Structural Insights into Protein-DNA Interactions

Authors

  • Sam Miller PhD
  • Chris Rodriguez PhD
  • Sam Brown PhD

Keywords:

protein-DNA interactions, X-ray crystallography, gene regulation, structural biology, drug design

Abstract

Understanding protein-DNA interactions is pivotal for elucidating the mechanisms of gene regulation. This study employs X-ray crystallography to investigate the structural basis of these interactions. We provide detailed models of protein-DNA complexes, revealing how specific amino acid residues contribute to binding affinity and specificity. Our findings have significant implications for drug design, particularly in targeting genetic diseases.
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Author Biographies

Sam Miller, PhD

PhD
Utrecht University
Heidelberglaan 8, 3584 CS Utrecht, Netherlands

Chris Rodriguez, PhD

PhD
ETH Zurich
Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland

Sam Brown, PhD

PhD
University of Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

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Published

2024-03-20

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