Fatemeh Khalili Araghi
Assistant Professor
Research Interests
- Computer modeling of paracellular transport pathways
- We are using molecular dynamics simulations to study ion conduction across paracellular transport pathways. Using all-atom simulations, we will study the dynamics of membrane proteins that form tight junction strands between two neighboring cells, and will study permeation of ions and small molecules across these proteins. The simulations allow us to quantify the paracellular current and will identify ion binding sites across the pathways, which in turn might lead to the design of new therapeutic compounds for blocking the pathway. Modulation of the paracellular current is significantly important in treatment of diarrhea and neurological diseases.
At a Glance
- Title Assistant Professor
- College College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Department Department of Physics
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