scholarly journals Biometric Estimation for Understanding the Nature of Vorticella Stalk Contraction-Extension Repeated Consequential Cyclic Processes

Author(s):  
Verma Dr. Amit Kumar

Vorticella stalk is the storehouse of two types of novel proteins, known with the names of spasmins and batonnets. On the basis of nature of proteins and the arrangements of amino acid residues of these proteins, the repeated consequential cyclic processes of contraction dynamics worked by neutralizing the negatively charged amino acid residues as per the laws obeyed by Heber-Weiss, Nernst and Fenton reactions. H+-integrated physiological performances in combination with pCa (partial pressure of calcium ion concentrations) and DNFB (2,4 – dinitrofluorobenzene/Sanger’s reagent) concentration gradients at the range of 1mM to 5mM represented velocity inclination in acidic medium which were more actively pronounced if it was compared with alkaline medium where permeabilized stalk exaggerated potential biochemical-shift-perturbation if it was in respect of non-permeabilized live specimens in both artificial as well as in natural medium in different experimental trials under controlled electro-physiological instrumental setup conditions. On the basis of these experimental designs it was confirmed that spasmins and batonnets are two different types of novel proteins with multitudes of potential applications in the favour of biomedical engineering devices formulation, then their construction at the nano-scale where H+-integrated pCa dependent electrophysiological nature of recommended proteins were found more ROS (reactive oxygen species) resistant if there was the introduction of DNFB in fixed concentrations than in the acto-myosin as well as tubulin-dynein systems being exclusively controlled under post-translational biochemical reactions catalysed in the light of software based modern bioinformatics’ tools and techniques. In live as well as permeabilized specimens, different types of biochemical reaction kinetics of amino acid residues were performed at different rates among the sequentially determined spasmins and batonnets like novel proteins where molecular orientations and motive-force generation in measurable parameters per millisecond confirmed the electrophysiological significance of Vorticella stalks’ on the basis of colligative nature of novel proteins of saccular compartments of spasmoneme, the well explained active contractile organelle of the stalk in relation with other resembling proteins found in Protein Data Bank (PDB) as centrins, calmodulins and others significantly pronounce their life saving and medicinal properties. This present statement/study was aimed to know the biochemical behaviour of spasmins and batonnets like novel proteins in the light of electrochemical behavior of the Vorticella stalk under some selective chemical stress conditions, that’s why this research helped us to know the ROS resistance properties of novel protein polymers found in stalk. On the basis of which reference proteins as described in this paper can be used as a diagnostic tools in pharmaceutical industries in the favour of molecular medicines and drugs’ designing.

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-77
Author(s):  
Anand Kumar Nelapati ◽  
JagadeeshBabu PonnanEttiyappan

Background:Hyperuricemia and gout are the conditions, which is a response of accumulation of uric acid in the blood and urine. Uric acid is the product of purine metabolic pathway in humans. Uricase is a therapeutic enzyme that can enzymatically reduces the concentration of uric acid in serum and urine into more a soluble allantoin. Uricases are widely available in several sources like bacteria, fungi, yeast, plants and animals.Objective:The present study is aimed at elucidating the structure and physiochemical properties of uricase by insilico analysis.Methods:A total number of sixty amino acid sequences of uricase belongs to different sources were obtained from NCBI and different analysis like Multiple Sequence Alignment (MSA), homology search, phylogenetic relation, motif search, domain architecture and physiochemical properties including pI, EC, Ai, Ii, and were performed.Results:Multiple sequence alignment of all the selected protein sequences has exhibited distinct difference between bacterial, fungal, plant and animal sources based on the position-specific existence of conserved amino acid residues. The maximum homology of all the selected protein sequences is between 51-388. In singular category, homology is between 16-337 for bacterial uricase, 14-339 for fungal uricase, 12-317 for plants uricase, and 37-361 for animals uricase. The phylogenetic tree constructed based on the amino acid sequences disclosed clusters indicating that uricase is from different source. The physiochemical features revealed that the uricase amino acid residues are in between 300- 338 with a molecular weight as 33-39kDa and theoretical pI ranging from 4.95-8.88. The amino acid composition results showed that valine amino acid has a high average frequency of 8.79 percentage compared to different amino acids in all analyzed species.Conclusion:In the area of bioinformatics field, this work might be informative and a stepping-stone to other researchers to get an idea about the physicochemical features, evolutionary history and structural motifs of uricase that can be widely used in biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, the proposed in silico analysis can be considered for protein engineering work, as well as for gout therapy.


1984 ◽  
Vol 160 (5) ◽  
pp. 1544-1557 ◽  
Author(s):  
M F Kagnoff ◽  
R K Austin ◽  
J J Hubert ◽  
J E Bernardin ◽  
D D Kasarda

Celiac disease in humans is activated by the dietary ingestion of wheat, rye, triticale, barley, and possibly oats. Gliadins in wheat and similar proteins in the other grains are known to activate disease in susceptible individuals. There is a striking association between celiac disease and HLA-B8, -DR3 and/or -DR7, and -DC3. Nonetheless, less than 0.2% of individuals with those serologic HLA specificities develop celiac disease and disease is not always concordant among monozygotic twins. We propose that additional environmental factors may be important in the pathogenesis of celiac disease. To investigate that possibility, we examined a data bank of protein sequences for other proteins that might share amino acid sequence homologies with A-gliadin, an alpha-gliadin component known to activate celiac disease and whose complete primary amino acid sequence is known. These studies demonstrate that A-gliadin shares a region of amino acid sequence homology with the 54-kD E1b protein of human adenovirus type 12 (Ad12), an adenovirus usually isolated from the intestinal tract. The region spans 12 amino acid residues, includes 8 residue identities and an identical pentapeptide, and is hydrophilic in both proteins. Antibody reactive with the 54-kD Ad12 E1b protein cross-reacts with A-gliadin, a 119 amino acid cyanogen bromide peptide of A-gliadin that spans the region of homology and a synthetic heptapeptide of A-gliadin from within the region of homology. We suggest that an encounter of the immune system with antigenic determinants produced during intestinal viral infection may be important in the pathogenesis of celiac disease.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
Yohanes Bare ◽  
Maria Helvina ◽  
Gabriella Chandrakirana Krisnamurti ◽  
Mansur S

Hypertension has become the third highest cause of death in Indonesia. The condition is correlated with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), and possibly managed with the use of drugs. In addition, some natural compounds, including 6-shogaol and 6-gingerol from ginger, are used to decrease blood pressure. However, the mechanism and binding site of these compounds to ACE protein is currently unclear. This study, therefore, aims to investigate the potential role of these compounds as an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. The ACE protein was downloaded from Protein Data Bank (PDB) database with the ID: 3bkk, while the 6-shogaol (CID: 5281794) and 6-gingerol (CID: 44559528) ligands were obtained from the PubChem database. Meanwhile, molecular docking was established using HEX 8.0.0 software. The analysis examined the amino acid residues and the bonds formed from these interactions. According to the results, fourteen amino acid residues were formed by the interaction between 6-shogaol and ACE, while the interaction between 6-gingerol and ACE formed eight amino acids. Also, thirteen amino acid residues in the novelty binding site of ACE were discovered to be blocked by the ligands from ginger. Therefore, the compounds have potential roles as inhibitors, and this possibly helps to prevent regulation of the renin-angiotensin system. These interactions also formed hydrogen bonds, as well as electrostatic, unfavorable, and hydrophobic sites, making the binding stronger than others. 


2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Gopalakrishnan ◽  
S. Saravanan ◽  
R. Sarani ◽  
K. Sekar

An interactive internet computing server,RPMS(Ramachandran plot for multiple structures) has been developed to visualize the Ramachandran angles of several highly homologous protein structures in a single plot. Options are provided for users to locate the amino acid residues in various regions of the plot. To perform the above, users need to enter the Protein Data Bank (PDB) identification codes. In addition, users can upload the atomic coordinates from the local machine. A Java graphics interface has been deployed and the server has been interfaced with a locally maintained PDB anonymous FTP server, which is updated weekly. The serverRPMScan be accessed through the Bioinformatics web server at http://cluster.physics.iisc.ernet.in/rpms/.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
. Firdayani ◽  
Susi Kusumaningrum ◽  
Yosephine Ria Miranti

Potency of Plant Bioactive Compounds from the Genus Phyllanthus as Hepatitis B Virus Replication InhibitorIn this research, simulations of molecular docking of Phyllanthus bioactive compounds were performed into the core protein of HBV. This simulation aimed to predict the interaction between compounds with virus core protein causing disruption of capsid formation and inhibiting its replication. The docking simulation was completed by Molegro Virtual Docker 6.0. The 3D stable conformation of molecule structures were docked into HBV core protein downloaded from Protein Data Bank, then the results were analyzed to view the minimum energy and interactions that occurred. The coordinate docking was done at the same coordinate as the previously docked reference ligand position and was validated. From the results it was known that repandusinic acid formed the most stable affinity bond with amino acid residues of viral core proteins. Interaction of B chain forming hydrogen bonds with the amino acid residues of Thr 33, Trp 102, Phe 23, Leu 140, Tyr 118 and Ser 141, and C chain with Thr 128, Val 124 and Glu 117.These compounds can be used as marker for anti HBV.Keyword: Bioactive compounds, core protein, HBV , molecular docking, Phyllanthus ABSTRAKPada penelitian ini dilakukan simulasi penambatan molekul senyawa-senyawa bioaktif Phyllanthus ke dalam protein inti virus hepatitis B. Simulasi ini bertujuan untuk memprediksi interaksi terbentuk antara senyawa dengan protein yang menyebabkan terganggunya pembentukan kapsid virus dan menghambat replikasinya. Simulasi penambatan molekul dilakukan menggunakan program Molegro Virtual Docker 6.0. Sebagai reseptor target digunakan struktur 3D protein inti yang diunduh dari Protein Data Bank. Posisi penambatan dilakukan pada koordinat yang sama dengan posisi ligan referensi yang sudah tertambat sebelumnya dan tervalidasi. Dari hasil simulasi diketahui bahwa asam repandusinat membentuk komplek dengan energi afinitas ikatan yang paling kecil dengan residu asam amino protein inti virus. Interaksi terjadi dengan rantai B yang membentuk ikatan hidrogen dengan asam amino Thr 33, Trp 102, Phe 23, Leu 140, Tyr 118 dan Ser 141, dan rantai C dengan asam amino Thr 128, Val 124 dan Glu 117. Senyawa ini dapat dijadikan sebagai marka untuk anti VHB.Kata kunci: Penambatan molekul, Phyllanthus, protein inti, senyawa bioaktif, VHBReceived: 11 December 2017                 Accepted: 27 December 2017           Published: 31 December 2017 


Author(s):  
Bart van Beusekom ◽  
Thomas Lütteke ◽  
Robbie P. Joosten

Glycosylation is one of the most common forms of protein post-translational modification, but is also the most complex. Dealing with glycoproteins in structure model building, refinement, validation and PDB deposition is more error-prone than dealing with nonglycosylated proteins owing to limitations of the experimental data and available software tools. Also, experimentalists are typically less experienced in dealing with carbohydrate residues than with amino-acid residues. The results of the reannotation and re-refinement byPDB-REDOof 8114 glycoprotein structure models from the Protein Data Bank are analyzed. The positive aspects of 3620 reannotations and subsequent refinement, as well as the remaining challenges to obtaining consistently high-quality carbohydrate models, are discussed.


1993 ◽  
Vol 289 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
P J Savory ◽  
A J Rivett

The multicatalytic proteinase (MCP) complex is a major nonlysosomal proteinase which plays an important role in non-lysosomal pathways of protein degradation and which has recently been implicated in antigen processing. The mammalian MCP complex is composed of more than 20 different types of polypeptide, but it is not yet clear which of these components are responsible for its proteolytic activities. The complex has at least three distinct types of proteolytic activity. One of these, the so-called ‘trypsin-like’ activity, which involves cleavage on the carboxy side of basic amino acid residues, can be selectively and completely inhibited by peptidyl arginine aldehydes (such as leupeptin and antipain), and is also the most sensitive to inhibition by thiol-reactive reagents. In the present study N-[ethyl-1-14C]ethylmaleimide has been used to specifically label thiol groups protected by leupeptin binding. The results suggest that one or two polypeptide components within the complex can be protected against modification by N-ethylmaleimide. These components may be responsible for the ‘trypsin-like’ activity of the complex or may be adjacent to the catalytic component(s) and play an important role in substrate binding.


Author(s):  
Yohanes Bare ◽  
Mansur S ◽  
Sri Sulystyaningsih Natalia Daeng Tiring ◽  
Dewi Ratih Tirto Sari ◽  
Andri Maulidi

JNK adalah gen yang berperan dalam metabolisme DMT2. Dalam pengobatan T2DM digunakan JNK sebagai potensi terapi dengan menggunakan bahan alam. 8-shogaol adalah komponen kimia yang terkandung dalam jahe yang memiliki aktivitas antioksidan. Tujuan dari penelitina ini adalah menginversitagasi dan menganalisis peran 8-shogaol terhadap JNK. Protein JNK (ID: 464Y) diperoleh dari Protein Data Bank dan ligan 8-shogaol (CID:6442560 ) didapat dari pubchem. Ligan dan protein didocking menggunakan Hex 8.0.0. File dalam bentuk pdb divisualtisasi dan analisis menggunakan Discovery Studio Client 4.1 software. Interaksi ligan-protein menunjukan ikatan hidrogen pada residu asam amino LYS93 dan van der Waals pada 18 residu asam amino dengan energi ikatan-289.68cal/mol. Interkasi ini berpotensi sebagai penghambat kerja JNK dan dapat digunakan dalam terapi DMT2.Virtual screening: potential prediction of 8-shogaol againts c-Jun N-Terminal Kinase (JNK)AbstractJNK is one of gene that has a role in T2DM condition. To curve T2DM use JNK as potential healing using natural compounds. Eight-shogaol which found in ginger has function as a antioxidant.. The aim of the research is to investigate and analyze role 8-shogaol againts JNK. Protein JNK (ID: 464Y) was taken from Protein Data Bank and ligand 8-shogaol (CID:6442560 ) acquired from pubchem. Ligand and protein model were docked using Hex 8.0.0 software. Visualization and analysis molecular interactions by the Discovery Studio Client 4.1 software. Interaction ligand-protein showed one hydrogen bond in amino acid residue LYS93 and formed van der Waals in eighteen amino acid residues which energy binding -289.68cal/mol. This interaction has a potential to inhibit JNK role and lead to therapy T2DM.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 373-377
Author(s):  
Steven Lehrer ◽  
Peter H. Rheinstein

Background: The cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is poorly understood. Neurotropic microbes, particularly herpesviruses, might set off chronic neuroinflammation. Amyloid-β (Aβ) has antimicrobial properties and could represent a brain defense against infection. Objective: We searched for protein sequence alignment between herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-1) HSV-2, and Aβ. Methods: Protein data bank (pdb) structures for Aβ, HSV-1, and HSV-2 were searched on the RCSB Protein Data Bank. The protein structures were superimposed and aligned on PYMOL v 2.3.4. Results: For HSV-1 and Aβ, amino acid residues ser549 – his569 of HSV-1 aligned closely with residues asp7 - asn27 of Aβ. For HSV-2 and Aβ, amino acid residues of HSV-2 aligned less closely than those of HSV-1 with residues of Aβ. Conclusion: Conjugating and binding to the same alpha helix in the HSV-1 protease, Aβ could be marking HSV-1 for attack by the immune system, providing a rapid inherited immune response to a destructive neurotropic virus that would otherwise require the more time-consuming involvement of T-cells, B-cells, and the adaptive immune system. But older people do not respond to viral infections as well as younger individuals. When HSV-1 infection advances in an old person, more and more amyloid is produced, forming an adhesive web. As the brain tries to hold the pathologic process in check, neuroinflammation increases and spreads. Progressive neurodegeneration and cognitive decline are the outcome.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kota Kasahara ◽  
Shintaro Minami ◽  
Yasunori Aizawa

ABSTRACTThe principle of three-dimensional protein structure formation is a long-standing conundrum in structural biology. A globular domain of a soluble protein is formed by a network of atomic contacts among amino acid residues, but regions external to globular domains, like loop and linker, often do not have intramolecular contacts with globular domains. Although these regions can play key roles for protein function as interfaces for intermolecular interactions, their nature remains unclear. Here, we termed protein segments external to globular domains as floating segments and sought for them in tens of thousands of entries in the Protein Data Bank. As a result, we found that 0.72 % of residues are in floating segments. Regarding secondary structural elements, coil structures are enriched in floating segments, especially for long segments. Interactions with polypeptides and polynucleotides, but not small compounds, are enriched in floating segments. The amino acid preferences of floating segments are similar to those of surface residues, with exceptions; the small side chain amino acids, Gly and Ala, are preferred, and some charged side chains, Arg and His, are disfavored for floating segments compared to surface residues. Our comprehensive characterization of floating segments may provide insights into understanding protein sequence-structure-function relationships.


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