bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
ABSTRACT
Short
linear
peptide
motifs
play
important
roles
in
cell
signaling.
They
can
act
as
modification
sites
for
enzymes
and
recognition
binding
domains.
SH2
domains
bind
specifically
to
tyrosine-phosphorylated
proteins,
with
the
affinity
of
interaction
depending
strongly
on
flanking
sequence.
Quantifying
this
sequence
specificity
is
critical
deciphering
phosphotyrosine-dependent
signaling
networks.
In
recent
years,
protein
display
technologies
deep
sequencing
have
allowed
researchers
profile
domain
across
thousands
candidate
ligands.
Here,
we
present
a
concerted
experimental
computational
strategy
that
improves
predictive
power
profiling.
Through
multi-round
selection
large
randomized
phosphopeptide
libraries,
produce
suitable
data
train
an
additive
free
energy
model
covers
full
theoretical
ligand
space.
Our
models
be
used
predict
network
connectivity
impact
missense
variants
phosphoproteins
binding.
Amino Acids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56(1)
Published: May 31, 2024
Many
drug
formulations
containing
small
active
molecules
are
used
for
the
treatment
of
coronary
artery
disease,
which
affects
a
significant
part
world's
population.
However,
inadequate
profile
these
in
terms
therapeutic
efficacy
has
led
to
use
protein
and
peptide-based
biomolecules
with
superior
properties,
such
as
target-specific
affinity
low
immunogenicity,
critical
diseases.
Protein‒protein
interactions,
consequence
advances
molecular
techniques
strategies
involving
combined
silico
methods,
have
enabled
design
peptides
reach
an
advanced
dimension.
In
particular,
advantages
provided
by
protein/peptide
structural
modeling,
docking
study
their
dynamics
simulations
interactions
under
physiological
conditions
machine
learning
that
can
work
combination
all
these,
progress
been
made
approaches
developing
modulate
development
progression
this
scope,
review
discusses
methods
peptide
therapeutics
disease
identifying
mechanisms
be
modulated
designs
provides
comprehensive
perspective
future
studies.
Algorithms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 409 - 409
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Enzymes
play
key
roles
in
the
biological
functions
of
living
organisms,
which
serve
as
catalysts
to
and
regulate
biochemical
reaction
pathways.
Recent
studies
suggest
that
peptides
are
promising
molecules
for
modulating
enzyme
function
due
their
advantages
large
chemical
diversity
well-established
methods
library
synthesis.
Experimental
approaches
identify
protein-binding
time-consuming
costly.
Hence,
there
is
a
demand
develop
fast
accurate
computational
approach
tackle
this
problem.
Another
challenge
developing
lack
reliable
dataset.
In
study,
we
new
machine
learning
called
PepBind-SVM
predict
peptides.
To
build
model,
extract
different
sequential
physicochemical
features
from
use
Support
Vector
Machine
(SVM)
classification
technique.
We
train
model
on
dataset
also
introduce
study.
achieves
92.1%
prediction
accuracy,
outperforming
other
classifiers
at
predicting
BioMedInformatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 1835 - 1864
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Human
Leukocyte
Antigen
(HLA)
is
like
a
device
that
monitors
the
internal
environment
of
body.
T
lymphocytes
immediately
recognize
HLA
molecules
are
expressed
on
surface
cells
different
individual,
attacking
it
defeats
microorganisms
one
causes
rejection
in
organ
transplants
performed
between
people
with
unmatched
types.
Over
2850
and
3580
polymorphisms
have
been
reported
for
HLA-A
HLA-B
respectively,
around
world.
genes
associated
risk
developing
variety
diseases,
including
autoimmune
play
an
important
role
pathological
conditions.
By
using
deep
learning
method
called
multi-task
to
simultaneously
predict
gene
sequences
multiple
genes,
possible
improve
accuracy
shorten
execution
time.
Some
new
systems
use
model
convolutional
neural
network
(CNNs)
learning,
which
uses
networks
consisting
many
layers
can
learn
complex
correlations
SNP
information
based
reference
data
imputation,
serves
as
training
data.
The
learned
output
predicted
values
high
input.
To
investigate
part
input
surrounding
used
make
predictions,
predictions
were
made
not
only
small
number
nearby
but
also
distributed
over
wider
area
by
visualizing
model.
While
conventional
methods
strong
at
nearly
good
located
distant
locations,
some
thought
prediction
may
improved
because
this
problem
was
overcome.
involved
onset
diseases
attracting
attention.
As
from
perspective
elucidating
conditions
realizing
personalized
medicine.
applied
two
imputation
panels—a
Japanese
panel
(n
=
1118)
type
I
diabetes
genetics
consortium
5122).
Through
10-fold
cross-validation
these
panels,
achieved
higher
than
methods,
especially
imputing
low-frequency
rare
alleles.
increased
expected
increase
reliability
analysis,
integrated
analysis
racial
populations,
greatly
contribute
identification
further
elucidation
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Transient
protein-protein
interactions
play
key
roles
in
controlling
dynamic
cellular
responses.
Many
examples
involve
globular
protein
domains
that
bind
to
peptide
sequences
known
as
Short
Linear
Motifs
(SLiMs),
which
are
enriched
intrinsically
disordered
regions
of
proteins.
Here
we
describe
a
novel
functional
assay
for
measuring
SLiM
binding,
called
Systematic
Intracellular
Motif
Binding
Analysis
(SIMBA).
In
this
method,
binding
foreign
domain
its
cognate
allows
yeast
cells
proliferate
by
blocking
growth
arrest
signal.
A
high-throughput
application
the
SIMBA
method
involving
competitive
and
deep
sequencing
provides
rapid
quantification
relative
strength
thousands
sequence
variants,
comprehensive
interrogation
features
control
their
recognition
potency.
We
show
multiple
distinct
classes
SLiM-binding
can
be
analyzed
peptides
vivo
correlates
with
biochemical
affinities
measured
vitro.
Deep
mutational
scanning
high-resolution
definitions
motif
determinants
reveals
how
variations
at
non-core
positions
modulate
strength.
Furthermore,
parent
human
tankyrase
ARC
or
YAP
WW
identifies
modes
uncovers
context
effects
preferred
residues
one
position
depend
on
elsewhere.
The
findings
establish
fast
incisive
approach
interrogating
via
massively
parallel
protein-peptide
vivo.
Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Abstract
Motivation
Peptides
and
their
derivatives
hold
potential
as
therapeutic
agents.
The
rising
interest
in
developing
peptide
drugs
is
evidenced
by
increasing
approval
rates
the
FDA
of
USA.
To
identify
most
peptides,
study
on
peptide-protein
interactions
(PepPIs)
presents
a
very
important
approach
but
poses
considerable
technical
challenges.
In
experimental
aspects,
transient
nature
PepPIs
high
flexibility
peptides
contribute
to
elevated
costs
inefficiency.
Traditional
docking
molecular
dynamics
simulation
methods
require
substantial
computational
resources,
predictive
accuracy
results
remain
unsatisfactory.
Results
address
this
gap,
we
proposed
TPepPro,
Transformer-based
model
for
PepPI
prediction.
We
trained
TPepPro
dataset
19,187
pairs
complexes
with
both
sequential
structural
features.
utilizes
strategy
that
combines
local
protein
sequence
feature
extraction
global
structure
extraction.
Moreover,
optimizes
architecture
featuring
neural
network
BN-ReLU
arrangement,
which
notably
reduced
amount
computing
resources
required
According
comparison
analysis,
reached
0.855
achieving
an
8.1%
improvement
compared
second-best
TAGPPI.
achieved
AUC
0.922,
surpassing
TAGPPI
0.844.
newly
developed
certain
can
be
validated
according
previous
evidence,
thus
indicating
efficiency
detect
would
helpful
amino
acid
drug
applications.
Availability
implementation
source
code
available
at
https://github.com/wanglabhku/TPepPro.
Machine Learning and Applications An International Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 17 - 27
Published: June 28, 2024
Machine
learning
algorithms
are
revolutionizing
intelligent
search
and
information
discovery
capabilities.
By
incorporating
techniques
like
supervised
learning,
unsupervised
reinforcement
deep
systems
can
automatically
extract
insights
patterns
from
vast
data
repositories.
Natural
language
processing
enables
deeper
comprehension
of
text,
while
image
recognition
unlocks
knowledge
visual
data.
powers
personalized
recommendation
engines
accurate
sentiment
analysis.
Integrating
graphs
enriches
machine
models
with
background
for
enhanced
accuracy
explainability.
Applications
span
voice
search,
anomaly
detection,
predictive
analytics,
text
mining,
clustering.
However,
interpretable
AI
crucial
enabling
transparency
trustworthiness.
Key
challenges
include
limited
training
data,
complex
domain
requirements,
ethical
considerations
around
bias
privacy.
Ongoing
research
that
combines
representation,
human-centered
design
will
advance
discovery.
The
collaboration
between
artificial
human
intelligence
holds
the
potential
to
revolutionize
access
acquisition.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 3979 - 3979
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Human
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
2
(HER2)
is
overexpressed
in
several
malignancies,
such
as
breast,
gastric,
ovarian,
and
lung
cancers,
where
it
promotes
aggressive
tumor
proliferation
unfavorable
prognosis.
Targeting
HER2
has
thus
emerged
a
crucial
therapeutic
strategy,
particularly
for
HER2-positive
malignancies.
The
present
study
focusses
on
the
design
optimization
of
peptide
inhibitors
targeting
HER2,
utilizing
machine
learning
to
identify
enhance
candidates
with
elevated
binding
affinities.
aim
provide
novel
options
malignancies
linked
overexpression.
Methods:
This
started
extraction
structural
examination
protein,
succeeded
by
designing
sequences
derived
from
essential
interaction
residues.
A
technique
(XGBRegressor
model)
was
employed
predict
affinities,
identifying
top
20
possibilities.
underwent
further
screening
via
FreeSASA
methodology
free
energy
calculations,
resulting
selection
four
primary
(pep-17,
pep-7,
pep-2,
pep-15).
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
were
utilized
evaluate
molecular
reactivity
characteristics,
while
dynamics
simulations
performed
investigate
inhibitory
mechanisms
selectivity
effects.
Advanced
computational
methods,
QM/MM
simulations,
offered
more
understanding
peptide–protein
interactions.
Results:
Among
principal
peptides,
pep-7
exhibited
most
DFT
values
(−3386.93
kcal/mol)
maximum
dipole
moment
(10,761.58
Debye),
whereas
pep-17
had
lowest
value
(−5788.49
minimal
(2654.25
Debye).
Molecular
indicated
that
steady
−12.88
kcal/mol
consistently
bound
inside
pocket
during
300
ns
simulation.
showed
overall
total
system,
which
combines
both
QM
MM
contributions,
remained
around
−79,000
±
400
kcal/mol,
suggesting
entire
protein–peptide
complex
stable
state,
maintaining
strong,
well-integrated
binding.
Conclusions:
Pep-7
promising
peptide,
displaying
strong
stability,
favorable
energy,
stability
HER2-overexpressing
cancer
models.
These
findings
suggest
viable
candidate
offering
potential
treatment
strategy
against
HER2-driven