Quantum Correlation Effects in Biopolymer Structures

D. Raković, M. Dugić, Milenko B. Plavsic

Dejan I. Raković, M. Dugić, M.B. Plavšić

In this paper we describe the biopolymer chain folding problem in the framework of the so-called quantum decoherence theory. As we propose a rather qualitative scenario yet bearing generality, it seems this provides promising basis for the solution-in-principle of the (semi) classically hard kinetic problem of biopolymer chain folding from coiled to native conformation in highly selective ligand proteins/target-receptors biomolecular recognition processes, implying underlying macroscopic quantum nonlocality on the level of biological cell.

Preet Sharma

Dejan I. Raković, Bratislav S. Tosic, Stevo Jaćimovski +1 more

Two unresolved issues of the (semi)classically addressed problems in molecular biophysics are unreasonably long time necessary for the change of biopolymer conformations and long-range directedness of selective biomolecular recognition processes - implying their essential quantum origin. In this paper several possible quantum approaches to biomolecular recognition are considered: Theory of Non-Radiative Resonant Structural Transitions, Model of Quantum Decoherence, and Resonant Recognition Model. These approaches might be of fundamental importance in understanding underlying macroscopic quantum-holographic Hopfield-like control mechanisms of morphogenesis, and their backward influence on the expression of genes, with significant potential psychosomatic implications.

Jacques P. Bothma, Joel Gilmore, Ross H. McKenzie

J. M. André, J. Delhalle, Janos J. Ladik