Digested disorder: Quarterly intrinsic disorder digest (January/February/March, 2013)

Area of Science:

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Structural Biology

Background:

• The scientific literature on intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) is expanding rapidly.
• A PubMed search reveals a significant increase in publications concerning IDPs and natively unfolded proteins.
• Keeping researchers updated on the latest IDP research is crucial due to the field's growth.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an objective overview of recent research on intrinsically disordered proteins.
• To create a "Digested Disorder" series for readers to stay current with IDP literature.
• To cover papers published between January and March 2013 focusing on protein intrinsic disorder.

Main Methods:

• Literature search using keywords "intrinsically disordered protein" and "natively unfolded protein".
• Inclusion criteria: publication date (Jan-Mar 2013) and topic relevance (protein intrinsic disorder).
• Papers are organized hierarchically by topic, with summaries of major findings.

Main Results:

• The digest covers a selection of papers published in the first quarter of 2013.
• Included papers span various aspects of intrinsically disordered proteins.
• Each paper's key findings are concisely described.

Conclusions:

• The "Digested Disorder" project offers a timely and organized summary of emerging IDP research.
• This resource aids researchers in navigating the expanding body of literature on protein intrinsic disorder.
• The digest facilitates objective understanding of recent advancements in the IDP field.