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On the interpretation and use of <|E|2>(d*) profiles.

Richard J Morris1, Eric Blanc, Gérard Bricogne

  • 1Global Phasing Ltd, Sheraton House, Castle Park, Cambridge CB3 0AX, England.

Acta Crystallographica. Section D, Biological Crystallography
|January 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Profiles of squared normalized structure factors (<|E|(2)>(d*)) reveal insights into protein and nucleic acid structures. This analysis clarifies the

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Area of Science:

  • Structural Biology
  • Crystallography
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Understanding macromolecular structure is crucial in biology.
  • Structure factor profiles provide data for structural analysis.
  • The 'solvent dip' phenomenon requires further explanation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compute and interpret profiles of squared normalized structure factors (<|E|(2)>(d*)) for proteins and nucleic acids.
  • To elucidate the structural basis of the 'solvent dip' at 6.3 A resolution.
  • To explore the utility of <|E|(2)>(d*) profiles for structural classification, scale estimation, and solvent modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Computation of <|E|(2)>(d*) profiles from crystallographic data.
  • Analysis of profiles in relation to protein secondary structures and water structure.
  • Development of a hierarchical classification system based on <|E|(2)>(d*) profiles.

Main Results:

  • Computed <|E|(2)>(d*) profiles for numerous proteins and nucleic acids.
  • Demonstrated that the 'solvent dip' is primarily a protein secondary-structure effect, amplified by water.
  • Established <|E|(2)>(d*) profiles as a superior alternative to Wilson scale estimation and a novel solvent-modeling approach.

Conclusions:

  • The <|E|(2)>(d*) profiles offer a powerful tool for understanding macromolecular structures.
  • Protein secondary structure significantly influences the observed 'solvent dip'.
  • <|E|(2)>(d*) profiles enable hierarchical structural classification and improved crystallographic data processing.

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