How do I determine or select carbon atoms for calculating Area per Lipid?

Brandt Bertrand @Brandt-Bertrand

13 February 2023 0 6K Report

I want to calculate Area per Lipid using the VMD membrane plugin, and I need specific carbon atoms for the calculation.

How do I select carbon atoms for calculating Area per Lipid?

How do I know which carbon atoms determine a lipid´s area?

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