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ELViM: Exploring Biomolecular Energy Landscapes through Multidimensional Visualization

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Author(s):
Viegas, Rafael Giordano ; Martins, Ingrid B. S. ; Sanches, Murilo Nogueira ; Oliveira, Antonio B. ; Camargo, Juliana B. de ; Paulovich, Fernando V. ; Leite, Vitor B. P.
Total Authors: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL INFORMATION AND MODELING; v. 64, n. 8, p. 8-pg., 2024-03-20.
Abstract

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations provide a powerful means of exploring the dynamic behavior of biomolecular systems at the atomic level. However, analyzing the vast data sets generated by MD simulations poses significant challenges. This article discusses the energy landscape visualization method (ELViM), a multidimensional reduction technique inspired by the energy landscape theory. ELViM transcends one-dimensional representations, offering a comprehensive analysis of the effective conformational phase space without the need for predefined reaction coordinates. We apply the ELViM to study the folding landscape of the antimicrobial peptide Polybia-MP1, showcasing its versatility in capturing complex biomolecular dynamics. Using dissimilarity matrices and a force-scheme approach, the ELViM provides intuitive visualizations, revealing structural correlations and local conformational signatures. The method is demonstrated to be adaptable, robust, and applicable to various biomolecular systems. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 23/02219-1 - Understanding functional mechanisms of proteins and RNAs through energy landscapes
Grantee:Vitor Barbanti Pereira Leite
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 22/08738-8 - Study of atypical structures in the visualization of protein energy landscape
Grantee:Juliana Bueno de Camargo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 23/08101-2 - Exploring the energy landscape of amyloid-beta oligomers and akyrin repeat-proteins
Grantee:Murilo Nogueira Sanches
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 21/15028-4 - Elucidating the functional plasticity of intrinsically disordered proteins by the study of energy landscape
Grantee:Murilo Nogueira Sanches
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate