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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-3-15
pubmed:abstractText
An ab initio self-consistent-field molecular orbital approach was used to compute the electrostatic potentials of dibenzo-p-dioxin, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), two analogues of the latter, and two isomeric benzoflavones on a three-dimensional molecular surface corresponding to the contour of constant electronic density equal to 0.002 electrons/bohr3. The results are discussed in relation to the biological activities of the respective molecules. It is shown that the electrostatic potential graphically depicted on the molecular surface is well suited for the study of recognition interactions, such as are believed to be involved in the initial receptor-mediated step leading to toxicity in the dibenzo-p-dioxins. The surface potential has the advantage of clearly showing steric features that may play a role in understanding the recognition process being investigated.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0263-7855
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
8
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
81-5, 89-90
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1990
pubmed:articleTitle
The use of the electrostatic potential at the molecular surface in recognition interactions: dibenzo-p-dioxins and related systems.
pubmed:affiliation
Nobel Chemicals, Nobel Industries Sweden, Karskoga.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't