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Because life has more than 2D, Proteopedia helps to understand relationships between structure and function. Proteopedia is a free, collaborative 3D-encyclopedia of proteins & other molecules. ISSN 2310-6301
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BREAKTHROUGH in protein structure prediction! by Eric Martz After decades of slow progress by many groups, in 2020, AlphaFold2 proved able to accurately predict the detailed structures of two-thirds of single protein domains from their amino acid sequences. Pictured is AlphaFold2's prediction for the ORF8 protein of SARS-CoV-2 (black), compared with a subsequently published X-ray crystallographic structure (colors). ORF8 contributes to virulence in COVID-19. >>> Visit this page >>>	Molecular Sculpture by Eric Martz A historical review on sculptures and physical models of macromolecules. >>> Visit this page >>>	Structure of Anticancer Ruthenium Half-Sandwich Complex Bound to Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3ß G Atilla-Gocumen, L Di Costanzo, E Meggers. J Biol Inorg Chem. 2010 doi: 10.1007/s00775-010-0699-x A crystal structure of an organometallic half-sandwich ruthenium complex bound to glycogen synthase kinase 3ß (GSK-3ß) reveals that the inhibitor binds to the ATP binding site via an induced fit mechanism utilizing several hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. Importantly, the metal is not involved in any direct interaction with the protein kinase but fulfills a purely structural role. >>> Visit this I3DC complement >>>	Introduction to protein structure This tutorial illustrates some basic properties of protein structure: Levels of protein structure. Ways of representing protein structure. Secondary structures. Motifs in proteins. Domains. Tertiary structure. Quaternary structure. >>> Visit this page >>>

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