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We perform a theoretical study of the temperature dependent electronic specific heat at constant volume C V ( T ) for a fibrous α 3 -helical polypeptide, which has the amino acid sequence (Leu-Glu-Thr-Leu-Ala-Lys-Ala)3, considering only its primary structure. We focus also on two different variants of the α 3 -helical polypeptide, namely those with (5Q α 3 variant, mutation Ala5Gln) and without (7Q α 3 variant, mutation Ala7Gln) fibrous assemblies. The energy spectra are calculated using a two-dimensional Schrödinger equation within a tight-binding approximation in which the isolated amino acid vertical ionization energy and the hopping terms are found using density functional theory computations.
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  • ► Energy spectra of the α 3-helical polypeptide and its 5Q α 3 and 7Q α 3 variant structures. ► Electronic specific heat (ESH) at constant volume of the polypeptides in focus. ► Possibility of using the ESH profiles as a tool for early diagnosis of amyloidosis-like diseases. ► Interesting for physical chemistry and biological researchers.

    Authors:   G.A. Mendes, E.L. Albuquerque, U.L. Fulco, L.M. Bezerril, E.W.S. Caetano, V.N. Freire
    Journal:   Chemical Physics Letters
    Year:   2012
    DOI:   10.1016/j.cplett.2012.06.015
    Publication date:   18-06-2012
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