Addressing the Structural Dynamics of Protein-Ligand Interactions to Enhance Drug Discovery Efficiency

Authors

  • Ashley Mitchell PhD
  • Jessica Edwards Professor
  • Pat Clark Associate Professor
  • Rowan Hernandez Dr. Sc

Keywords:

Protein-Ligand Interactions, Drug Discovery, Cryo-Electron Microscopy, Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Computational Biochemistry

Abstract

The intricacies of protein-ligand interactions are paramount in the realm of drug discovery. This study elucidates novel methodologies to probe these interactions using cryo-electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. By integrating these advanced techniques, we provide deeper insights into the conformational rearrangements of key protein targets. Our findings highlight the potential to improve binding affinity predictions, thereby streamlining the drug design process. This work represents a significant leap in computational biochemistry, offering a robust framework for future research.

Author Biographies

Ashley Mitchell, PhD

PhD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Jessica Edwards, Professor

Professor
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools, Trinity Ln, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK

Pat Clark, Associate Professor

Associate Professor
University of Toronto
27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada

Rowan Hernandez, Dr. Sc

Dr. Sc
Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany

References

Yusif, S. Z. (2021, April). INVESTIGATION OF THE SILK FIBER EXTRACTION PROCESS FROM THE SATURNIA PYRI (DENIS & SCHIFFERMÜLLER, 1775) COCOON. In The 9th International scientific and practical conference “The world of science and innovation”(April 7-9, 2021) Cognum Publishing House, London, United Kingdom. 2021. 794 p. (p. 126).

Published

2024-12-24

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