Probing allosteric communication with combined molecular dynamics simulations and network analysis.
Curr Opin Struct Biol
; 86: 102820, 2024 06.
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ABSTRACT
Understanding the allosteric mechanisms within biomolecules involved in diseases is of paramount importance for drug discovery. Indeed, characterizing communication pathways and critical hotspots in signal transduction can guide a rational approach to leverage allosteric modulation for therapeutic purposes. While the atomistic signatures of allosteric processes are difficult to determine experimentally, computational methods can be a remarkable resource. Network analysis built on Molecular Dynamics simulation data is particularly suited in this respect and is gradually becoming of routine use. Herein, we collect the recent literature in the field, discussing different aspects and available options for network construction and analysis. We further highlight interesting refinements and extensions, eventually providing our perspective on this topic.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Curr Opin Struct Biol
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article