Protonation of histidine rings using quantum-mechanical methods

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Abstract
Histidine can be protonated on either or both of the two N atoms of the imidazole moiety. Each of the three possible forms occurs as a result of the stereochemical environment of the histidine side chain. In an atomic model, comparing the possible protonation states in situ, looking at possible hydrogen bonding and metal coordination, it is possible to predict which is most likely to be correct. A more direct method is described that uses quantum-mechanical methods to calculate, also in situ, the minimum geometry and energy for comparison, and therefore to more accurately identify the most likely protonation state.
Funding Information
  • National Institutes of Health (P01GM063210, and R24GM141254)
  • US Department of Energy (DEAC02-05CH11231)
  • National Science Foundation (CHE-2136142)

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