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Biophysical Principles Emerging from Experiments on Protein–Protein Association and Aggregation.
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Annual Review of Biophysics . May2024, Vol. 53, p1-18. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Protein–protein association and aggregation are fundamental processes that play critical roles in various biological phenomena, from cellular signaling to disease progression. Understanding the underlying biophysical principles governing these processes is crucial for elucidating their mechanisms and developing strategies for therapeutic intervention. In this review, we provide an overview of recent experimental studies focused on protein–protein association and aggregation. We explore the key biophysical factors that influence these processes, including protein structure, conformational dynamics, and intermolecular interactions. We discuss the effects of environmental conditions such as temperature, pH and related buffer-specific effects, and ionic strength and related ion-specific effects on protein aggregation. The effects of polymer crowders and sugars are also addressed. We list the techniques used to study aggregation. We analyze emerging trends and challenges in the field, including the development of computational models and the integration of multidisciplinary approaches for a comprehensive understanding of protein–protein association and aggregation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1936122X
- Volume :
- 53
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annual Review of Biophysics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178527657
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-biophys-030722-111729