquid water; Simplicity and flexibility of the approach.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278424
Volume :
93
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9703202610
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.93.17.8951