Publications by authors named "W Kopec"

Space analog research has increased over the last few years with new analogs appearing every year. Research in this field is very important for future real mission planning, selection and training of astronauts. Analog environments offer specific characteristics that resemble to some extent the environment of a real space mission.

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  • TREK1 is a potassium channel that helps control cell resting potential and could be a key target for treating neuropathy.
  • Recent research has identified two small molecules (Q6F and Q5F) that enhance the activity of TREK1, influencing how the channel opens and closes.
  • Simulations reveal that the stability of hydrogen bond networks near the channel's selectivity filter plays a crucial role in its function, suggesting new strategies for designing better therapeutic ligands.
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The rapid advancement in computational power available for research offers to bring not only quantitative improvements, but also qualitative changes in the field of biomolecular simulation. Here, we review the state of biomolecular dynamics simulations at the threshold to exascale resources becoming available. Both developments in parallel and distributed computing will be discussed, providing a perspective on the state of the art of both.

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Potassium (K) channels combine high conductance with high ion selectivity. To explain this efficiency, two molecular mechanisms have been proposed. The "direct knock-on" mechanism is defined by water-free K permeation and formation of direct ion-ion contacts in the highly conserved selectivity filter (SF).

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Despite the unquestionable advantages of digital transformation (DT) in organizations, the very process of DT could have an impact on the level of stress of the employees. The negative effects of the digital transformation process can be observed during the implementation of information and communication technologies (ICT) solutions. They are further enhanced by the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, as digital transformation has accelerated to allow for remote work.

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