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  • Molecular Biology
  • Structural Biology

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  • Sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are crucial linear, negatively charged polysaccharides involved in tissue structure and physiology.
  • Exopolysaccharides (EPS) with mimetic properties, like highly sulfated infernan (InfHS), are of growing interest.
  • Understanding the bioactivity of these molecules hinges on their specific structural features.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To construct and simulate a molecular model of infernan (InfHS).
  • To characterize the molecular properties of InfHS.
  • To provide a structural basis for understanding InfHS bioactivity.

Main Methods:

  • Computational modeling and simulation of the InfHS structure.
  • Analysis of intramolecular interactions and structural folding.
  • Comparison of molecular polarization with linear sulfated GAGs.

Main Results:

  • Increased intramolecular interactions and structural folding were observed with added repeating units in the InfHS model.
  • The branched structure and high sulfation of InfHS result in pronounced molecular polarization.
  • InfHS exhibits distinct molecular properties compared to linear sulfated GAGs.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully characterized the molecular properties of InfHS through modeling and simulation.
  • The unique structural features of InfHS, including branching and high sulfation, dictate its distinct molecular behavior.
  • These findings offer a structural rationale for the bioactivity of InfHS.