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Evolution and Structure of Proteins and Proteomes.

David A Liberles¹, Ashley I Teufel²

¹Department of Biology and Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA. daliberles@temple.edu.

|November 30, 2018

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This themed issue explores protein and proteome evolution and structure through seven manuscripts. Key findings advance our understanding of molecular evolution and protein function.

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Area of Science:

Proteomics and Evolutionary Biology
Structural Biology
Bioinformatics

Background:

This themed issue focuses on the evolution and structure of proteins and proteomes.
It comprises seven published manuscripts contributing to the field.
The collection highlights recent advancements in understanding molecular systems.

Discussion:

The manuscripts delve into the intricate relationship between protein structure and evolutionary pathways.
Analysis of proteome-wide data provides insights into functional constraints and evolutionary dynamics.
Comparative studies illuminate conserved and divergent features across different protein families.

Key Insights:

Understanding protein evolution is crucial for deciphering biological function.
Proteome structure analysis reveals patterns of molecular adaptation.
Novel computational approaches are enhancing our ability to study protein evolution.

Outlook:

Future research will likely integrate multi-omics data for a holistic view of protein evolution.
Continued exploration of protein structure-function relationships will drive drug discovery.
The field is poised for significant breakthroughs in predicting evolutionary trajectories of proteins.