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Explore how scientists use surface abstraction for quick analysis of complex protein surfaces, complementing existing visualizations. This method preserves large-scale structure and aids in computational analysis.
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Greg Cipriano Advised by Michael Gleicher and George N. Phillips Jr. Molecular Surface Abstraction
Proteins: a quick primer Ribonuclease (1M07)
Proteins: a quick primer Ribonuclease (1M07)
Proteins: a quick primer Ribonuclease (1M07)
Proteins: a quick primer Ribonuclease (1M07)
Proteins: a quick primer Ribonuclease (1M07)
Proteins: a quick primer Ribonuclease (1M07)
Lock and Key Metaphor Proteins and their ligands have complementary • Shape • Charge • ...
How scientists currently look at molecular surfaces See the hole? Porin(2POR)
Yet another abstraction AdenylateKinase (1ANK) Confusing stick-and-ball model Abstracted ribbon representation.
Our surface abstraction Porin(2POR)
Visualization Onconase (1M07)
Visualization Glutathione S-transferase(1GLQ)
Crystal Contact Analysis Myoglobin(1JW8)
Conclusion Molecular surface abstraction: Preserves large-scale structure Complements existing visualizations Allows for quick assessment of complex surfaces Will allow for quicker computational surface analysis Thanks to CIBM grant NLM-5T15LM007359