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Alexandr Nasedkin¹, Jan Davidsson², Antti J Niemi^1,3,4,5,6,7

¹Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden.

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We developed a new computational method combining Landau mean-field theory and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics to interpret protein dynamics and structure from X-ray scattering data, offering precise analysis across temperatures.

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Area of Science:

Computational biophysics
Protein dynamics and structure analysis
X-ray scattering techniques

Background:

Understanding protein dynamics and structure formation is crucial for molecular biology.
Small- to wide-angle X-ray scattering (S/WAXS) provides valuable experimental data on protein structures.
Interpreting complex S/WAXS data, especially across varying temperatures, remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a computationally effective approach for modeling and interpreting protein dynamics and structure formation.
To apply the developed methodology to experimental S/WAXS data of the Engrailed homeodomain protein.
To demonstrate the precise interpretation of S/WAXS data over an extended temperature range.

Main Methods:

Integration of Landau mean-field theory with modern nonequilibrium statistical mechanics.
Development and application of a novel computational framework for S/WAXS data analysis.
Validation against experimental data and comparison with all-atom molecular dynamics simulations.

Main Results:

The proposed method accurately interprets S/WAXS data qualitatively with high precision.
Experimental observations are explained through the lens of protein phase structure.
The approach successfully models protein behavior over an extended temperature range.

Conclusions:

The developed approach offers a computationally effective and predictive tool for S/WAXS data analysis.
It provides insights into protein phase structure and dynamics.
The method has the potential to become a highly accurate standard for analyzing S/WAXS data.