Evaluation of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human norepinephrine transporter (hNET) gene for structural, functional, and pathogenic significance
Nucleosides Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
The
norepinephrine
transporter
(NET)
is
a
key
regulator
of
noradrenergic
neurotransmission
and
homeostasis,
regulating
the
levels
in
brain
peripheral
tissues.
hNET
major
target
neuropsychiatric
disorders
such
as
depressive
disorder,
autonomic
dysfunction,
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD).
human
gene
(hNET,
SLC6A2)
contains
504
missense
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs).
These
SNPs
have
been
identified
public
databases.
Elucidating
molecular
effects
on
protein
function
structure
may
provide
insight
into
how
affect
biological
activity
contribute
to
etiopathogenesis
disease.
Therefore,
our
study,
we
aimed
analyze
structural,
functional,
pathogenic
genetic
variants
SLC6A2
using
various
bioinformatics
tools.
In
rs45564432
(T283R),
rs121918126
(A457P),
rs5558
(F528C),
rs5566
(A369P),
rs13306041
(R121Q),
rs147833183
(R301H),
rs201263363
(Y294H),
rs201586185
(A369V),
rs373891109
(T258I)
with
structural
functional
effects.
Our
results
demonstrated
significance
high-risk
protein.
We
anticipate
that
this
study
will
future
experimental
studies
investigating
relationship
between
pathogenesis
treatment
disorders.
Language: Английский
Investigating the functional and structural effect of non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms in the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 gene: An in-silico study
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0316465 - e0316465
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
The
cytotoxic
T-lymphocyte
antigen-4
(CTLA4)
is
essential
in
controlling
T
cell
activity
within
the
immune
system.
Thus,
uncovering
molecular
dynamics
of
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
CTLA4
gene
critical.
We
identified
non-synonymous
SNPs
(nsSNPs),
examined
their
impact
on
protein
stability,
and
sequences
associated
with
them
human
gene.
There
were
3134
(rsIDs)
our
study.
Out
these,
186
missense
variants
(5.93%),
1491
intron
(47.57%),
91
synonymous
(2.90%),
while
remaining
unspecified.
utilized
SIFT,
PolyPhen-2,
PROVEAN,
SNAP
for
identifying
deleterious
nsSNPs,
SNPs&GO,
PhD
SNP,
PANTHER
verifying
risk
nsSNPs
Following
SIFT
analysis,
six
as
reporting
second
third
probably
damaging
one
benign,
respectively.
From
upstream
rs138279736,
rs201778935,
rs369567630,
rs376038796
found
to
be
deleterious,
damaging,
disease
associated.
ConSurf
predicted
conservation
scores
four
Project
Hope
suggested
that
all
mutations
could
disrupt
interactions.
Furthermore,
mCSM
DynaMut2
analyses
indicated
a
decrease
ΔΔG
stability
mutants.
GeneMANIA
STRING
networks
highlighted
correlations
CD86
CD80
genes.
Finally,
MD
simulation
revealed
consistent
fluctuation
RMSD
RMSF,
consequently
Rg,
hydrogen
bonds,
PCA
mutant
proteins
compared
wild-type,
which
might
alter
functional
structural
protein.
current
comprehensive
study
shows
how
various
can
modify
characteristics
protein,
potentially
influencing
pathogenesis
diseases
humans.
Further,
experimental
studies
are
needed
analyze
effect
these
susceptibility
pathological
phenotype
populations.
Language: Английский
Genome-wide exploration: evolution, structural characterization, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations and expression analysis of sugar transporter (ST) gene family in potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Md. Sohel Mia,
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Sourav Biswas Nayan,
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Md. Numan Islam
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et al.
Computational Biology and Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
117, P. 108402 - 108402
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
In Silico Identification and Functional Impact of Deleterious Nonsynonymous Single‐Nucleotide Polymorphisms (nsSNPs) in Type 2 Diabetes–Associated Genes in South Asian Populations
Genetics Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
explores
the
impact
of
nonsynonymous
single‐nucleotide
polymorphisms
(nsSNPs)
on
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).
The
nsSNPs
are
genetic
variations
that
alter
amino
acids
within
proteins,
affecting
protein
structure
and
function.
investigated
seven
candidate
genes
associated
with
T2D
pathogenesis
from
genome‐wide
association
studies
(GWASs)
catalog
datasets.
Subsequently,
six
mutation‐prediction
tools
were
employed
to
identify
most
harmful
these
genes.
Further
analysis
involved
evaluating
evolutionary
conservation
using
ConSurf
server
assessing
stability
I‐Mutant
MUpro.
Functional
structural
effects
predicted
MutPred2,
Project
HOPE,
FoldAmyloid
tools.
We
obtained
42
deleterious
identified
Among
these,
38
located
in
highly
conserved
residues
a
conservative
score
7–9.
Furthermore,
20
found
decrease
stability,
18
them
classified
as
pathogenic
mutations.
These
mutations
can
either
reduce
or
increase
size
charge
hydrophobic
characteristics
affected
proteins.
In
addition,
eight
mutants
four
amyloidogenic
regions,
suggesting
potential
link
aggregation.
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
physicochemical
properties
changes
nsSNPs.
concludes
distinctive
significant
suggest
for
future
research.
Understanding
variants
through
large‐scale
may
pave
way
developing
therapeutic
interventions
targeting
variations,
ultimately
improving
our
understanding
treatment.
Language: Английский