We present three novel mutations in the G6PD gene and discuss the changes they cause in the 3-dimensional structure of the enzyme: 573C→G substitution that predicts Phe to Leu at position 191 in the C-terminus of helix αe, 851T→C mutation which results in the substitution 284Val→→Ala in the β+α domain close to the C-terminal part of helix αj, and 1175T→C substitution that predicts Ile to Thr change at position 392.
Lutein is present in the human retina and lens, where it plays a protective role. As lutein is associated with the lipid matrix of biomembranes, the role depends on its membrane location. Experimental studies predicted two orientations of lutein in a phosphatidylcholine (PC) bilayer: vertical and horizontal. Using a molecular dynamics simulation, we observed, in two different PC bilayers, both orientations of lutein, and in each bilayer, a single change from vertical to horizontal orientation or vice versa. Both orientations were stabilized by hydrogen bonding of lutein OH groups with mainly carbonyl but also phosphate oxygen atoms of PC.
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) transducing diverse external signals to cells via activation of heterotrimeric GTP-binding (G) proteins, estimated to mediate actions of 60% of drugs, had been resistant to structure determination until summer 2000. The first atomic-resolution experimental structure of a GPCR, that of dark (inactive) rhodopsin, thus provides a trustworthy 3D prototype for antagonist-bound forms of this huge family of proteins. In this work, our former theoretical GPCR models are evaluated against the new experimental template. Subsequently, a working hypothesis regarding the signal transduction mechanism by GPCRs is presented.
The paper is a review of the literature on molecular modeling, with particular emphasis on the use of modern in silico methods in the early stages of designing new medical substances. Its purpose is to discuss the significance and justification of using computer software in the process of creating new drugs. Therefore, the stages through which a compound must pass so that it can be considered as a good drug candidate were presented, and the subsequent stages in the proces of searching for substances using molecular modeling methods were discussed. It has been demonstrated that molecular modeling can be a useful tool in the process of designing medicinal substances, as well as an important factor reducing the costs and shortening the time spent researching a new drug. Due to the considerable effectiveness of computer methods, work should be carried out in their further development
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Praca stanowi przegląd literatury dotyczącej modelowania molekularnego, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem użycia nowoczesnych metod in silico we wczesnych etapach projektowania nowych substancji leczniczych. Jej celem jest omówienie znaczenia oraz uzasadnienie słuszności zastosowania oprogramowania komputerowego w procesie tworzenia nowych leków. Przedstawiono etapy, przez które przechodzi związek, aby mógł być uznany za dobrego kandydata na lek, oraz omówiono kolejne fazy postępowania podczas poszukiwania substancji metodami modelowania molekularnego. Wykazano, że modelowanie molekularne może być narzędziem przydatnym w procesie projektowania substancji leczniczych; jest to również istotny czynnik redukujący koszty oraz skracający czas poświęcony na badania nad nowym lekiem. W związku ze znaczną efektywnością metod komputerowych powinno się prowadzić prace w zakresie ich dalszego rozwoju.
A novel RNA motif was identified based on its sequence by computational structure modeling. The RNA molecule was reported to be a substrate for the structurally specific endoribonuclease, Dicer, which cleaves doublestranded RNA and cuts out 20−25 nucleotide fragments. This enzymatic property was essential for the potential utilization of the motif in the nanoparticle design of further biological experiments. Herein, the protocol for the prediction of the structure of this motif in-silico is presented, starting from its primary sequence and proceeding through secondary and tertiary structure predictions. Applying RNA architectonics, this novel structural motif, 3wj-nRA, was used for rational RNA nanoparticle design. The molecules, which are based on this three-way junction fold, may assemble into more complex, triangular shaped nano-objects. This trimeric nanoparticle containing 3wj-nRA motif can be further utilized for functionalization and application.
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