Time, space, and disorder in the expanding proteome universe


Type
Article
Change log
Authors
Minde, D-P 
Dunker, AK 
Lilley, KS 
Abstract

Proteins are highly dynamic entities. Their myriad functions require specific structures, but proteins’ dynamic nature ranges all the way from the local mobility of their amino acid constituents to mobility within and well beyond single cells. A truly comprehensive view of the dynamic structural proteome includes: (i) alternative sequences, (ii) alternative conformations, (iii) alternative interactions with a range of biomolecules, (iv) cellular localizations, (v) alternative behaviors in different cell types. While these aspects have traditionally been explored one protein at a time, we highlight recently emerging global approaches that accelerate comprehensive insights into these facets of the dynamic nature of protein structure. Computational tools that integrate and expand on multiple orthogonal data types promise to enable the transition from a disjointed list of static snapshots to a structurally explicit understanding of the dynamics of cellular mechanisms.

Description
Keywords
alternative splicing, conformation, intrinsically disordered protein, membrane proteins, post-translational modification
Journal Title
Proteomics
Conference Name
Journal ISSN
1615-9853
1615-9861
Volume Title
Publisher
Wiley
Sponsorship
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BB/N010493/1)
D.P.M. is funded by BBSRC grant BB/N010493/1.