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ArticleBioMed research international2023

In Silico Structural and Functional Analyses of NLRP3 Inflammasomes to Provide Insights for Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Behram Khan Ghazi, Maria Hussain Bangash, Anam Abdul Razzaq, Madiha Kiyani, Shishay Girmay, Waleed Razzaq Chaudhary, Usman Zahid, Uzma Hussain, Huma Mujahid, Usama Parvaiz and 3 more

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Article in BioMed research international, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It has been retracted, and should not be counted. Cited by 3 papers.

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13 authors at 8 institutions in 6 countries.

Behram Khan GhaziPunjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5318-4902
Maria Hussain BangashBasic Health Unit, 14/8R Khanewal, Pakistan.
Anam Abdul RazzaqRural Health Centre 6/G, Chishtian, Bahawalnagar, Pakistan.
Madiha KiyaniPunjab Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Shishay GirmayDepartment of Animal Science, College of Dryland Agriculture, Samara University, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6180-0384
Waleed Razzaq ChaudharyServices Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Usman ZahidAcute & Specialty Medicine Hospital Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Medical College, Faisalabad Medical University, Pakistan.
Uzma HussainLady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Huma MujahidInstitute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Usama ParvaizInstitute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Irfan Ahmed BuzdarTeaching Hospital D. G. Khan, Pakistan.
Shah NawazDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Mohamed Farouk ElsadekDepartment of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia.
Punjab Medical College · PKUniversity of Veterinary and Animal Sciences · PKAga Khan University Hospital · PKAtal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital · INKing Saud University · SASamara University · ETServices Institute of Medical Sciences · PKUniversity of Agriculture Faisalabad · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Inflammasomes are cytoplasmic intracellular multiprotein complexes that control the innate immune system's activation of inflammation in response to derived chemicals. Recent advancements increased our molecular knowledge of activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes. Although several studies have been done to investigate the role of inflammasomes in innate immunity and other diseases, structural, functional, and evolutionary investigations are needed to further understand the clinical consequences of NLRP3 gene. The purpose of this study is to investigate the structural and functional impact of the NLRP3 protein by using a computational analysis to uncover putative protein sites involved in the stabilization of the protein-ligand complexes with inhibitors. This will allow for a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanism underlying these interactions. It was found that human NLRP3 gene coexpresses with PYCARD, NLRC4, CASP1, MAVS, and CTSB based on observed coexpression of homologs in other species. The NACHT, LRR, and PYD domain-containing protein 3 is a key player in innate immunity and inflammation as the sensor subunit of the NLRP3 inflammasome. The inflammasome polymeric complex, consisting of NLRP3, PYCARD, and CASP1, is formed in response to pathogens and other damage-associated signals (and possibly CASP4 and CASP5). Comprehensive structural and functional analyses of NLRP3 inflammasome components offer a fresh approach to the development of new treatments for a wide variety of human disorders.

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InflammasomesNeurodegenerative DiseasesCaspase 1HumansImmunity, InnateInflammationNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinCaspase 1InflammasomesNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein

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PMID36726838
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