Understanding Protein Folding Mechanisms through Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Authors

  • Quinn Turner PhD
  • Casey Harris Dr.
  • Riley Jones Prof.

Keywords:

Protein folding, Molecular dynamics, Folding pathways, Protein misfolding, Therapeutic interventions

Abstract

Protein folding is a critical process that determines the functional conformation of proteins. This research utilizes molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the folding pathways of various proteins. By analyzing the dynamics of folding intermediates and transition states, we provide insights into the factors that drive the folding process. Our findings contribute to a better understanding of protein misfolding diseases and the development of therapeutic interventions.

Author Biographies

Quinn Turner, PhD

PhD
University of Bologna
Via Zamboni, 33, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy

Casey Harris, Dr.

Dr.
University of Amsterdam
Spui 21, 1012 WX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Riley Jones, Prof.

Prof.
University of São Paulo
Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto, 380 - Butantã, São Paulo - SP, 05508-010, Brazil

References

Sharma, V. K., Basu, S., & Chakraborty, S. (2015). RNAi mediated broad-spectrum transgenic resistance in Nicotiana benthamiana to chilli-infecting begomoviruses. Plant cell reports, 34(8), 1389-1399.

Published

2024-12-24

Issue

Section

Articles