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ArticleQuarterly reviews of biophysics2024

Graph theory approaches for molecular dynamics simulations.

Amun C Patel, Souvik Sinha, Giulia Palermo

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Article in Quarterly reviews of biophysics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Amun C PatelDepartment of Bioengineering, University of California Riverside, 900 University Avenue, 92521, Riverside, CA, United States.
Souvik SinhaDepartment of Bioengineering, University of California Riverside, 900 University Avenue, 92521, Riverside, CA, United States.
Giulia PalermoDepartment of Bioengineering, University of California Riverside, 900 University Avenue, 92521, Riverside, CA, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-1404-8737

Funding

Investigating the metal-dependent function, allostery and inhibition of CRISPR-Cas9R01GM141329 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE · PI PALERMO, GIULIA · 2021 to 2025
$1.7M
National Science Foundation CHE- 2144823NIGMS NIH HHS R01 GM141329
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Graph theory, a branch of mathematics that focuses on the study of graphs (networks of nodes and edges), provides a robust framework for analysing the structural and functional properties of biomolecules. By leveraging molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, atoms or groups of atoms can be represented as nodes, while their dynamic interactions are depicted as edges. This network-based approach facilitates the characterization of properties such as connectivity, centrality, and modularity, which are essential for understanding the behaviour of molecular systems. This review details the application and development of graph theory-based models in studying biomolecular systems. We introduce key concepts in graph theory and demonstrate their practical applications, illustrating how innovative graph theory approaches can be employed to design biomolecular systems with enhanced functionality. Specifically, we explore the integration of graph theoretical methods with MD simulations to gain deeper insights into complex biological phenomena, such as allosteric regulation, conformational dynamics, and catalytic functions. Ultimately, graph theory has proven to be a powerful tool in the field of molecular dynamics, offering valuable insights into the structural properties, dynamics, and interactions of molecular systems. This review establishes a foundation for using graph theory in molecular design and engineering, highlighting its potential to transform the field and drive advancements in the understanding and manipulation of biomolecular systems.

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Molecular Dynamics SimulationHumansAllosteryNetwork TheoryNucleic AcidsProteinsRNA

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PMID39655478
PMCPMC11853848

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