Implementing a Variational Quantum Eigensolver to Model DNA
By Anjali Pillai
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a negative single-stranded RNA virus of the Pneumoviridae family. RSV contains 3 main protein structures - the attachment G glycoprotein, the fusion F glycoprotein, and the small hydrophobic proteins which serve as a viroprotein. This project will primarily focus on the attachment G protein in relation to the receptor protein on the host side. The main aim of this project is to implement a Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) to compare ground state energy levels and binding energy levels of Respiratory Syncytial Virus attachment G proteins and possible receptor shapes in order to identify the optimal receptor shape for a viable vaccine or drug treatment.
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