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StructureMapper: a high-throughput algorithm for analyzing protein sequence locations in structural data
Anssi Nurminen1, Vesa P Hytönen1,2
1Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences and BioMediTech, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)
|February 17, 2018
Summary
StructureMapper automates mapping protein sequences to 3D structures, aiding protein characterization and proteomics. This tool enhances structural analysis for various biological applications.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Structural Biology
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- Protein structure determination is crucial for understanding biological function.
- High-throughput methods are needed to analyze large proteomic datasets.
- Integrating sequence and structure data remains a challenge in proteomics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a high-throughput algorithm for automated mapping of protein primary amino acid sequences to existing 3D protein structures.
- To facilitate efficient utilization of structural information in protein characterization and proteomics.
- To provide comprehensive analysis of mapped structural locations.
Main Methods:
- Developed the StructureMapper algorithm for automated sequence-to-structure mapping.
- Implemented a high-throughput computational approach.
- Integrated analysis of surface accessibility, flexibility, protein-protein interactions, disorder prediction, secondary structure, biological assembly, and sequence identity.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated StructureMapper's utility by assessing human proteome structural coverage.
- Identified critical interface residues in DNA polymerase γ.
- Profiled protease cleavage and post-translational modification sites structurally.
- Discovered putative novel phosphoswitches.
Conclusions:
- StructureMapper offers a robust solution for integrating protein sequence and structure data.
- The algorithm enhances structural analysis capabilities in proteomics and protein characterization.
- StructureMapper is accessible as an online service and standalone implementation.
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